The platform will ban deadnaming, misgendering, misogyny, and content that promotes conversion therapy programs.
TikTok has taken a big step towards protecting its users, with the announcement that the platform will ban deadnaming, misgendering, misogyny, and content that promotes conversion therapy programs.
The social media app updated its terms of service Tuesday morning to reflect these changes. The updated community guidelines also reference banning “dangerous acts and challenges,” which would include potentially viral and harmful stunts like suicide hoaxes. The new guidelines also ban the promotion of disordered eating, including categories like fasting or overexercise.
Last fall, social media platforms came under increased scrutiny for the negative impact their content and algorithms have, especially on the young people that make up the bulk of their users.for being well-aware of the toxic effect Instagram has on the mental health of young girls, and in October of 2021, representatives from TikTok, Snap and YouTube were questioned by Congress about their safety practices during a hearing on online safety for children.
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