No, I would disagree with that characterization. We recommend videos to users based on what we think they're going to like and identify videos that we think they would like. David mentioned the town that you're in. Local content and locality of content is something that's important for TikTok, and somewhat unique to TikTok.
If you're in Quebec, you will get more Quebec-based creators recommended to you, and they're able to be discovered. There's actually a great small business in Trois-Rivières called Bonbons Mélangés. It is an ice cream and candy shop. It only opened in May, and the business has exploded. Because of the interest, people are driving from all over the province to go there to meet the owner, Annie, because of what they see on TikTok.