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I have a question

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:13:53 GMT

Is tiktok mainly for younger people,or do older adults such as myself(I'm 66) get on this site as well?I'm not looking to make videos,but just browsing.before I go to the trouble of setting up a account,I would like all of your opinions.thank you

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Krimpette — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:23:41 GMT

A dear friend of mine (a senior citizen) spends hours at a time on TikTok. I've never even looked at it. Just doesn't interest me, I guess.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:25:55 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I don't know what all the site has to offer but I've seen many really good videos on Facebook from TikTok. If you enjoy them and whatever else is on there, go for it! I don't think age is a factor.

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Frenchlop — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:28:44 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I go to Reels that's on Facebook. If you're on Facebook, you don't have make an account for TikTok. I think it's for any age.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:48:59 GMT

I'm old and I check out Ticktok from time to time, age has nothing to do with it.

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Sooner — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:52:46 GMT

I have no interest in TikTok. Never been on it and never will. There is only so much nonsense I can stand.

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stellabystarlight — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:54:27 GMT

I think it is for any age. More and more people seem to be following it. I check in occasionally. Some of the videos are quite good.

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Desert Lily — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:00:44 GMT

@Luvsmyfam According to a Bloomberg article, tiktok is owned by China's ByteDance Ltd. and certain employees outside the US can gain access to info from users in America.

This has caused an issue/controversy/criticism about the app's ability to harvest personal info from Americans.

You may want to research/google the app to learn about it.

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songbird — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:04:46 GMT

All ages. But mostly under 30. Some of the videos are hilarious. A lot of Spanish Language videos. Certainly for the young per the celebrity fan videos. I used to have it. I had to uninstall it because it took too much room on my phone (I have a lot of apps)

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SurferWife — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:06:14 GMT

I concur with @Desert Lily. Do your research first. You should think twice before using it. It was created & is owned by China.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:16:02 GMT

@Luvsmyfam "I'm not looking to make videos,but just browsing.before I go to the trouble of setting up a account"

You do not need to set up an account to browse.

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Kalli — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:34:39 GMT

My son sends me some of those videos and the animal ones are hilarious! If you want to laugh at lighthearted stuff, especially animal silliness, it's fun to watch those.

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 17:40:38 GMT

@SurferWife wrote:
I concur with @Desert Lily. Do your research first. You should think twice before using it. It was created & is owned by China.

From what I've read China is watching everything that goes on in tic tock.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:23:47 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
I think it is for any age. More and more people seem to be following it. I check in occasionally. Some of the videos are quite good.

@stellabystarlight I especially like their amazing animal videos. They've shown animals doing things I'd thought would be impossible and some are just so cute. Ever see a tortoise chase a ball or a dog do yoga beside his owner, move for move?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:31:07 GMT

I think the primary concern is for children who don't have enough sense or supervision not to post personal or family information. I'm on Facebook all the time but I never post anything personal, not even a reference to a relative's birthday or special occasion. I mostly look and occasionally comment on subjects of general interest.

As with anything online, you must use discretion and common sense but paranoia is not necessary.

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stellabystarlight — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:56:21 GMT

@Kachina624 I do love animal videos and have watched some amazing ones especially on You Tube. I am a "nature girl" and follow many eagle nests, belong to Facebook eagle groups, and other bird nests. Also, I am now addicted to the Katmai National park Brown Bear videos on You Tube during the salmon run in Alaska. I have two rescue cats and have had dogs in the past but cannot have them in my apartment complex.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:04:49 GMT

@stellabystarlight We could be best friends. I've also done the eagles, Katamai bears, the giraffe and gypsy horse births, among others. I was involved with collie rescue for about 20 years and owned, fostered and transported many until I could no longer lift them into the car. Now I have two smaller rescues. I like cats but can't have one because I have a dog door and we have too many predators. Cats figure them out fast and go right outside.

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moonandthestars — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:50:59 GMT

@Luvsmyfam As some others have posted, you need an account to browse. So, don't set up an account and enjoy some of the videos.

There are a couple of things that I found to be adorable. One in particular, there is this girl, who has ducks, makes the videos in the beautiful countryside and has little flower hats for them. I just love it.

OK, I am EDITING this Post. I wrote the opposite of what I meant. YOU DO NOT NEED AN ACCOUNT TO BROWSE TIK TOK. I don't have one and browse.

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skatting44 — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:30:14 GMT

@SurferWife @Desert Lily

Agree with both of your advice. I heard the same.

Those that access it do so at their own risk .

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stellabystarlight — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:38:05 GMT

@Kachina624 Yes, I agree we could be best friends. Too bad we live so far apart. Going to see Dion DiMucci (Dion and the Belmonts) tonight in concert on Long Island at the old Westbury Music Fair. It has a new name, but I can't remember it. Stay cool.