nicuramar t1_ix50ead wrote on November 20, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Reply to comment by hoboyolo in TikTok Draws Bipartisan Fire in US on China Surveillance Concern by lAStbaby6534

Yeah, but China is a dictatorship and can hardly be used as a model for what laws other countries should implement.

Bardhyll t1_ix549yq wrote on November 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM

That’s a good point, we don’t want to use the CCP as a moral barometer. But by that same measure I would argue that it is appropriate to limit the availability of such a powerfully addictive app that is controlled by that same dictatorship. Especially since it has openly expressed a desire to reduce the US’ power and influence in the global arena.

PlaugeofRage t1_ix59u0m wrote on November 20, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Honestly we should use the same rules for Chinese companies in the US as American companies have in China. Strictly from a common sense stand point. It is to our economic disadvantage not to.

nicuramar t1_ix54y06 wrote on November 20, 2022 at 8:45 PM

> But by that same measure I would argue that it is appropriate to limit the availability of such a powerfully addictive app that is controlled by that same dictatorship.

Sure, there can be sense in that. It’s all a risk assessment. I don’t think the app is as directly controlled by Xi as everyone seems to assume without evidence, and I don’t think it poses any particular risk to “the average person”, but, well, it’s not up to you or me.