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Re:TikTok Shut Down: Data Shows 85% Drop in US Access (and S... by ronnier on Sunday January 19, 2025 @12:34PM (#42759244)
We aren't capable of self regulation. Just look at what people eat and the size of the general population. In general we have no self control.
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Re:TikTok Shut Down: Data Shows 85% Drop in US Access (and S... by xnx on Sunday January 19, 2025 @12:55PM (#42759476)
Should we outlaw refined sugar? There's definitely debate to be had on a lot of these things, but I'm having a hard time reconciling banning adults from using something that they personally enjoy and doesn't bother anybody else if you care about freedom/liberty.
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Re:TikTok Shut Down: Data Shows 85% Drop in US Access (and S... by ronnier on Sunday January 19, 2025 @01:23PM (#42759855)
It at least shouldn't be as easily available as it is today. I lived in Japan and been all throughout Asia, returning to the US you realize something is deeply wrong when looking at people. People are suffering.
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