Summary

Americans are posting videos about 3D-printed guns on the Chinese video app RedNote, despite the content being illegal in China.

While some users are uncomfortable with the topic, others see it as an opportunity for cultural exchange.

The future of TikTok remains uncertain as the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the ban.

  • @nutsack
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    67 hours ago

    if you printed a gun in china, where would you get ammo

    • @[email protected]
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      fedilink
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      75 hours ago

      Or the metal parts needed to make a “3d printed gun” function as anything other than a random suicide generator.

      You can’t print 100% of a functional gun on a consumer printer unless you are willing to accept it blowing up in your hand after a shot or 2.

      • @[email protected]
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        127 minutes ago

        Not actually true anymore but they’re not very performant.

        Fine for a handgun to kill someone up close with, but it’s not like making a machine to dohickey someone a la Abe is very difficult.