TikTok does allow some content that may be considered for mature audiences, but it employs mechanisms to restrict its visibility to users under 18.
Here's a breakdown:
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Audience Control: TikTok offers a feature that allows creators to tag their content as "audience controlled." This means the content, which might include sensitive themes or adult humor, will primarily be shown to users aged 18 and older.
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Content Guidelines: TikTok has community guidelines that prohibit explicit or overtly sexual content. However, content with suggestive themes or mature humor might be permitted if tagged appropriately.
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Underage Users: TikTok actively seeks to prevent underage users from accessing content deemed unsuitable for them, largely through the "audience control" feature.
In summary, while TikTok doesn't strictly prohibit all content that might be considered 18+, it implements measures to limit access to such content by underage users through content tagging and strict community guidelines against overtly sexual material.
