Wuzzy  

When a nation "bans #TikTok", it is not really banning TikTok. It is banning its *citizens* from TikTok. The "ban TikTok" movement is a pro-#censorship movement.

I'm pro-#FreeSoftware, so I'm now in an awkward position. I have to both condemn and defend TikTok.
Condemn, because it's an awful #proprietary #spyware that has direct connections to an oppressive regime and I think it should not be used by anyone ever.
I also feel obliged to "defend" it in that I hate #Internet censorship.

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@Wuzzy i dont like or use tiktok but for me it is simply about control, one thing you don't want is the CCP to be in control of your social media. tiktok can be bought by a US company and continue as normal.

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Wuzzy  

@tomstephens Ah yes, the "Nooo, we don't want to #ban #TikTok, we only want to buy it so that we #control it! (But if you refuse to sell, we still ban it)" excuse. 🤡

They don't advocate for #FreeSoftware or strengthening user #privacy. 👎

Their problem with TikTok is NOT that it's a danger to #freedom and privacy. Their problem is that THEY don't control it. 🤦

If their plan works and TikTok is under US control, IT WOULD STILL BE #PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE! 😡

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