r/technology • u/HellYeahDamnWrite • Jan 15 '25

Social Media TikTok Plans Immediate US Shutdown on Sunday

https://www.yahoo.com/news/tiktok-plans-immediate-us-shutdown-153524617.html
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u/Ok-Jackfruit9593 Jan 15 '25

It’s proceeding because of National Security. It’s the same reason a cop can shoot you if you point a gun at someone. You haven’t done anything yet but you have the means to do it. You’re severely glossing over that fact when we’re likely to be at war with China in the next five years.

I hate dealing with people who can’t make their own point and thus just provide links. It usually means that person lacks understanding of what they’re talking about.

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u/Kingmudsy Jan 15 '25

I'm making my own point pretty thoroughly, and I think it's important to include legal backing from experts that validate that opinion when you're talking about the law - Otherwise you're just talking out of your ass.

You realize my entire argument is that the person isn't pointing a gun - They're being shot because the cop is pretty sure they have a gun?