Comment on TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending

Telorand@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• Nima@leminal.space ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  they’re buying the products, actually.

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  • Telorand@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    $6B in in-app purchases

    What product?

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    • Nima@leminal.space ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      the app allows for purchases of stuff that’s advertised.

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      • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        They are usually overpriced because someone is getting commission, but it’s a great way to find unique Xmas gift ideas to buy elsewhere.

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      • Telorand@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        Ah, I see. Doesn’t change my core point.

        Because I’m sure those advertisements weren’t curated by digesting user interaction data and selling it to advertisers. And I’m sure those sales aren’t further used to build profiles to sell to advertisers. /s

        Just because they got a dumb Stanley cup shilled by their favorite influencer doesn’t mean they’re not ultimately the product.

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