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		EastSmith on Dec 18, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Promotion of alternative social platforms policy Not agreeing with the policy, but is there any reason TikTok is omitted?

qayxc on Dec 18, 2022 | [–]

China? Tesla has a huge market over there and Musk doesn't want to anger the CCP perhaps.

nothrowaways on Dec 18, 2022 | | [–]

To add to the twist, rumor has it that Elon is a Chinese genetic hybrid.

https://news.yahoo.com/elon-musk-responds-kanye-west-1111164...

jacquesm on Dec 18, 2022 | | [–]

Musk is in bed with the Chinese. If he bans TikTok they might retaliate against Tesla.

Chinjut on Dec 18, 2022 | [–]

Probably to allow "Libs of TikTok" to maintain her username.

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