al_ak·3 anni fa·discussI think you're underestimating the draw of para-social relationships. That's what powers the "social media" part of TikTok. I think it would be disingenous to suggest that TikTok is anything other than social media.
al_ak·4 anni fa·discussIt's literally not the job of consumers to provide for your income. That may be a harsh lesson, but it's true.