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TikTok might be facetuning you without your consent

Augmented reality is something we should all be paying close attention to.

On May 31, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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TikTokers are saying they ‘need to buy a gun’ because they don’t fit into their jean shorts from last summer

Fatphobia and weight loss content are rampant on TikTok.

On May 24, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Weight loss videos are a mainstay on FYPs—whether users like it or not

TikTokers have spoken up about this issue.

On May 17, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

Sinophobic TikTok shows POV Flying in China Airline

Sinophobia is, unfortunately, all the rage on TikTok

Sinophobic, racist videos contribute to anti-Asian sentiment that drives hate crimes. 

On May 10, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Divine feminine TikTokers are trying to make the patriarchy cool again

There’s nothing divine about divine feminine energy, it’s just the same tenets as the patriarchy.

On May 3, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Diet culture TikTok is pushing a new way to lose water weight

Videos of people discussing the method have millions of views.

On Apr 26, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Paralympic athletes are being ridiculed by the event’s official TikTok account

Twitter users have taken notice of the tone of the Paralympics’ TikTok videos.

On Apr 19, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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TikTokers are using a ‘Family Guy’ audio to be transphobic

Many TikTokers have called out the use of the audio for its transphobia and general prejudice. 

On Apr 5, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Straight girls on TikTok are disparaging lesbian relationships by calling their exes ‘bitches’

It’s not funny when queer people and queer relationships are the butt of a joke, no matter how many straight women are laughing.

On Mar 29, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Health professionals using a TikTok sound that makes light of opioid addiction isn’t a great look

TikTok’s got a thing for joking about percocet.

On Mar 22, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Debunking TikTok’s ‘lucky girl syndrome’

'Lucky girl syndrome' has its detractors.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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No, a TikTok palm reading filter can’t tell you if you’re sick

All of this just leads to videos about serious subjects, like someone’s health, based on arbitrary evidence, like a TikTok filter.

On Mar 8, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Everyone’s talking about TikTok’s ‘bold glamour’ filter

TikTokers say using the filter and comparing its results to their own face made them feel bad about the way they looked. 

On Mar 1, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Would you want to be posted on TikTok without your consent?

A TikTok that documents designer outfits worn by women walking around New York City, got some flak.

On Feb 22, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

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Could de-influencing lead to the demise of fast fashion’s grip on TikTok?

Content creators de-influence viewers by telling them what not to buy.

On Feb 15, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins