Summary
TikTok has blocked the search for the hashtag "skinnytok" because it is associated with content promoting extreme thinness and unhealthy weight loss. Users who search for this will now be directed to mental health support resources. This action follows concerns raised by eating disorder experts and digital authorities, although challenges remain as similar content may still appear elsewhere on the platform.
Key Facts
- TikTok blocked the "skinnytok" hashtag to prevent access to unhealthy weight loss content.
- The hashtag contains posts showing extreme dieting and exercise routines.
- Users searching for "skinnytok" will now be directed to mental health resources instead.
- Experts from eating disorder charities have expressed concern about the hashtag's negative impact.
- The hashtag has over half a million posts linked to promoting extreme thinness.
- France has seen particular concern over the trend, with experts warning about its effects on young people.
- TikTok frequently reviews its safety measures to keep up with new risks.
- In the past, TikTok removed "chubby filters" after they led to body image concerns.
