The practice of procuring simulated participants for real-time streaming sessions on the TikTok platform entails the acquisition of a specified quantity of artificial viewers. This artificial inflation of audience size aims to create the illusion of popularity and engagement during live broadcasts.
Such tactics are often employed with the intention of enhancing perceived credibility, attracting genuine viewers through the bandwagon effect, and potentially influencing algorithm-driven visibility. However, the artificial nature of this engagement provides no substantial or enduring value.