Re:Tik Tok is a national security threat
by JSGdev on Monday September 19, 2022 @06:13PM
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No, china requires specific strictures so such companies don't allow free speech that contradicts the party's communist doctrine or social aims. America is a free country so we don't require that. Problem is, this gives china influence over America but not the other way around. This is a bad thing both because it's asymmetrical and because America at least tries for freedom while china is a force against. Stop making these nonsense "both sides" arguments pretending china and America are equivalent.
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Re:Tik Tok is a national security threat
by pphysch on Monday September 19, 2022 @06:17PM
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They obviously do not have "equivalent" regulations. Can you please answer the question instead of engaging in ideological appeals?
Re:Tik Tok is a national security threat
by JSGdev on Monday September 19, 2022 @06:21PM
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You're question isn't relevant. America has a more permissive regulatory environment because we believe in freedom. A company can be a natsec threat without violating regulations and saying "but they didn't break any rules" is not a strong rebuttal to "maybe we should make rules to stop shady behavior at the behest of hostile foreigners". Are you arguing this is not possible?
Re:Tik Tok is a national security threat
by pphysch on Monday September 19, 2022 @06:23PM
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Okay, I'll soften it for you.
Which specific (future, hypothetical) regulations should TikTok be in violation of, and on what basis?
Re:Tik Tok is a national security threat
by JSGdev on Monday September 19, 2022 @11:49PM
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tik tok in America should be run by an entity with no chinese control. the china company should be required to enter into a joint venture with an American tech company but can keep a profits interest. it must share all IP. kinda like y'all chinese do to us already. make sure the communists have no control over what Americans see.