College Writing by Ahmed Haris https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod en-us 2023-10-30 16:59:54 UTC 2023-10-30 17:28:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Lawmakers are trying to ban TikTok. That won’t be easy – it’s part of our culture now ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769257241 2023-10-30 17:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769257241 TikTok is vital to the success and growth of small businesses ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769262843 2023-10-30 17:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769262843 Many people use it for reviews/opinions about different vacation spots, restaurants, clothing, etc. https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769264970 2023-10-30 17:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769264970 Tiktok provides a mental health resources to a widespread audience. il263_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268186 2023-10-30 17:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268186 Tik tok is a place to learn about new places and cultures https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268286 2023-10-30 17:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268286 It is informative for different issues going on that are not always reported on the news. https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268664 2023-10-30 17:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769268664 TikTok is highly addictive ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769269065 2023-10-30 17:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769269065 Many use the app for self expression ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769271719 2023-10-30 17:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769271719 There is concern that the company is stealing data from citizens and giving it to the Chinese government https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769272701 2023-10-30 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769272701 Misinformation on sensitive topics such as abortion and school shootings have been spread on the app https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769273608 2023-10-30 17:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769273608 Like minded people come together and share similar interests https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769274077 2023-10-30 17:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769274077 Tiktok is known as "the fast food of social media" and "digital fentanyl" due to how addictive it is. https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769277565 2023-10-30 17:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769277565 Millions turn to tiktok for wellness tips and fashion advice https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769279613 2023-10-30 17:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769279613 But with more than 1 billion global users, TikTok may be too entrenched in our culture to be shut down. It was the most-downloaded app in the United States last year, and its users say its platform is much more than teens watching viral dance or cute animal videos. ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769284711 2023-10-30 17:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769284711 One US congressman, Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, called it “digital fentanyl” because of its addictive nature among young users and believes it should be blocked across the United States. Some universities also are restricting access to the app. ah1515_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769287407 2023-10-30 17:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769287407 Many turn to tiktok as the new platform. Instead of TV, kids have Tiktok. And instead of asking for IG, they ask for their Tiktok. il263_ https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769290501 2023-10-30 17:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769290501 CNN says "losing tiktok would be a major setback for certain brands" https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769292991 2023-10-30 17:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ah1515_/j6zsf4f2ns80muod/wish/2769292991