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A Potential Ban: The Silver Lining
Given all these obstacles, it may seem surprising that Rich ends up wishing for a TikTok ban. He considers a potential shutdown of the platform as a necessary evil, especially for creators who invest their time and energy into an app that could offer them minimal returns. He acknowledges that while a ban may devastate many who depend on TikTok for their livelihood, for creators like him—who feel jaded and unsupported—it could present an opportunity to refocus and rebuild elsewhere.