TikTok users are deleting the app, with removals up 150% following U.S. joint venture
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TikTok users have been deleting the app at a higher rate since the company announced that its U.S. operations would be housed in a new joint venture.

TikTok users have been deleting the app at a higher rate since the company announced that its U.S. operations would be housed in a new joint venture.

The short-form video platform’s daily average app uninstalls in the U.S. have increased nearly 150% over the past five days compared with the previous three months, market intelligence firm Sensor Tower told CNBC.

  • Lfrith@lemmy.caEnglish
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    12 days ago

    I think it is like Linux where those who opt for it are fine with some of the shortcomings being outweighed by aspects they value more.

    For the majority, negatives can be things they don’t even see as a con, but the shortcomings deal breakers.

    I think from a small active community it is fine for users who value that more than being the largest mainstream social media option. But, not something the average mainstream user will go out of their way to stick with.