TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users

Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by abigail95 on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:22PM (#42760645)

There isn't this much fuss about the foreign ownership of physical and broadcast media laws.

Is the difference really about whether you can post on the platform or not?

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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by djcapelis on Sunday January 19, 2025 @02:45PM (#42760963)

I think that’s a huge difference, yes. And about what apps my phone is able to download, and what servers it is able to access.

Another huge difference is broadcasting is about usage of a shared resource and has always had regulations on who is allowed to do what. They don’t ban RT from setting up their own venue or printing a newspaper. RT and other outlets are able to operate in the US and people are able to chose to watch them.

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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by corimaith on Sunday January 19, 2025 @04:45PM (#42762225)

Why is it a huge difference? If you want absolute free speech places like 4chan will offer far more freedom than even TikTok ever would.

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