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Published 09-19-2023
Background and Discovery of TikTok
- Grew up in LA and lived in New York for several years
- Attended a boarding school for high school
- Spent one year studying in Israel after high school
- Completed online college after returning from Israel
- Had various jobs, including real estate, working in an Amazon-related company, and marketing
- Became interested in understanding the decisions being made during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Created a Twitter account to stay informed and started paying attention to politics
- Became aware of TikTok's popularity and its potential for sharing information
- Noticed parents becoming more involved in their children's education due to remote learning
- The timing of creating the 'Lives of TikTok' account coincided with increased interest in TikTok and parental concerns about education
TikTok's Rise to Popularity
- TikTok became widely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Lives of TikTok account gained popularity due to the timing of its creation and shared concerns about education
- Initially shared COVID-related videos, including people's excitement about getting vaccinated and job losses due to vaccine refusal
- Highlighted the idolization of Dr. Fauci and the creation of merchandise in his honor
- Exposed disturbing content and ideologies being promoted on TikTok, especially in the education sector
Motivation to Speak Up
- Frustration with being told to comply and stay silent during the pandemic
- Desire to challenge the narrative and express dissenting opinions
- Concern for the impact of decisions on people's livelihoods and freedoms
- Recognition of the importance of raising awareness about concerning trends and ideologies
- The decision to open a TikTok account as a platform to share information and engage in discussions
Impact and Success of Libs of TikTok
- Libs of TikTok gained popularity quickly due to the timing of its creation and shared concerns about education and the pandemic.
- Resonated with parents and individuals previously unaware of content taught in schools
- Provided a platform for raising awareness and sparking conversations about cultural and political issues
- Contributed to a larger movement of individuals challenging mainstream narratives and advocating for truth and transparency
- Continues to be a popular and influential account on TikTok, with millions of followers and widespread engagement
Content and Perspective of 'Libs of TikTok'
- Started posting other people's videos on TikTok
- Chose the name 'Libs of TikTok' due to the trend of 'owning the libs'
- The account gained popularity and started to explode
- Veered away from COVID-related content and started sharing videos of activists pushing a sexualized agenda on kids
- Motivated to raise awareness about cultural indoctrination in schools, hospitals, and institutions
- Acted as a news service by sharing existing videos obtained from various sources on TikTok
- Provides a unique perspective on the debate, focusing on critical race theory and trans indoctrination in schools
- Content resonates with people across the political spectrum and aims to encourage open discussion.
