There seems to be a general malaise on most of Tumblr about TikTok getting banned in the United States.
I understand the problems, “brain rot”, whatever but- A government banning a social media app that opened the world for many people is legitimately scary and upsetting. Say what you want but, there are MANY global and local issues that would not have gotten the same traction, recognition, and outreach without TikTok.
And then add to this that Meta/Facebook was one the largest lobbyists working to get TikTok banned… Like- I think folks should be more concerned about the implications of what this means, especially since the ban goes into effect the day before inauguration.
A lot of small businesses are just staring at a cliff coming right for them and they genuinely don’t know what to do. It’s hard to explain how good TikTok has been for a lot of little businesses. It’s been accessible for people in a way that, like, Facebook hasn’t been.
I never got really into it but I know a lot of small business owners who are really, really freaked out.
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