In December, Wyoming joined a growing list of states who have banned the social media video sharing app TikTok on all state electronic devices and networks. Governor Gordon directed that the app be permanently removed, and access blocked, from all state government electronic devices and networks.  At issue is a concern over cybersecurity through foreign ownership and the potential influence of foreign governments, specifically China.

“Maintaining robust cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and Wyoming is committed to identifying threats that could impact public safety,” Governor Gordon said. “The potential for foreign governments to access information collected by TikTok is extremely troubling.”

Wednesday morning during SVI Radio’s Weekday Wakeup morning show on Swift 98.7 FM & The Spur, Duke & Dahl asked listeners if they had TikTok on their personal devices or if the security concerns detracted them from using the popular app, or if there were other reasons they don’t use TikTok. Below are their responses.

Don’t use TikTok

“Noooo… If you do have TikTok on the on your phone, I hope you don’t do online banking on your phone.”

“If people understood what TikTok was collecting and doing with your information you would not use it and it’s much worse than what other social media sites are doing.”

“No way. Teenagers are not allowed to have. Huge waste of time! Never know what will pop up.”

“I don’t have Tik Tok because I was told that China only allows educational videos to be viewed on their tik tok and then for everyone else around the world they allow all videos. It’s a way to make everyone else dummer then them.”

“No TikTok. Just never got into it. China having my data is just icing on the cake.”

“No I do not. I have seen it a couple of times and I would never put it on my phone. It’s disgusting and a major waste of time.”

“Nope….never will. I think it’s a big waste of time, and I’ve got to many other things I waste my time on…..”

“No I don’t really like social media type deal things. I don’t understand the time wasting.”

“I do not have it. Nonsensical waste of time.”

“No not only is it incredibly addictive but it would bring down my self confidence and just be mentally damaging.”

“I don’t have TikTok on any device. I already waste too much time on my phone!”

“My adult kids have it. I do not. But the content scares me more than anything. It’s so gross and raunchy!! And I am by no means a prude. China is corrupting and rotting out society… ”

Use TikTok

“Yep! I love Madge and Biscuit who are Alpine WY residents and I also love the posts from bdylanhollis.”

“I have it on my phone.”

“I have it to keep track of my kids. I hate it.”