Influencers and news commentators have "stitched" (a TikTok feature that adds a new video to an existing one) the original clips. Their tone varies widely: some frame the trend as a moral panic about "Gen Z degeneracy," others as a symptom of early exposure to pornographic content, and a few as a harmless (if annoying) adolescent boundary-testing phase. The most responsible creators use the moment to discuss consent, public vs. private behavior, and digital footprints.
: Social media platforms have a role in ensuring their environments are safe and respectful, through effective moderation and support for users. Influencers and news commentators have "stitched" (a TikTok
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