So I know (and agree with many here) that TikTok has arguably gotten worse since the U.S. acquisition — algorithm shifts, monetization pressure, more corporate vibes, etc.
But that got me thinking…
What if someone (or a group) made a fan-run, unofficial TikTok account dedicated entirely to Loops?
Not an official account — just a community-driven one focused on:
What Loops is
How it works (Fediverse connection, decentralization, etc.)
Why it’s different from TikTok
Benefits for creators
Benefits for viewers
Tutorials / onboarding walkthroughs
Showcasing great Loops creators
I’ve seen random individuals casually mention/promote Loops on TikTok, but I’ve never seen an account that’s fully Loops-focused.
Kind of like how Neptune or Skylight (other TikTok competitors) have TikTok accounts — except theirs are officially run marketing accounts. What I’m imagining is something more grassroots and community-powered.
Questions:
Do you think this would actually help spread awareness of Loops?
Or would promoting a Fediverse platform on TikTok defeat the point?
Would people here be interested in contributing clips / scripts / ideas?
Would this need coordination from Dansup, or should it stay fully independent?
Curious what you all think. Bad idea? Good idea?
Even then, part of the worthiness is staying on site. I doubt the algorithm is going to promote content where people don’t stick around to see more.