"Very rare TikTok W": Twitter reacts as TikTok joins other social media platforms in banning Andrew Tate
The news of TikTok joining the Andrew Tate ban-wagon comes within days of Meta banning the former kickboxing champion from Instagram and Facebook, after he was found violating the latter's policy on dangerous individuals and organizations.
Tate has seen an astronomical rise in popularity in recent months after the controversial figure made headlines for his misogynistic views on women and their role in relationships. Netizens feel quite strongly about the issue, with people condemning the harmful effects his clips and TikToks have had on the young.
Most people welcomed the ban, with some praising TikTok for taking a stand against hate. A few, like Twitter user Krohnoh, even called the action a rare win, or "W," for the platform:
Andrew Tate's popularity had skyrocketed in the last couple of months after he appeared on popular podcasts and Twitch streams. His most notable appearance was on Adin Ross' livestream back in July, where the streamer basically gave the British-American MMA champion a huge platform to talk directly to thousands of viewers.
Infamous for calling women his property and denigrating their roles in society, Andrew Tate even conducted an online course on his platform where he taught lonely men how to pick up girls.
His most recent business endeavor, Hustler's University 2.0, is a presumably revamped program made after a failed first iteration, and is the reason for his frequent appearances on social media.
It is important to note that Hustler's University Affiliate program, which has since become inoperational after public backlash, was basically a pyramid scheme that allowed its students earn money by creating positive reviews on YouTube and other websites.
A notorious red-piller, Tate sold this online course
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