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In what way is assessing the age suitability of a game unprecedented? Games have had movie-like age guidelines for decades now.

And besides:

> The app is called TikTok Lite and offers the chance to "to complete challenging tasks and earn great rewards!"

> Tasks include watching vids, liking content, or following other users. Rewards include Amazon vouchers, PayPal gift cards, or TikTok's in-app currency that can be used to tip other members.

Is this a “game”? Really?




I was speaking in general terms. I suppose you could consider it one. I just don't see what all the hysteria is about.


If TikTok made a "game" where you watch and click ads to earn gift cards, I do expect EU would also ask TikTok to "explain this so-called game".


Well that makes sense, the problem is less visible when you generalize everything down to “an app” or “a game” or “a paper stick you put in your mouth”.




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