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Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby
Honestly, I had no idea how big streamers where until South Park did an episode on that Pewdiepie dude. Holy c**p, my autospell actually corrected me on his name. I cease to be amazed. Apparently he's made millions from streaming. More power to him and others that are pulling bank. I'd trade in my job for that position in a heartbeat. I just don't see the draw in watching someone else play video games. Guess I'm just getting old.
@rayfromjersey said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
- Your stream isn't as entertaining as you think it is.
If there was a post of the month award bro, I would nominate you! That kicked a*s! +1000 upvotes.
Streamers...whatever. Get a real job.
@ttargetpractice I'm a streamer, and I like the player interaction via chat. It feels like having your good friends over for a giant LAN party.
Plus, all your game play is recorded, so no more "I shoulda recorded that" moments.
Not all streamers are d-bags. just most ;-)
@deliciouspack said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@ve111a No, because streamers don't stream JUST to annoy you.
Would you stay with a crew that all spoke a language you're not fluent in?
Would you stay with a crew that wanted to do skull forts even though they're awful at PvP?
Would you stay with a crew that locked you in the brig for literally no reason?
No, of course you wouldn't. So how is peacefully leaving a streamer's game any different?"Reacting to a streamer" is not an excuse to act like a troll. Either you are a troll, or you are not a troll.
I can't tell; it seems that you are trolling people with most of your posts. Is this just another instance of trolls trolling trolls?
Ironic really when it was the streamers/tubers that made the game blow up in popularity in the first place and yet they are the devil...hmmm. Not every streamer is a controlling/sell out type of person you know? Some are quite chill and just enjoy the company and if you think streaming isn't a real job? I suggest giving it a try, you might think otherwise.
@wkd1337 You know, there are plenty of people that stream because they simply play a lot of games and decided to stream it cause it's easy and people like it...
They stream what they play and how they play it, if liked they become bigger.
True that most become liked by acting, it's just like a tv show, it's acting to make it entertaining. (Hell no that everyone is a good actor, notice a lot of streamers just spout out c**p to appease their viewers with their meaningless words)
To say that you hate streamers in general and want to mess up their day is quite shortsighted and petty though.
I can agree when a guy joins a lobby and tries to take over he's a total n*****d that deserves to be puked on, streamer or no.
But to go as far as to just annoy streamers because they are streamers... Sad...
If someone asks you to do or not do something you can play along, if you don't agree you can say you don't agree.
And if you really don't like it don't play with them, if they join you ask them to leave, if he doesn't and gets annoying brig him and drown him in your puke anyway.
But you call yourself an adult while encouraging such behavior?@personalc0ffee The OP is a narcissistic twit. That is why I said what I said. Jealous? Hardly...if you knew what I did, you'd be giving me the flak I just gave him. In retrospect, the streamers are slick, almost con artist like. The real suckers are the one's watching. Pathetic actually.
@personalc0ffee How do you mean?
Look, if someone joins a random crew to play, and they happen to end up on a stream, they are under no obligation to "obey" the streamer, nor do anything to help the streamer. They paid for the game just like the streamer did. Nor are they under an obligation to leave. My issue here is the arrogance of the OP. If anything the streamer would be wise to humble him/herself...more flies with honey and all that jazz.
@personalc0ffee said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@touchdown1504 said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@rayfromjersey said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
- Your stream isn't as entertaining as you think it is.
If there was a post of the month award bro, I would nominate you! That kicked a*s! +1000 upvotes.
Streamers...whatever. Get a real job.
Knock that, get a real job stuff off right now. That is a real job. They have to pay taxes and they make money to pay the bills. That is all that qualifies for a real job.
Quit being a cynical old grump just because you have/had to work 9-5 at some job that doesn't appreciate you or pay you enough.
You're just cynical and jealous because you didn't or don't get to sit around and make money by being entertaining. Very huge misconceptions about it being easy to stream or be a youtuber and make money.
Oh it certainly has its pitfalls!
I agree with @TouchDown1504 on this one. @TheMilkman-VaEc had it right, It's a hobby. A job is going out and being a productive member of society, Not a screaming child like Pewdeepeeuew warping and perverting young minds into emulating and copying them. I cringe when ever I see a young kid "dab" or quote streamers. They aren't actors or entertainers they are just some guy recording himself playing video games. Streaming and E-sports have way too much spotlight and are what is ruining the current gaming industry, When I was young you would play with friends instead of competing in weird competitions or watch someone else play a game. Sure I may be a "grandpa" in their eyes but I have my opinion and that is it.
@personalc0ffee said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@ve111a Yah just no.
That's old fuddy duddy mindset.
A job is a job, period.
If you are paying bills and paying taxes, you are working and providing for your needs. Just because you can't do what they do, gives you no right.
I can do what they do I game daily, I also have a real job that contributes to society. Just because you pay taxes doesn't make it a real job it contributes nothing positive to society and your community. We are all entitled to our own opinion and most people over 35 tend to agree with me on this lol.
@personalc0ffee said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@ve111a That is not correct and is entirely ignorant.
That is also not how taxes work. Taxes pay into the system, mostly welfare. Not to mention other things like roads, etc.
This argument is stupid and pointless from people that do not understand that one does not need to leave their house to work a "real job"
Frankly, I find it utterly distasteful and disrespectful.
We are done here.
And that is your opinion and are entitled to as such, because our opinions don't match doesn't make either of them wrong. It is not ignorant at all, I have my beliefs and how I was raised and what I view of society and that formed my opinion. I am sorry you feel that way and having to resort to saying my view as it differs from yours is "utterly distasteful and disrespectful." That's not fair and not needed.
Who are you to say what type of job contributes positively to society? I am over 35 and I do not agree with you at all actually.
@rock-wrx said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
Who are you to say what type of job contributes positively to society? I am over 35 and I do not agree with you at all actually.
I'm a man with an opinion. that's my opinion. I feel unless you are contributing to your economy or community it's not a job, but a hobby you are getting paid for. My big grief isn't with them its the community that accepts it and perpetuates the cycle watching them and giving them money and donations for doing nothing but playing games. It's with the parents that allow very young kids to watch an ungodly amount of streams and thinking its ok. I'm just not a fan of how the gaming industry is just turning more and more into this mess. I wish that it was wholesome like it used to be. What about when these kids are our age with no career goals, No skills, No education, No experience and their reflexes are going like mine are and they are now needed to get a job. I genuinely feel bad for them and that is the cycle that the gaming industry promotes, Watch, rinse, repeat.
@ve111a Those guides always had some glaring misinformation in sections too. Kind of foreshadowing the internet. Ha
@ttargetpractice said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
The only people worse than streamers are the people who watch streamers. It's pitiful to be so hungry for attention, but I don't even have a word for the people who give that attention.
to me twitch only serves one purpose, kind of a hands off demo. if a game comes out that i'm semi interested in, and i want to see what its all about, i'll give it a watch. that it has become a new vocation blows my mind. do these people really spend their hard earned money to support these streamers, or is it moms credit card?
I love the friendly banter my threads cultivate.
We are all friends here, right? ☠
Also, I don't hate "streamers" because they stream. However, I dont like how the video game industry has rallied around this culture, creating a gated community of gamers that stream down from on high, getting exclusive benefits in game at times (not necessarily SoT). Now you have kids that look up to these streamers and want to be like them, creating thousands of small channels that basically give these gaming companies free advertising... 90% (or more) of people streaming will not successfully turn a viable profit, and they will never be compensated for anything they do for the industry. Not to mention the less-than-great role models some of these streamers turn out to be.
I'm not trying to shame you for being entertained by streamers, by all means, be entertained! By all means, stream yourself... I'll just be over here nursing this tankard and enjoying the game for myself, and not vicariously through others. :)
Stream-sniping, on the other hand... now that's where the fun is! If only I stop getting weird disconnect errors every time I'm connected to well-known streamers lobbies... insert grog filled conspiracy
@ve111a said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@rock-wrx said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
Who are you to say what type of job contributes positively to society? I am over 35 and I do not agree with you at all actually.
I'm a man with an opinion. that's my opinion. I feel unless you are contributing to your economy or community it's not a job, but a hobby you are getting paid for. My big grief isn't with them its the community that accepts it and perpetuates the cycle watching them and giving them money and donations for doing nothing but playing games. It's with the parents that allow very young kids to watch an ungodly amount of streams and thinking its ok. I'm just not a fan of how the gaming industry is just turning more and more into this mess. I wish that it was wholesome like it used to be. What about when these kids are our age with no career goals, No skills, No education, No experience and their reflexes are going like mine are and they are now needed to get a job. I genuinely feel bad for them and that is the cycle that the gaming industry promotes, Watch, rinse, repeat.
Streaming was not started with the idea of revenue being earned. It was started with the idea of letting people watch their friends or possibly someone they found entertaining play games their way and somehow, it became a job, whether you like it or not. Those streamers you put down put more charity work in then you ever will and probably pay more in taxes then you ever will. I suppose because of this mindset you will consider acting not to be a real job, but being the type of person you are, I bet you will still watch movies. Sports? Same thing, announcers? Same thing, it's entertainment and it is actually people like you that make it possible, because it is the older people that find themselves entertained enough to donate or subscribe in the first place.
The influence of the child vs the entertainer is up to the parent to decide what is deemed "Watch worthy." but that falls on the parents fault of not giving two flying folds of a fudge and that is fact, parent neglect and why is that? Primarily because the current generation of people born in the 80's/90's weren't really brought up in a way to care, so why should their kids? The best babysitter on the market is technology, so why not seek a job there? In anycase, you're stereotypical and I bet your family must love you. Doesn't seem like too many other people do though because while that may be your opinion that "Streaming isn't a real job." It's down right wrong and yes, you could try it with your full time job/family, but I doubt you'd get far.
@kashaarafall said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@ve111a said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
@rock-wrx said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
Who are you to say what type of job contributes positively to society? I am over 35 and I do not agree with you at all actually.
I'm a man with an opinion. that's my opinion. I feel unless you are contributing to your economy or community it's not a job, but a hobby you are getting paid for. My big grief isn't with them its the community that accepts it and perpetuates the cycle watching them and giving them money and donations for doing nothing but playing games. It's with the parents that allow very young kids to watch an ungodly amount of streams and thinking its ok. I'm just not a fan of how the gaming industry is just turning more and more into this mess. I wish that it was wholesome like it used to be. What about when these kids are our age with no career goals, No skills, No education, No experience and their reflexes are going like mine are and they are now needed to get a job. I genuinely feel bad for them and that is the cycle that the gaming industry promotes, Watch, rinse, repeat.
Streaming was not started with the idea of revenue being earned. It was started with the idea of letting people watch their friends or possibly someone they found entertaining play games their way and somehow, it became a job, whether you like it or not. Those streamers you put down put more charity work in then you ever will and probably pay more in taxes then you ever will. I suppose because of this mindset you will consider acting not to be a real job, but being the type of person you are, I bet you will still watch movies. Sports? Same thing, announcers? Same thing, it's entertainment and it is actually people like you that make it possible, because it is the older people that find themselves entertained enough to donate or subscribe in the first place.
The influence of the child vs the entertainer is up to the parent to decide what is deemed "Watch worthy." but that falls on the parents fault of not giving two flying folds of a fudge and that is fact, parent neglect and why is that? Primarily because the current generation of people born in the 80's/90's weren't really brought up in a way to care, so why should their kids? The best babysitter on the market is technology, so why not seek a job there? In anycase, you're stereotypical and I bet your family must love you. Doesn't seem like too many other people do though because while that may be your opinion that "Streaming isn't a real job." It's down right wrong and yes, you could try it with your full time job/family, but I doubt you'd get far.
No need for personal attacks.... Jeez. My family loves me just fine I'm a good person, happy, have a good job and provide for them. If I hurt your delicate feelings I guess I'm sorry. This is my opinion and attacking someone for Thier opinions is just wrong.
@ve111a You can be good person all you like and as I said, I bet your family loves you for it. However, your opinion is biased and wrong because what qualifies as a real job? Making money, paying taxes mostly and contributing to society, no? Well, those streamers do more in that regard than most people ever will and if you can't realize that, then get the wool out of your eyes. AGDQ has raised more in cancer research in the passed 6 years then most normal american foundations have done in the passed 10, guess what? Streamers. You need broaden your horizon before you speak about such things because you are just downright wrong.
One bad egg such as Pewdiepie which actually followed the person "Fred" and kind of stole the idea is not a significant example to down the entire force of entertainment.
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So, I stream. So does that mean, most of you now hate me without even knowing me? I've raised hundreds of dollars for Extra Life (the initial reason I started streaming). I know it isn't a fantastical figure but it is more than zero. And to be honest, streaming is a bit tougher than it looks. That is, if you want to have a half way decent stream. You need the right hardware, software, work on balancing it all together, getting games you want to play lined up, get used to talking to yourself.... and the motivation to keep playing on days when you really just want to veg and watch TV or something. Granted, I stream as a hobby in addition to my main job.
Another added benefit to streamers is that you can watch them play games that you are on the fence about buying yourself. I do this all the time when I am not 100% sure of a game. This way, I can see the gameplay and get a better pulse across multiple players on their attitudes towards it.
Now I don't condone the bossy streamers that try to be all high and mighty to other players. That is just general douch3 baggery. But that goes for everyone, not just streamers. I have been streaming in the past and relegated myself to sail maintenance. Just not a fan of people painting all streamers with such a broad brush.
@coconut-monkey6 I agree that this doesn't count for all streamers.
I think the issue with streamers occure when they are the bossy ones and forgetting what they are playing. As long as you work with the crew, there shouldn't be any problems.I agree that setting everything up for recordings or streams can be a bit tricky. But nowadays when you can just start mixer on the XBox and strat streaming, all you have to set up is probably your mic, at least for a "simple" stream.
@sirliborius Yea, that is exactly how I started. Then I slowly started to pick up extra things and started linking to my PC. I am still really green on my sound mixing though. I can never quite get my levels right and don't want to invest (yet) on an external mixer, lol.
My qualms with the stream culture are more with the high level mechanisms than the people doing it for donations and fun. I stated a bit of that in a post that is buried between @Kashaarafall and @Ve111a 's debate.
Also, this post was more about making fun of streamers in SoT specifically, and not generally across the board.
@wkd1337 said in Proper etiquette when being joined into a twitch streamers lobby:
My qualms with the stream culture are more with the high level mechanisms than the people doing it for donations and fun. I stated a bit of that in a post that is buried between @Kashaarafall and @Ve111a 's debate.
Also, this post was more about making fun of streamers in SoT specifically, and not generally across the board.
lol I'm done, can't change peoples opinions and everyone is entitled to one. i just don't wanna be told how to play, Especially in SoT and I don't like being content in someones stream where they are potentially making money, especially off me in game. So that's just my, I'm sure unpopular, opinion. I'm older so most my opinions are unpopular to todays society anyways lol.
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