TikTok's Shadow Ban: One Creator's Fight for Authenticity

TikTok Shadow Bans: A Creator's Struggle for Authenticity MINSK, BELARUS – A Belarusian TikTok creator, known as babushka_bloger, recently shared her concerns about the platform's shadow ban policies. In a short video posted on May 14th, she described her frustration with the pressure to create inauthentic content to gain followers. With almost five years on the platform, she expressed a desire for organic growth rather than resorting to methods she considers deceptive. "I've been on TikTok for almost five years," she stated in the video. "I need subscribers, but I don't know how to get them." She went on to discuss her reluctance to create videos focused on trending topics like "shadow bans," explaining, "I don't want to lie to get people to follow me." Her experience highlights a common struggle for many content creators: balancing the desire for success with maintaining authenticity. The video, while personal, touches upon a larger conversation about the algorithms and pressures within social media platforms. The impact of shadow bans on smaller creators remains a significant concern, impacting their reach and ability to build a following organically. Further research into the methods used to combat shadow bans and promote authentic content could be beneficial for creators.