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Re:Why Are Creators Paying for TikTok’s Mistake? by gowld on Monday March 25, 2019 @11:27PM (#19489056)
(1) In determining whether a Web site or online service, or a portion thereof, is directed to children, the Commission will consider its subject matter, visual content, use of animated characters or child-oriented activities and incentives, music or other audio content, age of models, presence of child celebrities or celebrities who appeal to children, language or other characteristics of the Web site or online service, as well as whether advertising promoting or appearing on the Web site or online service is directed to children. The Commission will also consider competent and reliable empirical evidence regarding audience composition, and evidence regarding the intended audience.
Re:Why Are Creators Paying for TikTok’s Mistake? by coldtea on Tuesday March 26, 2019 @04:14AM (#19490017)
In other words, nothing substantial about whether it's actually used by children...
Re:Why Are Creators Paying for TikTok’s Mistake? by dvdkon on Tuesday March 26, 2019 @07:53AM (#19490860)
> The Commission will also consider competent and reliable empirical evidence regarding audience composition

It seems pretty clear that userbase demographics are a factor. It's the best evidence you can have.

Re:Why Are Creators Paying for TikTok’s Mistake? by jacobush on Tuesday March 26, 2019 @04:36AM (#19490085)
In law, intent matters