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Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by JumpCrisscross on Monday January 20, 2025 @09:48AM (#42769271)
I worked on this bill, and believe I flipped two Senate votes for it. I really couldn’t care less about Palestine.
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by arandomusername on Monday January 20, 2025 @11:07AM (#42770003)
We all know you don't care about Palestine, you care about Israel.
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by JumpCrisscross on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @03:13AM (#42777653)
> We all know you don't care about Palestine, you care about Israel

Not sure who "we" are, but they're wrong.

It's not a war I have strong views nor knowledge about. I've never visited either place and while I respect people who have strong views on both sides of the debate, my pet war over the last few years has been Ukraine. (Though even there I'm aware enough not to paint everything through the lens of Russian meddling.)

Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by segasaturn on Monday January 20, 2025 @01:32PM (#42771584)
Are you a lobbyist for Meta or something?
Re:TikTok says it is restoring service for U.S. users by JumpCrisscross on Tuesday January 21, 2025 @03:12AM (#42777645)
> Are you a lobbyist for Meta or something?

Nope, just worked on it as a private citizen. (Don't have an account with any Meta service.)

In an ideal world, we'd regulate social media. I've tried and failed advocating for privacy legislation--the people who are passionate about privacy in America, unofortunately, also tend towards political nihilism, which makes the cause a political nonstarter. I'm also concerned about Chinese influence over American society, and care about Taiwan's security, so TikTok sort of aligned between my views on privacy, teen mental health and national security.