On TikTok, there is a viral video that is causing concern among users because it freezes their feeds after viewing it. TikToker @noahglenncarter posted a video explaining that this particular video has the ability to prevent people from scrolling through their “for you” page. Many users have experienced this issue where they are unable to scroll past the video once they come across it, forcing them to completely close out of the app in order to continue scrolling.
Noah shared some theories on how this video is able to manipulate the TikTok app in such a way. He believes it could be linked to either the audio or the picture used in the clip. To test the audio theory, Noah used the same audio in his explanation video, stating that if the audio is the cause, users won’t be able to scroll past this video either. If users are able to scroll past the video with different audio, then Noah suspects that the picture used in the video must somehow be altered, similar to how some users are posting slideshows with more pictures than the app allows.
Noah expressed concern that if more people figure out how to create videos that have the same effect as this viral video, TikTok may be in trouble, as users will not be able to scroll past any content on the app. As of now, the only solution to this issue seems to be to close out of the app and reopen it. The video has gained significant attention, garnering over 12.1 million views, with many other users reporting the same problem of being unable to scroll past the video once they encounter it.
It is unclear how the creator of the video is able to prevent people from scrolling past it, but it has raised questions about the potential for manipulation on the platform. Noah has reached out to TikTok for comment on the issue. The app’s response and any actions taken to address this viral video will be crucial in maintaining a positive user experience on TikTok. This incident serves as a reminder of how easily content can impact users’ interactions with social media platforms and highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and regulation to ensure the safety and usability of these platforms.
