Sure, TikTok is terrible in many ways. But the hypocrisy of its critics, especially members of Congress, is almost beyond belief.

The problem with TikTok is the same one we have with countless other Internet products: They are relentless violators of our privacy and security.

Fix that, and you've fixed TikTok.

Democrats are just as bad as Republicans on this. And so is Big Journalism, which mostly just amplifies the lies.

This is a moral panic with a mercantile edge.

@dangillmor The problem with TikTok is that it's controlled by China.

As Jaron Lanier put it the other day: "I think TikTok is dangerous and should be banned … because it’s controlled by the Chinese, and should there be difficult circumstances there are lots of horrible tactical uses it could be put to. I don’t think it’s an acceptable risk."

@hughster @dangillmor hey, dig deep, you will find a different answer. TikTok is totally not controlled by Chinese government. Just like Telegram is not controlled by Russia.
@xyfly @dangillmor Telegram is not controlled by Russia, no. It's headquartered in Germany.
@hughster @dangillmor oh, really? Thanks for telling me.