TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants.

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    1 year ago

    They’ve been doing this with Trump and politics for months.

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      That sucks. I think it’s worse when they’re doing it to capitalize off violence, especially when they’re taking money that dumb people assume might go towards some cause.

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      It’s an easy cash grab and I’m surprised it works. I’ve seen Islam vs Christianity and LGBT vs. straight battle streams and they get tons of gifts for doing nothing.

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        Exactly. This news report is reporting the obvious, like when a meteorologist says it’s raining when it’s raining.

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    In Northern England, we have a word for people like this. Dickheads. I beleive it’s suitable and appropriate.

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    This is not the first time that something like is happening, they did it with Auschwitz too.

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    While this is particularly egregious, this is nothing new. I’ve seen ones that do pro Vs anti LGBT, pro Vs anti abortion, etc. Anything for engagement.

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    that’s why I think people who install this are insane and brainwashed because it’s the truth.