Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by notahacker on Sunday January 19, 2025 @01:18PM
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I mean, the promise to boosting Trump in the popup is probably literally what got them the promise of an executive order, possibly with the suggestion that if they wanted to stay on Trump's good side they'd best ensure their algorithm was Trump-friendly in future.
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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by cycrutchfield on Sunday January 19, 2025 @01:27PM
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Of course, everything he does is quid pro quo. Now he has a sword of damocles he can hang over their head to ensure he can get anything he wants in the future.
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by scotty79 on Sunday January 19, 2025 @01:40PM
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Besides, China doesn't mind propping Trump as they correctly see him as a simpleton who is going to delay USA development by a decade.
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by cycrutchfield on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:30PM
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How remarkable that our major geopolitical enemies (with the exception of Iran) support our incoming president. He must truly be a great uniter that will usher in a new age of global peace.
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by bdangubic on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:58PM
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he will usher new age of global peace as much as my fat neighbour will not eat the cake for his birthday
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by samr71 on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:57PM
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You consider them our major geopolitical enemies because the NYT and CNN told you they were.
"You are not immune to propaganda" as they say
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users
by cycrutchfield on Sunday January 19, 2025 @04:03PM
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Ah ok, enlightened one. I’m sure the trough you feed from is propaganda-free. Care to explain why they are not actually our enemies? Please try to stick to facts and evidence.