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So far, Americans using RedNote have said they don't care if China has access to their data. Viral videos on TikTok in recent days have shown Americans jokingly saying they will miss their personal "Chinese spy," while others say they are purposefully giving RedNote access to their data in a show of protest against the wishes of the U.S. government.
"This also highlights the fact that people are thirsty for platforms that aren't controlled by the same few oligarchs," Quintin said. "People will happily jump to another platform even if it presents new, unknown risks."
I don't want TikTokers on the Fediverse, thankyouverymuch.
"I don't want AOLers on the web. The open internet should just be for us enlightened few"
JFC, * don't want you pricks on the fedi. Can't you go back to BBSes or something and wank each other there?
while I laud your sentiment, it's those who needlessly pick on BBSers who need to be ejaculated from the internet.
The TikTok algorithm shows you what you want to see. My TikTok algorithm was history, math, and language learning content.
It shows you what keeps your eyes on a video for longer, on a frame by frame basis. "Want" is a slightly separate concept.
you can defederate with groups but gatekeeping the entire fediverse feels wrong
So be it. Tiktok is one big slop pool of content. The fediverse doesnt have to be. Tiktok needs to be. I'm okay with advocating for that separation, sorry.
We've been here the whole time
I do! Their opinions affect us; the fediverse reduces a social problem.
I feel the same. I prefer less crowded places, but I believe it would be better for us all if people left any kind of corporate or attention draining social media.