TikTok introduces new rules to try to better protect teens
In particular, the app’s direct messaging will be disabled by default for those aged 16-17. The purpose of a social network is to protect thatThe public preferred against harassment or lack of sleep.
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What do you protect the youngest users of a social network? TikTok, the world’s most downloaded app in 2020, announced Thursday, August 12, additional restrictions for teens and its target audience to better protect them from harassment or lack of sleep.
Direct messaging will be disabled by default for those aged 16-17. Teens in general will be encouraged to pay more attention to who can see the videos they upload.
Those under 16, in particular, will have to choose between their subscribers, friends, or no one. And some options will be disabled, such as “stitch” And “Duet”. The latter allows you to capture one video and shoot another video in parallel for broadcasting at the same time. Some users do this to appreciate other users, but some do it to discredit them. In addition, 13 to 15 year olds will not receive notifications after 9 pm, and 16 to 17 year olds will not receive after 10 pm, to promote more relaxed nights.
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