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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 19 points 8 months ago (2 children)

If the Chinese government is behind this, it's a great play. Having Joe Biden be "the guy who banned tik tok" would severely undermine his election chances.

[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago (3 children)
[–] Gluten6970@lemm.ee 22 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)
[–] Jimmyeatsausage@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Guess we'll find out whether TikTok or reproductive freedom is more important...

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago (1 children)

14 year olds aren't the only people who use Tik Tok

[–] RedAggroBest@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago

Lemmy really seems to generally think that TikTok isn't massively overall popular. Lemmy would have someone thinking it's a niche app only being used by teenagers.

[–] arin@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

They were 14 four years ago

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Why would China want Biden to lose?

[–] Chakravanti@sh.itjust.works 13 points 8 months ago

Because Trump is equivalent to self destruction.