TikTok: Pros and Cons

What is Tiktok?

The app has had over 650 million downloads in 2021 and is one of the most popular social media apps, mostly used by GenZ. It is a video sharing app allowing users to create short videos on any topic. A large variety of videos can be found on the app such as people dancing, lip-syncing etc. This app has also given popularity to many people, some of them being Charli D’Amelio, Bella Poarch and Addison Rae. Like other social media platforms, Tiktok too has some pros and cons.

What are the Pros of Tiktok?

1. Good source of entertainment

Tiktok provides different kinds of content which entertain people and keeps them hooked. Videos of almost any topic can be found here and users will definitely find something which piques their interest.

2. Connecting with people

The main purpose of using social media is to connect with people all over the globe. The app is supposed to have more than 1 billion monthly active users from across the world hence making it possible for users to make friends from any part of the world.

3. Time saving

Most of the videos found in Tiktok are of short lengths and hence save a lot of time for people who do not wish to watch long videos on certain topics.

4. Gaining popularity

A lot of people have been gaining popularity through this app and anyone can get famous although it depends on numerous factors such as luck, content and hardwork.

What are the Cons of Tiktok?

1. Addictive

The app is really addicting and gets everyone distracted. One might scroll through the app for endless hours without even realizing it.

2. Negativity & Cyber Bullying

If you have a public account, you can be subjected to hate comments. Along with that, cyber bullying is also quite common. Receiving such negative comments and getting bullied on the app can destroy someone’s mental health and self esteem.

3. Privacy

Tiktok has been reported to share more data than any other social media app. One should always be careful regarding what they are posting on Tiktok.