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“Disturbing”: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm
Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resources
TL;DR
- Perez Hilton livestreamed himself self-harming on TikTok, prompting criticism of the platform.
- Users questioned how long the broadcast remained live and criticized TikTok's moderation.
- TikTok stated its systems flagged the live stream within minutes and referred it to moderators.
- Subsequent live streams were removed quickly, and Hilton's account was banned.
- Screen recordings of the footage circulated on other platforms, leading to advice on muting mentions and turning off autoplay.
- Mental health resources were shared by influencers and users.
- Hilton's team confirmed he is receiving medical care and asked for privacy.
- The article also briefly touches on Hilton's past as a celebrity gossip blogger and his reflections on past meanness.