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?
From what I know about TikTok (edit: which is very little, don’t take it from me), the algorithm is very controlled, and posts (or entire accounts) that are not deemed worthy will never be shown to a large audience.
I just checked, and
has 265.9K followers, and
has 71.5K Followers
So, while not in the millions, I’d still say that that’s not bad.
EDIT:
Apparently Neptune has decided to shut down:
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.
