[Boudica]

This is a good thing to talk about. Unfortunately, millions of its users will either turn blind eyes or be ignorant about this. It's a highly addictive and volatile platform.

I'm familiar with some individuals who use the platform as part of their business. They talked about how they would love to drop the platform as it's shit (both ethically and it's an absolute tragedy to work with as a social media platform), but it's insane popularity mean businesses sponsor them for content, and it would be a major cut to their income if they stopped. In essence: They're stuck working on a questionable platform, that isn't showing signs of dying, yet.

I don't remember if I said it in the post but my workplace does not allow it on premises stating privacy concerns. There's actually a clause for it in the employee handbook: "Absolutely no devices (e.g., cellular phones, tablets, computers, etc.) with TikTok on them are allowed in gathering areas such as break room, administration offices and especially not in the board room or supervisor office due to concerns of in the areas of both data and privacy. This includes proprietary information on technologies and equipment we employ."

Are there any other apps they've specifically outlined as a security risk? I can't say I'm against the idea, but I can think of certain offices I've worked in where the office ladies would kick up a stink about it! xD

I've never really understood or really felt the FOMO thing with social media, although I was an avid user in my teens. I use it now in a more "professional" capacity for networking with artists. However, the addictiveness is very true. Those algorithms and the way the notifications are geared up are entirely designed to keep you hooked to the platform, searching for more content. I just wish kids in school (and all the 30-50 year olds on facebook etc) would pay attention and watch those documentaries about how those algorithms work and maybe adapt some of their behaviours.