TikTok - A Paradise for Hate Speech & Misinformation

[D2sage]

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A study investigating the authenticity of medical information on TikTok demonstrated that misinformation is a significant issue. The study focused on common pediatric urological presentations and compared the content of TikTok videos with up-to-date guidelines provided by the European Association of Urology (EAU). The results showed that only 22.2% of the selected videos contained information aligned with EAU guidelines. None of these videos cited any evidence to reinforce the statements being made, raising concerns about the spread of unverified health information on the platform

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35331640/

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The issue of hate speech and racism, particularly antisemitism, is also well-documented on TikTok. Reports have identified numerous instances of antisemitic and racist content, including direct calls for violence, mockery of historical atrocities like the Holocaust, and the spread of harmful stereotypes. During the conflict between Israel and Hamas in May 2021, Jewish users reported an uptick in antisemitic abuse. Furthermore, a study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that TikTok failed to act on most antisemitic posts, with only 5% of accounts sending direct antisemitic abuse getting banned

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5172/2/4/41

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TikTok’s poor content moderation fuels the spread of hate speech and misinformation ahead of Indonesia 2024 elections

https://theconversation.com/tiktoks-poor-content-moderation-fuels-the-spread-of-hate-speech-and-misinformation-ahead-of-indonesia-2024-elections-202439

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Research by NewsGuard found that nearly 20% of the videos shown as search results on TikTok contain misinformation. This includes top news stories ranging from Covid-19 vaccines to school shootings

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/18/business/tiktok-search-engine-misinformation/index.html

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Despite these community guidelines, TikTok removed over 102 million videos in early 2022 for violating its guidelines, but less than 1% of those videos were removed for violating the company’s “integrity and authenticity” guidelines, which include misinformation

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/18/business/tiktok-search-engine-misinformation/index.html

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The platform has also taken steps to remove misinformation and hurtful stereotypes about various communities, including Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTQ+ communities. Despite these efforts, enforcement of such bans has been inconsistent, with certain hashtags associated with hate speech and misinformation slipping under the radar.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/21/tiktok-expands-hate-speech-ban

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TikTok races ahead of Facebook, Google and Twitter in fight against harmful content

https://www.thedrum.com/news/2021/02/09/tiktok-races-ahead-facebook-google-and-twitter-fight-against-harmful-content-1

 

• GlobalWebIndex: 41% of TikTok users were between the ages of 16 and 24.
• 10-19 age range made up the largest group of TikTok users in the US
•  20-29 age range was the second-largest group, 29.5%'

 

• Twitter: 18-29 year olds (Adults, grown men and women), which comprises 42% of the user base as of 2023 

And people are moaning about Musk and Twitter.

Edited June 2, 2023 by D2sage

[Danioover9000]

@D2sage

2 hours ago, D2sage said:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35331640/

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5172/2/4/41

• GlobalWebIndex: 41% of TikTok users were between the ages of 16 and 24.
• 10-19 age range made up the largest group of TikTok users in the US
•  20-29 age range was the second-largest group, 29.5%'

 

• Twitter: 18-29 year olds (Adults, grown men and women), which comprises 42% of the user base as of 2023 

And people are moaning about Musk and Twitter.

   Both are similarly deep thick with misinformation, hate speech, and culture warfare and ideological rambles and shambles. Just studying history, SD stages of development, cognitive and moral development, personality types and traits, states of being/becoming, ego development, shadow aspects of the psyche, life experiences and other lines of development from personal to societal domains, and other ideological indoctrination and upbringing from culture, deep biases and preferences, all these developmental factors and more changes the interpretations of these data points to one's bias, and we're still in this fog of war of conflating, disinformation, both siding, distorting facts and data, being uncharitable and bad faith tactics, whilst very little good faith charity.

   To me, both Twitter and Tik Tok are seriously corrupted and compromised. Tik Tok a bit worse that Tik Tok brain is a thing now.  

Edited June 2, 2023 by Danioover9000

[Danioover9000]

@D2sage

2 hours ago, D2sage said:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35331640/

https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5172/2/4/41

• GlobalWebIndex: 41% of TikTok users were between the ages of 16 and 24.
• 10-19 age range made up the largest group of TikTok users in the US
•  20-29 age range was the second-largest group, 29.5%'

 

• Twitter: 18-29 year olds (Adults, grown men and women), which comprises 42% of the user base as of 2023 

And people are moaning about Musk and Twitter.

   @D2sage, what sage are you smoking?

Why are you so lost in the smoke and mirrors? Smokin'aces like a racing killer.

It's not hard to see, bar for bar he's cheese-

An elongated husk of a white thing turned mushy peas, South African can't pay the Apart-ment-heid 

You know mushy peas, within his skull capping-

Bangers angers angsty Yang, stirs Jackson.

A Gnarly Narcissistic white guy, such a tiny Gnat.

Nagging nags, snagging Stags, flagging fa**, full of red flags.

No disrespect, but I expected less-

@D2sage, highlight of the day, one number less nearly D12...shame.

Maybe call slaughter house, laugh at her blouse, housing a mouse, Mickey Moussing about.

No debate and argumentation, when such a pale white Narcissist billionaire persists to piss with flare, his right wing biased glare, wannabe Mad Max in Rad armour but cantaloupe, twice divorced: One wife one daughter.  

 

 

Edited June 2, 2023 by Danioover9000

[D2sage]

@Danioover9000 Thank you for your response, it's very clear you have a talent for wordplay.

It seems you've gone great lengths to articulate your thoughts.

Your vivid poetic flair shall not go unnoticed, but it's important to remember we're in the political section of the forum, and the aim should be clear communication. Right now, your response feels like it's more suited for a poetry slam rather than a political debate.

Instead of personal critique and cryptic messages, perhaps we on this forum approach each conversation with respect and genuine intent to understand our viewpoints.

After all, it is these types of conversation that makes this forum truly beneficial.

The goal here is to learn and grow, not to dismiss or confuse.

The topic is taking about the spread of misinformation and harmful content on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. It's vital that they are talked about, especially considering their younger audience.

 

Edited June 2, 2023 by D2sage

[KyanTate]

Thanks for the feedback, and I appreciate your point about clear communication in a political discussion. You're absolutely right; these conversations are crucial for understanding different viewpoints and addressing issues like misinformation and harmful content on social media, especially among younger audiences. And while I do enjoy wordplay and poetic flair, you're spot on that it's essential to maintain clarity and respect in political debates. Let's keep the focus on learning, growing, and finding solutions to these important issues. Вid you know there's an option to boost your online presence by getting a TikTok account for sale? It can be a useful tool to reach a wider audience and spread awareness about these critical topics.

Edited December 11, 2023 by KyanTate