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Why Apple won't buy TikTok, even to attract younger users
It isn’t just about being Trump-friendly. It’s about ceasing the almost outright ban on views that oppose extreme left dogma. Regardless of political persuasion, social media platforms should be neutral, allowing the free flow of information. The only rules that should exist are ones that enforce current laws regarding pornography, inciting of riots, and personal threats.rotateleftbyte said:It makes sense to me. Buying T-T will attract a whole new raft of scrutiny from Uncle Sam. Given the changes in Twitter and Facebook as they move to be more Trumpian Friendly, T-T's new owners will be expected to follow suit OR face 'the Spanish Inquisition' from Congress. The Oversight Committee could tie Apple up in lawsuits for years if they owned T-T and didn't start licking No 47's high heels.
As if they didn't have a big enough target on their backs as it is...
The same arguments would apply if Apple started its own search engine. I am sure that we will soon start seeing Google change its promotion algorithms to put his latest grift subject at the top of all result sets.
IMHO, it is far better for Apple to stay well clear of that part of the DC swamp. There be leopards ready to eat Tim Cook's face.
