On April 24th, a disturbing trend is emerging on TikTok that has become a cause for concern. The trend involves users glorifying and promoting a violent act, and it’s evidence of how quickly and easily dangerous content can spread on the app.
The trend has caused online activists and users to call for a boycott of the app, as well as urge people to report any videos that glorify this disturbing trend. If you come across a video that you believe is promoting this trend, it’s important to take action and report it.
TikTok has become a hub of cultural activity, but it’s also become a source of dangerous trends that can spread quickly if users don’t take the initiative to report them. If you see something inappropriate or dangerous on the app, take action and report it to help keep the platform safe.
Power of TikTok in Popular Culture
TikTok has undeniably become a powerful presence in the world of popular culture. From popularizing dance trends to amplifying the voices of political activists, it has provided a new platform of social media influence. However, its immense popularity has caused it to become a breeding ground for potentially dangerous ideas and activities.
In 2021, a group of six men on TikTok supposedly created a twisted “national day” to encourage sexual assault. Disgustingly, they even provided advice on how to carry it out. While it’s uncertain who started this abhorrent movement, or if it was a prank, it quickly spread and people started posting videos on social media to warn of the potential danger. This is an absolutely reprehensible act that should not be tolerated. Everyone should be mindful of the risk of sexual assault, and it is crucial to take this seriously and be vigilant against any form of sexual violence.
As recently as this month, new reaction videos have been making their rounds on the platform, demonstrating that this twisted trend has not gone away.
TikTok User’s Defiant Stand
One such video was posted by April 24th Tiktok user @themisspamelaj in a defiant stand against the promotion of sexual violence. “This is not just disrespectful to women, this is disrespectful to the children that get raped, and this is disrespectful to men that get raped,” she said in the video. She went on to encourage people to take action, to “block and report their comments” and to “screenshot it, send it to your local police station” if they receive a private message.
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It’s an act of bravery and resilience to speak out against such a vile and abhorrent trend. But it’s also a reminder that there is still much to be done to tackle the issue of sexual violence. We must continue to push back against the promotion of these vile and disgusting acts, and to do whatever we can to protect those who are victims of sexual crimes.
The Importance of Consent
It’s also important to remember that the promotion of sexual violence is not just an issue that affects TikTok users. It’s a problem that needs to be addressed on a larger scale, including in our homes, our schools, our workplaces, and our communities. We need to be vigilant in teaching our youth about the dangers of sexual violence and the importance of consent. We need to empower those who have been affected by sexual violence by providing them with the resources they need to heal and to move forward from their experiences.
It’s everyone’s responsibility to help create a safe and respectful environment for everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. The April 24th Tiktok national rape day is a shameful reminder of the work we still have to do to ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We must continue to stand up and speak out against those who promote the promotion of sexual violence in any form, and we must continue to take action to protect those who are victims of these horrible acts.
Plenty of other TikTok users have followed suit in an attempt to make sure that people are aware of a potential increased threat on April 24. Many have encouraged their followers to report any video they see that promotes this “national day” of sexual assault.
