[Ritewut]

You're assuming it's not useful because it doesn't bode well for your argument. What makes you think assuming the majority aren't mindless consumers is useful?

[nomel]

Again, if people enjoyed watching things they didn't like TikTok would not be eating everyone's lunch.

[Ritewut]

Tiktok is not eating everyone's lunch. Instagram Reels and Youtube Shorts have caught up to and in some metrics even beat Tiktok.