{"id":31424,"date":"2022-07-23T10:48:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T10:48:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=31424"},"modified":"2022-07-23T10:48:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T10:48:14","slug":"what-is-bad-about-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok","title":{"rendered":"What is Bad About TikTok?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb100d37753\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb100d37753\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb100d37753\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#What_is_Bad_About_TikTok\" title=\"What is Bad About TikTok?\">What is Bad About TikTok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#User_interface\" title=\"User interface\">User interface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#Data_collection\" title=\"Data collection\">Data collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#Security\" title=\"Security\">Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#Discrimination_against_creators\" title=\"Discrimination against creators\">Discrimination against creators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#Blackout_challenge\" title=\"Blackout challenge\">Blackout challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-bad-about-tiktok\/#Lack_of_diversity\" title=\"Lack of diversity\">Lack of diversity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bad_About_TikTok\"><\/span>What is Bad About TikTok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:34% width:auto; max-height:285px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/GUTmm4V.jpg\" alt=\"What is bad about TikTok\" align=\"right\">  <\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a TikTok creator or you are simply interested in lip-syncing videos, there are several things you should know. These issues are User Interface, Data collection, Discrimination against creators, and Security. Keep reading to discover how you can protect yourself. If you&#8217;ve made a TikTok video, you&#8217;ve most likely seen it trolled on other social networks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_interface\"><\/span>User interface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the numerous things you can do in TikTok, you can also use it to earn money. This service lets users create their own videos and edit them to earn money. In other words, it&#8217;s like YouTube, but more fun. The best part about TikTok is its advanced reality filters, which can change your hair color and eye color and add props to your videos. Many teens and kids find this feature appealing, and it can increase your number of followers. The user interface of TikTok should be designed to be highly user-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from the user-friendly interface, the application also uses the conventions of phones, such as swiping up and down to change between video contents. The app also provides a convenient way to share videos with friends. Users can upload as many videos as they like, and can view all their videos at once by sliding up and down. This makes the entire process of creating and managing videos easy. Moreover, it also has technical support that helps users solve problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_collection\"><\/span>Data collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the CIA says there is no evidence of past government spying on TikTok users, data collection from the platform is still a concern. This data collection is not transparent. And if you&#8217;re not careful, the company could use your data for its own financial gain. In addition, there is a risk of sharing this information with adversaries. This is just a small portion of the concerns surrounding TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this concern, the Chinese government has no jurisdiction over the app. However, American companies do. That means that US agencies have access to the data, which is collected without your knowledge. This makes TikTok an elaborate blackmail scheme. Here are some of the other reasons why TikTok is bad for national security:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security\"><\/span>Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The security of TikTok is an ongoing controversy. The company&#8217;s security director is leaving his or her post after a series of revelations and controversies. But is TikTok really that malicious? There are a few reasons to be concerned. Here are some of the most common. But how do you ensure that your personal information stays private? How do you prevent third parties from accessing your account?<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary concerns is how TikTok handles data. This video-sharing service collects sensitive data about its users, which it does without their knowledge. This data includes the user&#8217;s name, device model, operating system, mobile carrier, browsing history, keystroke patterns, and geolocation. Additionally, TikTok collects information about their users from other sources, such as Google and Facebook. The company also collects information about the content of messages and when they are sent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discrimination_against_creators\"><\/span>Discrimination against creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the past year, Black TikTok creators have complained of censorship and poor viewership. They&#8217;ve also complained about unfair community guidelines. In response, TikTok has pledged to make changes for black creators. In a statement, TikTok promised to address &#8220;substantial error&#8221; and increase the visibility of Black creators on the platform. Now, black creators are claiming that the platform is discriminatory and must change.<\/p>\n<p>However, a spokesperson for the company said the policies were not intended as a long-term solution and were ultimately incorrect. TikTok has since revised its policies and introduced in-app protections. Despite the change, NetzPolitik identified the two policies that TikTok uses to censor content. While these rules are still under review, they&#8217;re a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blackout_challenge\"><\/span>Blackout challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the blackout challenge isn&#8217;t a new trend, the revival of it has brought about numerous deaths in young users. Similar viral trends like &#8220;milk crates&#8221; and &#8220;dry-scooping&#8221; have also caused serious injury and even death. The latest one involves the consumption of large amounts of frozen honey. Here are some tips to keep your child safe. Read on to learn how to stay safe while watching this video.<\/p>\n<p>First, check your child&#8217;s cell phone. Many apps contain inappropriate content, so keep your child&#8217;s phone under your surveillance. Children should never be left unsupervised. Secondly, talk to them about the dangers of using the app. Communication is key to educating your kids. It is important that parents monitor their children&#8217;s phone use, as they are the ones who will suffer the most if they don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_diversity\"><\/span>Lack of diversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s been an uproar among TikTok creators about the lack of diversity on the platform. Black creators have long complained about the lack of representation in TikTok&#8217;s creator community, and the platform&#8217;s lack of diversity has been a cause for concern. The lack of diversity on TikTok has led to an increase in complaints about the app&#8217;s declining engagement, low viewership, and unfair community guidelines. In response, TikTok has pledged to make improvements for Black creators.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has also sparked controversy, particularly regarding cultural appropriation and slurs. Despite the lack of diversity on TikTok, the company is working to address the issue by hiring Black employees and consulting with Black creators. 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