The Advantages and Disadvantages of TikTok
TikTok, the social media video platform that is always on the rise, with over a billion active users, has managed to consume teens day to day life. From dance videos to tutorials to political opinionists, the app has it all. While TikTok’s popularity is undeniable, its effect on society remains a subject of great debate. In this article, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of Tiktok.
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Advantages Of Tiktok
1. People can teach and learn new skills
TikTok also provides a good amount of education on whatever subject or topic you need help with. If it’s learning how to draw, how to ride a skateboard without falling down, or how to paint a tiger, Tiktok can help users learn from creators. Users can search up whatever they need help with and plenty of online tutors show up.
2. Worldwide audience
When searching for videos, you might find an idea that you like. When you upload the videos you can gather a lot of likes, favorites and positive comments from any part of the world.
3. Great Way of Reaching Small Businesses
With millions of users on TikTok, thousands and thousands include small businesses with all different types of products. Not only does TikTok let you discover new businesses but it also lets you interact with them. TikTok is a great way to advertise small businesses so that they can reach their target audience.
4. Entertaining contents
Tiktok let's you find any video that you can think of. You can like and share videos that you find interesting or funny to friends and family, and like and favorite the videos to show support to your favorite creators. Leaving a like or a nice comment could brighten up the day of a small creator or a friend who’s posting on Tiktok, and though there can be and are many negative comments on the platform, Tiktok is also a place to spread positivity.
Disadvantages Of Tiktok
1. It can be addictive
Teens already spend a lot of time on their devices every day, which have been proven to impact their brains. TikTok is formatted in a way where the scrolling is endless, there will never be a moment when new videos won’t appear. Not only that but TikTok tracks how you interact with different content, thus creating a unique and personalized for you page that differs from user to user. If teens are already addicted to technology, then with Tiktok, they end up using more screen time.
2. Privacy Concerns
Something that has been talked about quite extensively in the past regarding TikTok is the security of the app. Users have been concerned about their personal data being shared with third parties and possibly the government. TikTok caters everything to a user’s liking, and in order to do so it tracks the users’ interaction with the app. The app begins to collect data the very instance one makes an account. It tracks your search history, websites you browse, and videos you like, all of which are done within the app.
3. Inappropriate Content
In many cases, TikTok can be helpful and fun. However, it can also be very dangerous. Tiktok which was originally musically, an app for kids and teens to lip sync, has turned into a social platform where parents aren’t sure if their kids should be on the app. TikTok has a wide range of content, and not all of it may be suitable for all audiences. Some content may contain language or themes that are inappropriate for younger users, and may be disturbing or even offensive to some viewers. It is important for users to be aware of this and to use the platform responsibly.
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