[whythre]

American TikTok is literally a hyper addictive platform purpose built by the CCP to devour attention, waste time and sow division. It is not the same as television. Its widespread influence is a complete disaster for a healthy republic.

[flessner]

How does that explanation work when Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts are trying to do exactly the same?

[namaria]

Because they are constrained by selling advertising for profit, not for mass social engineering.