TikTok has taken action to remove videos that were part of a troubling trend known as 'training in case she says no,' which depicted simulated violence against women. Initially brought to light through reports and an investigation by Brazil's Federal Police, the trend involved creators portraying romantic scenarios followed by aggressive reactions to potential rejection. This alarming content, which demonstrated violent behaviors, raised serious concerns regarding the platform's treatment of gender-based violence and the responsibility of social media in curbing harmful trends.

The removal of at least 20 posts identified by the media outlet g1 came after TikTok was prompted to act following the investigative reports. In the videos, creators would act out scenarios that started normally with romantic advances but quickly escalated to aggressive displays, including simulated punches and other violent mock actions in response to rejection. TikTok confirmed that these videos were indeed in violation of their community guidelines and were removed once flagged.

Despite the removal of the videos, TikTok has indicated that the profiles associated with this content remain active, raising questions about the platform's ongoing efforts to regulate harmful content and whether more stringent measures are needed to protect users from ideologies that promote violence, especially against women. The incident highlights a significant challenge for social media platforms in the balance between free expression and responsibility to prevent the spread of harmful behavior, particularly in light of the increasing scrutiny they face over how user-generated content is managed.