RE: tiktok going to ban in usa now. 09-06-2020, 08:35 PM
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I am not a fan of China (not necessarily the people, moreso their government practices), but I don't really agree with incessant bans.
I feel like agreeing with a ban based on something like pubg 'because people are addicted and are exhibiting poor behaviour around these games' is a poor reason. The problem isn't the game, it's a person's self-discipline and self-restraint. That speaks to a deeper problem that's not going to be resolved by banning a piece of entertainment. Especially considering there will always be something else to replace it. Fix the root of the problem, not the symptoms.
Putting that aside, I would like to be able to understand what Trump/ the USAs government are looking to achieve with these bans? What's the long-term goal? What are they expecting to happen and how likely is that outcome? These questions aren't a criticism - I legitimately don't know. If anyone has any insight, I'd really appreciate it.
I feel like agreeing with a ban based on something like pubg 'because people are addicted and are exhibiting poor behaviour around these games' is a poor reason. The problem isn't the game, it's a person's self-discipline and self-restraint. That speaks to a deeper problem that's not going to be resolved by banning a piece of entertainment. Especially considering there will always be something else to replace it. Fix the root of the problem, not the symptoms.
Putting that aside, I would like to be able to understand what Trump/ the USAs government are looking to achieve with these bans? What's the long-term goal? What are they expecting to happen and how likely is that outcome? These questions aren't a criticism - I legitimately don't know. If anyone has any insight, I'd really appreciate it.