Part 7/10:
The Implications for Users and Content Creators
If TikTok does get banned, content creators and users face a challenging road ahead. Some predict that if a US-based company or conglomerate acquires TikTok, the platform's organic virality and user experience could suffer. Many fear that corporate ownership would impose stricter controls, monetize more aggressively, and stifle the spontaneity that has made TikTok a cultural phenomenon.
In contrast, the current decentralized and ad-free environment allows for rapid virality, with even small accounts gaining millions of views quickly—something that might change under corporate ownership.