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.

  • Knusper@feddit.deEnglish
    193·
    1 year ago

    In other news, close to 100% of American adults are over the age of the target user group for TikTok.

    Obviously, favoring a ban is a more political stance than just not using it yourself, but it’s still easy to call for bans, if you wouldn’t be affected.

    • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
      173·
      1 year ago

      I’m 43 and regularly use TikTok. I’ve learned about soap making, trans rights, d&d, and a million other things. It’s a great platform.

      If you’re on TikTok and just seeing teenage girls dancing, it’s because you want to see that. Their algorithm is no joke.