I mean really!! It is SO OBVIOUS that an agreement has already been made.
- Shou Zi Chew, Tik Tok CEO is invited to Trump’s inauguration. 🤔
- Shou Zi Chew posts on Tik Tok praising Trump.
- Meta apps start marketing campaign posting adds for TikTok!!!!
- Tik Tok goes down and they already know it should only take about 36 hours for them to be up? 🙄
How do they know this? Because the deal was made! And they anticipate that it should take 36 hours to make the split between the real Tik Tok we love and the new US Meta Tik Tok. 🤮
The rich will be richer and now further controlling the people of America. They will even have access to everyone’s posts and information.
Those of us left on there are now getting buttons showing up to share to Meta platforms when uploading videos, and a bunch of us in Canada are getting logged out, and when trying to log back in we're being asked to log in with Facebook.
That is what I heard, that they are already pumping Meta marketing on tik tok in other countries. And vice versa, when you post on meta apps you get tik tok adds. This to me indicates that US tik tok will now is own by Meta and the reason it went dark for US is because they are working on the split which they anticipate should take around 36 hours. Of course 🍊 will give some kind of speech before it goes up taking credit and blah blah blah. This also became obvious when tik tok CEO posted a video praising 🍊 and was also invited to the inauguration. 🙄
Yeah, just like he said he would bring down grocery prices the day he was elected. And how for the past 9 years he’s had concepts of a plan for healthcare!! Don’t hold your breath!!
If Tiktok is going to kiss the ring in order to come back, I will seriously be constipating if I want to continue using it. Ive gotten rid of all my Meta and X accounts for that very reason already.
If you're not brainwashed like half the country, give RedNote a try. The app is in the Google play store. It's Chinese, but has added a translation app in the last 2 days so we can understand and communicate with those on the platform. They're very kind and welcoming -- even teaching us Mandarin and explaining how things work. Over a million Americans have gone there; people from the UK, Europe, and other countries are coming as well.
Then you are really going to hate that those of us left on there are now getting buttons showing up to share to Meta platforms when uploading videos and a bunch of us in Canada are getting logged out and when trying to log back in we're being asked to log in with Facebook.
We abstain. Zuckerberg buying it is exactly what they want and will only make him richer. It won’t be the TikTok you know and love anyway. I just deactivated my Meta accounts. Really hoping they sort this out properly with ByteDance. But until then you have to stay strong and give them the finger.
I feel conflicted, maybe I’m too jaded but I feel like it coming back because of Trump means there’s a catch we won’t know about. Creates the problem and then solves it to look like he did something it all just feels gross. Over thinking maybe? I appreciate you Aaron.
I feel like that is exactly what it was. The pop up I got said Trump will basically save the day. 🙄 Shou promised he wouldn’t sell the algorithm so what kind of TT are we going to get back? Or did he break his promise? Either way, if it’s META involved, I’m not coming back
Maybe he’ll sell the TikTok name to whoever Trump has lined up and then start a new app in his wife’s name incorporated in the US with the TikTok algorithm behind it. Maybe Shou is playing 4D chess
It's all orchestrated. The refusal to stay up on Biden’s last day so Trump can swoop down and magnanimously save the day while you are being fed a flood of disinformation. His fans will be telling us what we owe Trump for years. Meanwhile TikTok will be in debt to Trump.
Right now I'm surprised, a little confused, and probably really disillusioned with either TikTok or Bytedance. They made some kind of deal with the incoming administration. Depending on what happens I just might be boycotting TikTok.
100000%!!! I am certain he’s going to have Musk or Zuckerberg or one of his other cronies buy TikTok so he can have control over yet another fully biased media outlet… this is so dystopian I hate it here
I got kicked out as soon as I tried to go to my profile. There's a message invoking Trump's name. This really feels like propaganda to the highest degree.
I immediately felt this way and raced to Aaron on BlueSky, nothing. Raced to YouTube which I don’t even use, nothing. Then really panicked, then found yall here.
I’m so upset at that TikTok is thanking Trump and for us to stay tuned. Grrrrr this is political! I hate this so much.
I know. It was so dystopian.
Yes as soon as I saw we would like to thank Trump it PMO so bad
Makes me not want to go back to TikTok. Trump just wants to look like a hero and he will NEVER be one in my eyes
Yep this is to make Trump the savior. Seriously look at how many Americans use TT 😢😢
I fear they’ve sold out
It is obvious.
I mean really!! It is SO OBVIOUS that an agreement has already been made.
- Shou Zi Chew, Tik Tok CEO is invited to Trump’s inauguration. 🤔
- Shou Zi Chew posts on Tik Tok praising Trump.
- Meta apps start marketing campaign posting adds for TikTok!!!!
- Tik Tok goes down and they already know it should only take about 36 hours for them to be up? 🙄
How do they know this? Because the deal was made! And they anticipate that it should take 36 hours to make the split between the real Tik Tok we love and the new US Meta Tik Tok. 🤮
The rich will be richer and now further controlling the people of America. They will even have access to everyone’s posts and information.
Those of us left on there are now getting buttons showing up to share to Meta platforms when uploading videos, and a bunch of us in Canada are getting logged out, and when trying to log back in we're being asked to log in with Facebook.
That is what I heard, that they are already pumping Meta marketing on tik tok in other countries. And vice versa, when you post on meta apps you get tik tok adds. This to me indicates that US tik tok will now is own by Meta and the reason it went dark for US is because they are working on the split which they anticipate should take around 36 hours. Of course 🍊 will give some kind of speech before it goes up taking credit and blah blah blah. This also became obvious when tik tok CEO posted a video praising 🍊 and was also invited to the inauguration. 🙄
What promises (or threats) were made between TikTok and Trump - and Mike Johnson?
Exactly.
Well trump will swoop in and save the day. Won't that be weird if he overrides the ban permanently. Of course expecting everyone to kiss his ring.
I’m so disappointed. TikTok bent the knee to the orange
Exactly. All the data was/is available in the bathroom at MaraLamo
Yeah, just like he said he would bring down grocery prices the day he was elected. And how for the past 9 years he’s had concepts of a plan for healthcare!! Don’t hold your breath!!
I am with you.
Yes but he lives to save the day of people who want something and expect something in return. And lots of money.
And why did they refer to him as president Trump? Like he's not even president yet
If Tiktok is going to kiss the ring in order to come back, I will seriously be constipating if I want to continue using it. Ive gotten rid of all my Meta and X accounts for that very reason already.
If you're not brainwashed like half the country, give RedNote a try. The app is in the Google play store. It's Chinese, but has added a translation app in the last 2 days so we can understand and communicate with those on the platform. They're very kind and welcoming -- even teaching us Mandarin and explaining how things work. Over a million Americans have gone there; people from the UK, Europe, and other countries are coming as well.
💯
Especially because Trump is the one who started this ban in the first place
Me too, especially since he was behind the original ban. WTAF.
🎯
Then you are really going to hate that those of us left on there are now getting buttons showing up to share to Meta platforms when uploading videos and a bunch of us in Canada are getting logged out and when trying to log back in we're being asked to log in with Facebook.
This! So much this.
I don’t know what to do with myself..
I’m still in there on a live but can’t comment
I don’t even know! Reels suck
They are so bad. Getting grossed out and creeped out to be honest 😭
Same
What did we do before TikTok?
I don’t remember but I just put my laundry away that I started this morning so maybe I’ll be more productive
We were sad and disconnected from each other
Me too. I'm traveling for work, feel alone, a bit untethered without Tiktok. :( Good luck to us!!!
Keep it up, Aaron! I got your notification 7 minutes before AP news one.
Sammmeee
Riot
good luck. the hard part is qualifying for a work visa.
Solid plan.
https://youtube.com/@delaceyaya?si=ZJMC_UUY4fmzA-YS
The message regarding Trump restoring it. 🤮🤮🤮
I don’t think I can go back to TT knowing Trump’s had his grubby fingers on it.
I agree. I see it’s merging with Meta soooo no thank you. I’m good ☺️
My thoughts exactly.
thiss!!!
I know makes me sick too
Feeling so disconnected already and very antsy… Thank you for the update 🩵
Same. My heart is racing
You aren’t alone Sam. This is equivalent, if not more, than our cell phones going completely offline.
That’s right, it’s like the internet going down. I appreciate you and your kind words
Im glad I’m not the only one.
On a lighter note, looking at your pic… go chiefs! What a game today!
Thanks!!
Same.
It’s not even 1/19 WTF 🤬
Meta is excited to get your info and merge
Meta can suck it 🖕🏼
What are we going to do if meta does buy it?!! I’m dizzy. I am a TikTok addict but I refuse to give my information to Meta any longer
We abstain. Zuckerberg buying it is exactly what they want and will only make him richer. It won’t be the TikTok you know and love anyway. I just deactivated my Meta accounts. Really hoping they sort this out properly with ByteDance. But until then you have to stay strong and give them the finger.
And going to Rednote really does feel good on so many levels, including that last one.
Same! Fuck Meta I deleted all meta last week I’ll delete TikTok as well if need be
That deal is sooooo done. New Meta Tik Tok coming.
I just spent 20 minutes changing my ad preferences on meta lol guess I'll do the same when TikTok comes back 🤷🏾♀️
SERIOUSLY!! At 8:30?!! Like are you joking??
Right?! I heard 12:00 eastern time. I’m mountain time zone but I got the message at 10:30 eastern time. They played us.
Complete censorship 🤬 I hate it here.
Yep and it will get worse😩
It’s extremely unfair. I really hope they sort this out. They just screwed 170 million people.
I feel conflicted, maybe I’m too jaded but I feel like it coming back because of Trump means there’s a catch we won’t know about. Creates the problem and then solves it to look like he did something it all just feels gross. Over thinking maybe? I appreciate you Aaron.
I think we may all need to just hang out in Aaron’s comment thread on sub stack. At least some of us are…here.
Good idea. This can be the rednote of substack w polite questions that are genuinely interested like: How's the weather where you are?
Yes!
I feel like that is exactly what it was. The pop up I got said Trump will basically save the day. 🙄 Shou promised he wouldn’t sell the algorithm so what kind of TT are we going to get back? Or did he break his promise? Either way, if it’s META involved, I’m not coming back
Maybe he’ll sell the TikTok name to whoever Trump has lined up and then start a new app in his wife’s name incorporated in the US with the TikTok algorithm behind it. Maybe Shou is playing 4D chess
Can only hope for a solution like this.
This! I feel the same way.
It's all orchestrated. The refusal to stay up on Biden’s last day so Trump can swoop down and magnanimously save the day while you are being fed a flood of disinformation. His fans will be telling us what we owe Trump for years. Meanwhile TikTok will be in debt to Trump.
You’re right, going dark early when it was clear they didn’t have to, it’s all a game.
Secretly telling myself that Tate tot is mama tot :)
Omg! Hahahaha I promise I’m not
Shou is going to the inauguration! Of course it has all been orchestrated.
Must create a problem to “fix” a problem
Right now I'm surprised, a little confused, and probably really disillusioned with either TikTok or Bytedance. They made some kind of deal with the incoming administration. Depending on what happens I just might be boycotting TikTok.
It’s just a sad day either way. What we all lost was about community. The fact that it was wrapped in our freedom just makes it worse.
100000%!!! I am certain he’s going to have Musk or Zuckerberg or one of his other cronies buy TikTok so he can have control over yet another fully biased media outlet… this is so dystopian I hate it here
It'll be back as soon as the check from China clears.
Don’t forget to add the tariff 🤮
I completely agree
MY SHAYLAAAAAA 😭😭
See we needed it back because no one’s gonna know that reference!! so many cultural moments will be lost!!
I scrolled until the very last minute 😭
Me too 😢
Uninstalled TikTok. Not going back even if the ban is lifted.
THIS!!!
I got kicked out as soon as I tried to go to my profile. There's a message invoking Trump's name. This really feels like propaganda to the highest degree.
I didn’t get a message or pop up at all, I wonder why…
Close the app on your phone and then re-open it. You should get the pop-up then.
Yep, I got it after I did this
I am so sad.
I feel so disconnected from the world
I immediately felt this way and raced to Aaron on BlueSky, nothing. Raced to YouTube which I don’t even use, nothing. Then really panicked, then found yall here.
me too 😭🥺
Hi Eva. We're all feeling this way. Just wanted to say hi to connect. Rednote feels like a nice place to be, too, though you have to get used to it.
I can’t believe they thanked Trump with their whole chest, when he is the one who started this whole mess in the first place.
Even if they do come back , I think that message hurt TT ! It was total bs !
We gonna be depending on you man. Please keep us updated with all the news. Thanks!!! And I’m glad I found you on TikTok
Feels like i’m mourning the loss of a loved one but it’s literally just an app
What the fuck is happening Uhg. I’m so sad