I do like watching certain players but what ruins it for me is the constant shouting out of subscribers, reading of donation messages, reacting to the chat, etc. It’s extremely parasocial, you basically pay to have the streamer say your name/read your message and give you attention. It’s annoying when you’re just trying to watch them play a game and discuss the game.
Jerma is the best streamer and the only one I’ve seen who uses the medium in a funny way
I do like watching certain players but what ruins it for me is the constant shouting out of subscribers, reading of donation messages, reacting to the chat, etc. It’s extremely parasocial, you basically pay to have the streamer say your name/read your message and give you attention. It’s annoying when you’re just trying to watch them play a game and discuss the game.
Jerma is the best streamer and the only one I’ve seen who uses the medium in a funny way
Internet Clown is a short, great way to describe another way streamers can be fun to watch
I don't even get watching live streams, especially if you don't like them interacting with the chat, why not watch videos instead?