"Banning #SkinnyTok helps, but harmful content still spreads under new names."
"Diet culture hides in trends like "What I Eat in a Day" videos, promoting harmful ideals."
"TikTok's algorithm fuels disordered content, even for users seeking recovery."
"Real change needs platform action, media literacy, and inclusive online spaces."
TikTok's recent ban on the "SkinnyTok" hashtag signifies a proactive measure against detrimental online influences. However, harmful trends continue under different names, particularly evident in popular formats like "What I Eat in a Day" videos that perpetuate diet culture. The platform's algorithm amplifies disordered eating content, impacting even those pursuing recovery. A shift toward meaningful change requires not only robust platform action but also heightened media literacy and the creation of supportive online communities to counteract pervasive negative influences.
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