TikTok Blocks Searches for 'WGA' Amid Writers Strike
TikTok is blocking access to information about the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strikes, as writers have continued to strike for fair wages and better working conditions since early May.
The social media platform is currently blocking searches on the platform for “WGA.”
When the search is done, TikTok shows an error that reads that the term “may be associated with behavior or content that violates our guidelines.” Users are similar unable to search for #WGA with a hashtag.
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TikTok has also blocked the search term “WGA strike.”
It appears that TikTok is blocking results from any simple search that includes “WGA” in the search term as well, via Media Matters. Including “WGA” in addition to another word — like “WGA support” or “WGA strong” — blocks results.
At the same time, one popular daytime TV show just returned on Monday (September 11) amid criticism by the WGA, and audience members were kicked out of the audience for wearing pins in support of the protest.