TikTok Forced to Cancel #MyPride Virtual Event for Creators After Zoom Bombing

Uninvited people flooded the call with hateful comments

TikTok was forced to abruptly call off its #MyPride virtual event for creators Thursday when uninvited intruders flooded the Zoom event with hateful comments.

Over 500 LGBTQ+ creators were invited to participate by joining online sessions, fireside chats, panels, breakout sessions and digital celebrations.

TikTok announced the cancellation via tweet Thursday afternoon, saying, “Today’s #MyPride event was meant to be a celebration of our community and of authenticity, self-love and inclusivity. Unfortunately, some bad actors—who were not invited to the Zoom event—interrupted the start of the celebratory event with extremely hurtful, harmful comments.

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