So, I totally get why there's a big fuss about TikTok right now. It seems like the US government is all over it, wanting to shut it down. But here's the thing: I think they're going after TikTok because it's doing something they wish they could do themselves—get more people onto US-based platforms. See, TikTok lets you do stuff you can't do elsewhere. People talk about important stuff like world events, voting, and politics. Plus, there's this cool open platform where folks connect to share things like faith. But here's where it gets messy: other platforms, like Instagram and YouTube, seem more focused on limiting what you can say. They're all about controlling the narrative, not letting people speak freely or share helpful info. It's not fair to just blame TikTok for everything. Sure, bad stuff happens on there, but it happens on other platforms too. Instagram and YouTube have their share of problems, including tragic situations with young people. So, it's kinda frustrating to see TikTok getting singled out. If they shut it down, we're stuck with the same old platforms that censor us. And that's not cool. We should be able to speak up and help each other without worrying about being silenced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ya-girl-renae-radio/message