Close to half of American adults support a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.

Close to half of American adults favor TikTok ban, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows::Close to half of American adults support a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey that also asked questions about national security concerns and China.

  • @Bye@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    I think it’s bad because of how addictive it is

    I had it for two days and I spent over 36 hours on the app.

    Im sure some people are less affected by it than I was, but from my perspective, it’s too dangerous to let live.

    Also I like the idea of getting rid of dangerous things and I don’t believe in free speech absolutism; I think we take that idea too far

    • @FlickOfTheBean@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      I can’t disagree with an opinion like that coupled with an anecdote like that.

      I disagree that it’s the federal government who should be stepping in to limit screen time though.

      In fact, tiktok is the only app I’ve seen that has a “why don’t you go touch grass” timer, so in that regard, it’s got less nefarious design patterns than, say, Facebook.

      I don’t think I understand what you mean by dangerous in this context, honestly. When I think danger, I think of bodily harm. What does your definition of dangerous entail when it comes to social media apps that physically can’t cause harm? Is my understanding of danger too simplistic?

    • @treadful@lemmy.zipEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      I had it for two days and I spent over 36 hours on the app.

      So that justifies the federal government stepping in to save you from yourself? Should we have a War on Algorithms next? War on drugs has been going swimmingly.

      • @Bye@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1•1 year ago

        Yes I think we should

        It’s not just me, there are tons of people who are susceptible to schemes like social media etc. it’s why we don’t let kids smoke and they shouldn’t vape nicotine either. It’s why we regulate gambling, and why we should regulate sugary drinks too.

        We didn’t evolve for a world with instant satisfaction, and we can’t cope with it.

        • @treadful@lemmy.zipEnglish
          2•1 year ago

          we don’t let kids smoke and they shouldn’t vape nicotine either.

          To be clear, we don’t ban children from consuming these products. We ban the sale of nicotine products to children. By anyone. The federal government didn’t come in and ban Marlboro.

          It’s why we regulate gambling, and why we should regulate sugary drinks too.

          Regulations creating rules of behavior that apply to all actors. Not just making a law saying people aren’t allowed inside the Bellagio.

          The difference is super important. Laws need to be applied equally.