The functionality of indicating disapproval on TikTok comments raises questions regarding user privacy and visibility. Specifically, there is interest in understanding whether the action of negatively reacting to a comment is discernible to the comment’s author or other viewers. The current design of the platform does not provide explicit notifications to users when their comments receive negative feedback through a dislike mechanism.
The potential implications of such a feature touch upon user behavior and content moderation. If negative feedback were visible, it could influence commenters to revise or remove potentially offensive or unpopular content. Conversely, the lack of visibility may encourage more candid, albeit potentially controversial, opinions. Historically, online platforms have experimented with different approaches to displaying negative feedback, with varying degrees of success in fostering constructive online environments.