Make TikTok Listen – Stop Online Bullying

Online bullying and harassment are causing serious harm. Every day, people face intimidation, humiliation, threats and targeted abuse on TikTok, yet many reports come back as “No violations found”, allowing harmful behaviour to continue.

For many people, TikTok is more than entertainment. It’s a community, a source of friendship and support, and sometimes a lifeline for those who feel lonely, isolated or vulnerable.

Nobody should have to choose between their mental wellbeing and being part of an online community.

We have heard heartbreaking stories of people experiencing relentless bullying, including those who have died by suicide. Although suicide is complex and cannot be attributed to one cause, the devastating impact of sustained harassment must never be underestimated.

What We Want TikTok to Change

1. Compulsory Identity Verification

Introduce secure identity checks so users can be held accountable for their actions while keeping their personal identities private from the public. Accessible alternatives must be provided for people without photographic ID.

2. Stop Repeat Offenders

Prevent bullies from repeatedly returning under new accounts after being blocked or banned. Blocking should protect someone from the individual responsible, not just their username.

3. Better Reporting and Human Moderation

Improve automated systems and increase trained human reviewers to recognise bullying, coordinated harassment and repeated targeting. Serious or repeated reports must receive proper investigation, not simply an automated rejection.

4. Emergency Reporting on LIVE Streams

Introduce an urgent reporting system for self-harm, unconsciousness or other immediate dangers, with rapid assessment by trained safeguarding teams and emergency escalation where appropriate.

5. Protect Adults as Well as Children

Adults deserve effective protection from bullying, harassment and psychological harm too. Safety measures must recognise the needs of vulnerable users of all ages.

Enough Is Enough

Telling victims to block, ignore or leave TikTok is not the answer. Those responsible for bullying must face consequences, and the platform must take greater responsibility for protecting its community.

This isn’t about restricting freedom of speech. It’s about recognising the difference between expressing an opinion and deliberately causing harm.

Blocking should mean protection. Reporting should mean action. And safeguarding should never depend on an algorithm alone.

Bullying is not entertainment. Kindness is not weakness. And silence should never be mistaken for acceptance.

Please sign and share this petition. Together, we can make TikTok listen and help create a safer, kinder community for everyone.

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