[readonthegoapp]

i don't know if TikTok's tech is that good or not, but it seems apparent that silicon valley was unable to compete with it until we got even more-massive direct assistance from Uncle Sam and other government entities.

[ulfw]

Then how come instagram's Reels (a copycat product) works as fast, as efficient and with the same kind of UX?

Are you saying instagram got "massive direct assistance from Uncle Sam and other government entities"? How would you even come up with that opinion?

[readonthegoapp]

did uncle same shut down reels too? i didn't see that.

[hot_gril]

Yep, YouTube had no real competitors until TikTok came out. Get too comfy, and this is what happens.