Urge TikTok to Lift Ban on 'Goon' and 'Gooning' Words

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The Issue

TikTok, one of the leading social media platforms with over 1 billion active users worldwide, has enacted a policy that silences certain parts of our online vocabulary, specifically the terms 'goon' and 'gooning'. These may be slang terms, but they have become important identifiers within the online community, and banning these words limits freedom of expression on the platform. While we understand and respect the need for content moderation to ensure a safe environment for all users, these specific terms are not inherently harmful or offensive. Their banning seems arbitrary and an unnecessary restriction on the diverse language of the global TikTok community. We are calling on TikTok to reassess the ban on 'goon' and 'gooning' and consider their context and cultural significance. Transparency in the policies used to determine what language is considered acceptable is crucial for maintaining trust and respect between TikTok and its users. We urge TikTok to allow 'goon' and 'gooning' back into our collective online language. Sign this petition to stand up for linguistic diversity and freedom of expression on TikTok.

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Petition created on 11 April 2025