What Is SkinnyTok? And Why Did TikTok Ban It From Search?

Banning #SkinnyTok Won't Save Us. Beating Diet Culture Will Take a Lot More Than That

In this op-ed, Features Director Brittney McNamara considers TikTok's #SkinnyTok ban and the seemingly unbeatable monster of diet culture.

France Just Redefined Global Speech on TikTok

by Cindy Harper, Reclaim The Net: TikTok’s decision to block the “SkinnyTok” hashtag across its entire platform followed direct intervention from the French government, revealing how national pressure is increasingly shaping global online speech, even when the content in question is not illegal. French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz just claimed victory, celebrating the platform’s removal […]

TikTok removes 'SkinnyTok' – why experts say more action is needed

The homepage for promoting thinness is no longer available on the app.

TikTok Just Blocked Search Results for 'SkinnyTok'

Criticized for promoting unhealthy eating and weight loss behavior, TikTok finally silenced the "SkinnyTok" trend.

TikTok Took Down #SkinnyTok, But #FatTok’s Still Going Strong

TikTok has officially banned the hashtag #SkinnyTok, and predictably, the media is celebrating. The ban follows pressure from European regulators, who argued that SkinnyTok’s content was dangerous and potentially triggering for young users. If you try searching the term now, all you'll get is a helpline and a resource page about body image. Clara Chappaz, France’s digital-technology minister, called the hashtag “unacceptable” and said, “These vi…