Synopsis
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (NationPress) Model Chrissy Teigen, married to singer John Legend, has proposed that social media be paused from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to provide everyone a much-needed break, reflecting on how 'life was wonderful' before platforms like Facebook and Instagram.Key Takeaways
- Chrissy Teigen calls for social media to be inactive overnight.
- She believes life was better before social media.
- The call follows recent news about TikTok facing a ban in the US.
- President-elect Trump offers a solution for TikTok.
- Teigen emphasizes a need for balance in our digital lives.
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (NationPress) Model Chrissy Teigen, married to singer John Legend, has called for a halt to social media activity from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to provide everyone with a necessary break, highlighting that "life was incredible" before the advent of platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
In her Instagram Stories, she stated: "I truly believe that one day there will be an amazing rule; my first suggestion is that the government or an ethics committee should deactivate social media from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m..”
"Keep everything accessible. Everyone can enjoy it, but only between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Just shut it down. Simple as that."
Teigen further expressed: "I come from a time when we had nothing and then we discovered everything. Friends, life was wonderful. Life was fantastic before this. I know it’s challenging to perceive it now, but it’s achievable. It’s entirely achievable. This doesn’t have to be our reality. I’m saying this for myself too because, clearly, I’m on here right now! But it shouldn’t dictate our lives or encompass our existence."
This statement follows the recent news about TikTok being banned in the US after lawmakers demanded its Chinese parent company ByteDance sell the platform or face a blackout in America, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
However, the service has received a temporary stay thanks to US President-elect Donald Trump, who has committed to collaborating with the company to find a resolution after taking office on Monday.
A statement from TikTok shared on X indicated: "In coordination with our service providers, TikTok is working on restoring services.
"We appreciate President Trump for offering the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not face penalties for providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to prosper. It’s a robust defense of the First Amendment and a stand against arbitrary censorship. We will collaborate with President Trump on a long-term solution to keep TikTok operational within the United States."
