Many TikTok users are taking to their social media to voice their concerns over content bans. Controversial questions regarding supposed unfairness are raising some alarms. An Arizona weight loss influencer is among the recent objectors to the growing problem. She claims her TikTok channel @Lifewithshan recently received a user violation for posting information about her weight loss journey. And she has a lot to say about just why she thinks that is.
In a video posted on August 20th, Shan stated, “I don’t know about you, but this app isn’t fun anymore. It really isn’t.” She went on to tell viewers her first violation was for posting about an experience on her weight loss journey. “I can’t talk about that anymore on here,” she claimed in clear annoyance.“ Shan then addressed the unfairness, stating that TikTok’s direct profitability controls where they place content bans.
Shan didn’t appear to hold back when she listed her opinions about corporate greed and suspicious agendas. She even brought up bans on protest clips, and the pressure creators are feeling to broach certain topics in code. “So unless you’re on this app talking about skincare, makeup, or doing TikTok Shop, maybe doing some songs and dances, it’s not allowed,” she vented. “However, apparently it’s okay for every scammer in the world to be in my DMs every single day.”
Arizona Channels Not The Only Ones
Shan’s Arizona-based channel, which focuses mainly on short clips and anecdotes about her own experiences, could take a nose-dive if her content is restricted to sales information or new, viral trends. She isn’t alone in her dissatisfaction. Many others share her feelings over “ridiculous” rules.
A viewer who goes by Colleen stated, “I totally get what you’re saying! I am not a big creator at all, but all I’m seeing is someone selling something. Hardly any decent content anymore.” Others joined in similarly, with complaints about scammers and sales pitches flooding their feeds. The majority echoed Shan’s sentiments that TikTok is no longer fun.
While viewers see no violation screenshots in her TikTok clip, stories from all over line up with Shan’s claims. What are your thoughts? Are the rules and restrictions on the TikTok platform targeting users who don’t make them money? Is it all just a glitch in the algorithm? Does video marketability factor into who gets violations? Or is this Arizona channel making too much out of nothing?
