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Ehm, no, the criticism for parasocial relationships isn't that you're a "parasite", it's that it can be unhealthy for you if you're not careful. (Unless the parasite is targeted at the media person, in which case some do exploit this for profit and fame)
And it's more than just liking a media person. It's about feeling as if they are a friend that you personally know, and treat them like that.
The media didn't use to be interactive, which is really where the relationships turned toxic. Radio might have pitched you cigarettes and slimming drinks, but it didn't reply to comments, beg for likes, call out donors names mid broadcast, give you cute little pieces of flair to show off, on and on.
Parasocialability is now part of the intrinsic economy of the celebrity/fan relationship on the internet, and with most things you mix with capitalism, has been amped up to insane levels to maximize profit. It's unhealthy because unhealthy produces income along with the fanatics.