{"id":38610,"date":"2022-07-30T14:14:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=38610"},"modified":"2022-07-30T14:14:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T14:14:34","slug":"what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7","title":{"rendered":"What is Happening to TikTok on March 7?"},"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-6a4e75ce95b0c\" 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-6a4e75ce95b0c\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e75ce95b0c\" ><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-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#What_is_Happening_to_TikTok_on_March_7\" title=\"What is Happening to TikTok on March 7?\">What is Happening to TikTok on March 7?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#Updates_to_community_guidelines\" title=\"Updates to community guidelines\">Updates to community guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#Restrictions_on_sexual_content\" title=\"Restrictions on sexual content\">Restrictions on sexual content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#Banning_of_dangerous_stunts\" title=\"Banning of dangerous stunts\">Banning of dangerous stunts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#Protections_for_users_under_16\" title=\"Protections for users under 16\">Protections for users under 16<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-happening-to-tiktok-on-march-7\/#Impact_on_e-commerce\" title=\"Impact on e-commerce\">Impact on e-commerce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Happening_to_TikTok_on_March_7\"><\/span>What is Happening to TikTok on March 7?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>What is happening to TikTok on March 7? Several things. Listed below are some of the updates: Updates to community guidelines; Restrictions on content and copyright; Protections for users under 16; and Restrictions on sexual content. If you&#8217;re a sports lover, you might be worried about the changes. If so, you can check out this post to know what you need to do.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updates_to_community_guidelines\"><\/span>Updates to community guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TikTok has announced a number of new community guidelines, focused on suicide hoaxes. The updated guidelines are a response to a large-scale study TikTok conducted last November, which assessed the risks associated with viral challenges. Warnings that users should report content are important because they can cause angst or lend credibility to a hoax. Hopefully, this will help prevent future instances of such behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The changes are being criticized by many users, including some users who use TikTok for sex. Those who engage in sex work are routinely banned from the app. These &#8216;guidelines violations&#8217; could include anything from just discussing their experiences to including links to their other social media accounts. Whether the content is sex-related or not is irrelevant, there are other reasons why you might be banned from TikTok.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrictions_on_sexual_content\"><\/span>Restrictions on sexual content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TikTok has taken steps to combat its users&#8217; inappropriate behavior, such as limiting the use of the service for naughty videos. The new guidelines will prevent users from posting content that contains illegal drugs, weapons, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, political content, and sexual content. Videos with underage models are still allowed on the platform, but the site has strict guidelines for their use. Ads that violate copyright are also prohibited, as are challenges with explicit images or descriptions.<\/p>\n<p>The new restrictions on sexual content on TikTok range from the common sense to the bizarre and contradictory. For example, users who &#8220;Give the finger on purpose over twice&#8221; will have their streams deleted. Those who promote rival services may be banned for life. Other users who violate the rules may have their accounts suspended. TikTok users should abide by the guidelines or face revocation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banning_of_dangerous_stunts\"><\/span>Banning of dangerous stunts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new rule is taking effect on TikTok: the platform will no longer allow videos of dangerous sports and stunts. Some sports and exercises are dangerous without the proper security measures in place, and these videos can cause real bodily harm. The company will only permit videos that are performed by professional athletes, and will not allow those who are not. The changes will be effective March 7.<\/p>\n<p>Although the site will not allow the videos of these acts, the platform is encouraging users to report any content that replicates these stunts. The company says removing dangerous videos from its platform will not make users famous. The move comes after a video of two teens performing the stunt resulted in a death. US prosecutors have since charged the teenagers involved with aggravated assault. TikTok also displays text under the #skullbreakerchallenge hashtag warning users against such actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protections_for_users_under_16\"><\/span>Protections for users under 16<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On March 7, TikTok is introducing new protections for users under 16. Younger users will no longer be able to send direct messages, livestream videos, or give virtual gifts to others. Those under 16 will also be unable to suggest other users or download videos created by them. This is the latest move by the video-sharing app to protect the interests of young users.<\/p>\n<p>The new guidelines also address other harmful issues that have affected users. They specifically address stunts, sexual content, and unsafe challenges. The new guidelines also prohibit the posting of mature content on the platform by users under the age of 16.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_e-commerce\"><\/span>Impact on e-commerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The shift towards e-commerce by TikTok makes perfect sense. It will allow for more opportunities for brands to interact with engaged users and capitalize on the enormous potential of short-form video content. For now, however, marketers should remain vigilant and watch the company&#8217;s progress closely. This article will briefly discuss the implications of TikTok&#8217;s decision. In addition, you&#8217;ll discover why this shift to eCommerce is so important to brands.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest change in TikTok&#8217;s business model comes in the form of partnerships with Square and Shopify. These partnerships will make the platform a powerful one-stop-shop for e-commerce. 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