By skyforbes 
TikTok is that app where people dance, rant, and somehow get famous in 15 seconds. It blew up like crazy — then got dragged through the mud. Governments freaked out ’cause it’s owned by China’s ByteDance. Said it’s spying, stealing data, messing with minds. U.S. tried banning it, then played hot potato with laws. By 2025, it’s still kicking. Some states blocked it on gov phones. Kids still scroll. Politicians still yell. Everyone’s addicted, nobody trusts it. It’s also been a battleground for free speech — some say it censors too much, others say it doesn’t do enough. Debates flared over how it handles hate speech, especially when it targets public figures or minority groups. Welcome to the internet.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked a heated debate about free speech and censorship, influencing how platforms like TikTok operate. Following the event, various online reactions emerged, with some people celebrating his death, leading to significant offline consequences. Many public school teachers in the U. S. faced job loss, suspension, or investigations due to their social media comments about Kirk, with conservative activists pushing for these outcomes.