Tiktok banned in Nepal - Printable Version

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Tiktok banned in Nepal - Boudica - 11-16-2023

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Nepal has banned the Chinese-owned app TikTok because its content "was detrimental to social harmony." according to the BBC.

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The decision comes days after the country introduced a new rule requiring social media firms to set up liaison offices in the country.

TikTok, which has around a billion monthly users, has been banned by several countries including India.

Earlier this year, Montana became the first US state to ban it while the UK Parliament banned it from its network.

The platform is well known for it's content, popularity and controversy.

It's already banned in various ways in various countries and the bans don't appear to be stopping. Many bans have been to prevent government staff using the platform due to concerns over security.

Countries banning TikTok:

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Afghanistan

The Taliban banned TikTok in Afghanistan in April 2022, saying that the platform's content "was not consistent with Islamic laws", according to Bloomberg.

Australia

On April 4, Australia banned the app from all federal government-owned devices, citing security concerns raised by the the Department of Home Affairs. 

Belgium

Belgium banned TikTok from the work phones of government officials. 

Canada

Mirroring other countries, Canada banned TikTok from all government mobile devices in February of this year. 

Denmark

Denmark's Defense Ministry banned employees from having TikTok downloaded on their work devices in March. 

India

India made moves against TikTok in 2020, implementing a nationwide ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps, for "[engaging] in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order." 

Nepal

In November 2023, Nepal banned TikTok for disrupting "social harmony". 

The Netherlands

While not an outright ban, Dutch officials have been told not to use TikTok. 

New Zealand

Following several European countries making similar decisions, New Zealand's parliament announced a ban on TikTok on all staff devices.

Norway

The Norwegian Parliament banned TikTok on governmental devices in March, though allowing civil servants to use the app on professional grounds on their personal devices.

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RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - Dismas - 11-16-2023

Another shitty app. Shouldn't need laws, people shouldn't want to use it.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - 7om 8rady - 11-16-2023

TikTok is just a medium of today’s social scene. Banning it is not the solution. Fix the social and moral structure.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - Boudica - 11-17-2023

(11-16-2023, 08:19 PM)7om 8rady Wrote: TikTok is just a medium of today’s social scene. Banning it is not the solution. Fix the social and moral structure.

I don't disagree, though the bans aren't related to people being toxic on the internet. The bans are related to issues around data security of it's users, therefore being considered a threat to national security if government employees are using it.

A very broad and difficult issue to tackle, social and moral structures, especially as they exhibit on a virtual social space. What would be one thing you'd enact/do (if you could) to help with that problem?

I'm always a fan of starting early doors and teaching people things from a young age but I don't want to default to "education".

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - alexman05 - 11-22-2023

TikTok is rotting young peoples brains. Being a way to spike dopamine, it is destroying their brains whilst they are still developing. They won’t be able to sit still for even short intervals without twitching like a druggie

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - Boudica - 11-24-2023

(11-22-2023, 06:48 PM)alexman05 Wrote: TikTok is rotting young peoples brains. Being a way to spike dopamine, it is destroying their brains whilst they are still developing. They won’t be able to sit still for even short intervals without twitching like a druggie

I think similar was said of many internet based entertainment platforms in their infancy too (youtube, twitter etc). It will be interesting to see what happens as a result of people spending excessive amounts of time on social media. The brain is incredibly flexible and adaptable so "rotting" may be a strong perspective, but it will change the way people's attention works and how they process information. There are some positive side affects to shortened attention spans too (though generally I don't think of it as a "good thing"). For example: Skim reading to get to useful information and making quicker decisions about what you do or don't need to spend time on. This actually helps me at work because I can jump between tasks very easily.

Perhaps the real issue is as you say, those dopamine hits with instant gratification.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - xsir01 - 11-26-2023

wow, This is real? I cant believe it. You don't inspire it.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - UndertakerCC - 11-27-2023

(11-16-2023, 07:44 PM)Boudica Wrote:

Nepal has banned the Chinese-owned app TikTok because its content "was detrimental to social harmony." according to the BBC.

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The decision comes days after the country introduced a new rule requiring social media firms to set up liaison offices in the country. TikTok, which has around a billion monthly users, has been banned by several countries including India. Earlier this year, Montana became the first US state to ban it while the UK Parliament banned it from its network.

The platform is well known for it's content, popularity and controversy.

It's already banned in various ways in various countries and the bans don't appear to be stopping. Many bans have been to prevent government staff using the platform due to concerns over security.

Countries banning TikTok:

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Afghanistan The Taliban banned TikTok in Afghanistan in April 2022, saying that the platform's content "was not consistent with Islamic laws", according to Bloomberg. Australia On April 4, Australia banned the app from all federal government-owned devices, citing security concerns raised by the the Department of Home Affairs. Belgium Belgium banned TikTok from the work phones of government officials. Canada Mirroring other countries, Canada banned TikTok from all government mobile devices in February of this year. Denmark Denmark's Defense Ministry banned employees from having TikTok downloaded on their work devices in March. India India made moves against TikTok in 2020, implementing a nationwide ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps, for "[engaging] in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order." Nepal In November 2023, Nepal banned TikTok for disrupting "social harmony". The Netherlands While not an outright ban, Dutch officials have been told not to use TikTok. New Zealand Following several European countries making similar decisions, New Zealand's parliament announced a ban on TikTok on all staff devices. Norway The Norwegian Parliament banned TikTok on governmental devices in March, though allowing civil servants to use the app on professional grounds on their personal devices.
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Honestly its for the best, tiktok melts peoples brains.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - 9Proxy - 11-30-2023

Tiktok global is very bad, even though it entertains us, it will make us addicted and waste a lot of time on Tiktok.

RE: Tiktok banned in Nepal - schnap - 11-30-2023

Tiktok is a cancer actually. waiting to be banned in my country aswell