Your first point and your last point contradict each other.

So providing the context/source = promoting it? Do you think people are going to see the descriptor text and say, “Finally!This meme made me decide to finally download TikTok!” Doubtful. Everyone and their momma (literally) knows about TikTok. It doesn’t need advertising. I think you’re doing more to draw attention to it and thus Streissanding the thing anyhow.

Please explain how this odd promoting TikTok.

If there’s nothing wrong with it then he should stand on business and admit it rather than lie about it.

Ever had to move when you were a kid? Kids have to make new friends all the time. So do adults. Being forced to make new friends because of your own mistakes is part of life. You talk about it like it’s abuse.