Even if you don’t use Tik Tok, you’re probably already familiar with the controversial social media app that was facing extermination, until a last second extension saved it after a short outage. (story HERE).

If you’re not, the mini video app has dominated over the past few years, with addictive algorithm that easily hooks in viewers, despite security concerns involving China.

Users are so enamored with it, one of them set fire to the office of 6th Wisconsin District Congressman Glenn Grothman’s office this past weekend.

This act will only push those that are neutral about the app away from saving it, and make the job of it’s allies even harder in turning the national tide of opinion their way.

It was also terribly dangerous. Someone could have been killed.

Given President Donald Trump’s soften stance on Tik Tok, an actual communication with the office might have gone much further in helping the cause.

Instead of arson, how about a letter? It doesn’t always feel like it but they do get read.

Instead of hurting your future with a criminal record, how about videos on social media, including Tik Tok with a heartfelt message on why the app should be saved? Actual grassroots mobilization.

But instead, a member of the Wisconsin congressional delegation now has ample cause to oppose any measures to save Tik Tok. “Someone tried to burn down my office” is a pretty strong rebuttal to anyone opposing your opinion.

Unfortunately for Tik Tok, wild stunts has become the language we’ve learned to speak from it, whether it’s dancing in traffic, or terrifying our seniors in grocery stores.

If we really want to save it, common sense must prevail.

And you can follow me on Tik Tok with the icon in the upper right hand corner.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments.