The looming reality of TikTok leaving the States is growing near. If ByteDance does not sell TikTok by January 19, the app will become illegal for distribution. How will the world survive without this sacred app?
There has been an overarching sadness associated with TikTok being banned, Elias Acevedo ’27 tells us, “I am very upset with the removal of TikTok because it was a big form of entertainment for me… I would see videos that would update me about things happening all around the world.”
TikTok has been a main source of news for all generations, which can be good, yet rapidly spread false news. This means turning towards the newspapers, and away from quick news videos.
TikTok has been a great way for spreading relatable, short videos that spread worldwide. This makes many users, especially teens, feel less alone in the world. On the flip side, viewing too much content can distract users away from priorities and distort what life truly looks like.
With this ban coming near, it’s not necessarily clear what TikTok or other alternative platforms will become. This ban will alter a great sum of American citizens, and will be interesting to see the shift of human dynamics after this influential app leaves.
Post any videos now, or if one had dreams to become an influencer, time is running out! Goodbye TikTok and thank you for all the memories.
