TikTok to go dark on January 19th. That is, unless the US Supreme Court reverses its decision. Which is increasingly unlikely.
What this means for us, indie hackers: There are tons of opportunities when a major website goes dark:
People are looking to backup their information (publications like TechCrunch started featuring some of those tools).
People are looking for potential alternatives (which seems to be Lemon8). As people are starting to use the new platform, there will be a need for software tools that support it.
Some people will look to circumvent the ban, which opens up a whole other set of opportunities.
Is it true?
Big changes ahead! TikTok is set to go dark in the U.S. on January 19 unless ByteDance sells or adjusts — a mandate from Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court. At Delta Executor, we recommend that creators diversify now: share content on Reels, Shorts, RedNote, Flip — and own your audience on your website or newsletter. That way, you’re prepared no matter which platforms rise or fall.
This was so concerning...glad it didn't happen
Now that TikTok is still up, let´s see what happens next. What do you think could happen?
The debate over banning TikTok in the USA is intense, with national security concerns on one side and free speech on the other. If banned, we may see alternative platforms emerge, but the demand for short-form video content will remain strong. Ultimately, a compromise on data privacy regulations seems more likely than an outright ban.
This was an interesting take earlier this month—now that Jan 19th has passed and TikTok is still up, what happened? Do you think all the buzz around bans just fuels more growth for these platforms rather than hurting them?
We are so lucky it did not get banned.
It's high time for that
ok