TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants.

  • B21
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    8 months ago

    It’s an easy cash grab and I’m surprised it works. I’ve seen Islam vs Christianity and LGBT vs. straight battle streams and they get tons of gifts for doing nothing.

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      8 months ago

      Exactly. This news report is reporting the obvious, like when a meteorologist says it’s raining when it’s raining.