College Writing OO - TikTok Article by Mia Cacao

Main Claim

jtt91_ — 2023-11-02 20:31:22 UTC

The article's main claim is that, despite security concerns and legislative efforts to ban TikTok in the US due to Chinese ownership, the app's deep entrenchment in American culture, role as a vital tool for content creators and small business owners, and widespread use among a billion-plus global users make it very difficult to remove from Americans' digital lives.

Sub Claim

ajd381_ — 2023-11-02 20:34:00 UTC

Getting rid of TikTok also hurts the American social network since it has become a main social media app to the masses. Besides entertainment, it provides information and a platform to share ideas.

Sub Claim

jtt91_ — 2023-11-02 20:34:58 UTC

TikTok serves as an essential information and entertainment resource, far beyond its initial reputation for dance and animal videos.

Subclaim

jb2120_ — 2023-11-02 20:36:50 UTC

Tiktok has made its way into the lives of youth and adults. The app as progressed as one of the quickest ways to get information. Rather than reading long articles you can hear about in a less than 60 sec video.

Agreement

ajd381_ — 2023-11-02 20:42:44 UTC

As a social media app, TikTok has its community benefits. Getting rid of it would hurt people at a social level.

Disagreement

mlc406_ — 2023-11-02 20:42:59 UTC

More than a dozen US States and the US House of Representatives have banned TikTok from government devices. A US Congressman believes it is "digital fentanyl" due to its addictive nature.

Disagreement

jtt91_ — 2023-11-02 20:43:33 UTC

Disagreements stem mostly from politicians and security experts who say that TikTok poses a national security concern due to its Chinese ownership and addictive nature, particularly among young users. They support efforts to prohibit the app in order to safeguard users and national interests.

Subclaim

ajd381_ — 2023-11-02 20:44:30 UTC

TikTok is a security threat due to the amount of people that share information on it. The main concern is that, while it is popular in America, it is based in China.

Agreement

jtt91_ — 2023-11-02 20:45:19 UTC

The majority of the agreements in the post are from users and content creators that regard TikTok as a valuable platform that is essential to their daily lives and enterprises, providing a unique combination of entertainment, education, and community participation. They appreciate the platform's contribution to their economic and artistic expression.

Disagreement

jb2120_ — 2023-11-02 20:46:14 UTC

It has become the most addivtive social media app. People are using Tiktok double the amount they are using other apps like snapchat and instagram.

Agreement

mlc406_ — 2023-11-02 20:48:27 UTC

Many businesses and entrepreneurs use TikTok as a way to engage with their followers and provide different kinds of content. The platform is also used for marketing and sales.

Agreement

jb2120_ — 2023-11-02 20:49:49 UTC

Tiktok can't go away because that would mean removing one of the biggest sources of entertainment to people right now. Some kids even perfer going on tiktok than watching tv.