• kusivittula@sopuli.xyz
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    9 months ago

    my gf has tiktok so i hear the same few annoying soundtracks about 374 times a day, mostly before bed.

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      9 months ago

      I can get watching one’s friends, I’ve glanced in on friends playing games with that Steam streaming thing to see how they’re doing and what dumb decisions they’re making. But strangers? Just alien to me.

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        9 months ago

        Pointing out that people have insecurities isn’t putting anyone down. You show me a person who “doesn’t have insecurities” and I’ll show you a liar.

        I love how people on the internet love to inject their own meaning into words.

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          Blaming criticism on personal issues is blatantly putting people down. It’s the fallacy of projection.

          I love how people on the internet love to inject their own meaning into words.

          I don’t think you know what the word irony means.

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      9 months ago

      TBH I do it for the community of the thing. If I’m watching someone doing something I enjoy, and someone else is watching at the same time, I tend to feel a little more fulfilled about the whole situation.

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      9 months ago

      I wondered the same for years but the answer is obvious : same people who enjoy watching other people play sports, or other people have sex, I guess. Personally I’d rather do the thing than watch somebody else, but yeah, you do you. And sometimes it’s nice to watch the pros being good at it.

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        9 months ago

        Hell yes, I like to watch the pros go at it, double twist penetration, I could never manage that. Team USA will be bringing home the gold this year.

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      9 months ago

      Why do adults watch other adults kicking a ball?

      Because it is or was their hobby and it is fun to see other people do stuff that you like. Some streamers are very skilled so it’s similiar to sports, others are entertaining like podcaster or comedians.

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        9 months ago

        Why do adults watch other adults kicking a ball?

        For what it’s worth, I think both things are a stupid way to spend your time, so this retort isn’t the slam dunk you think.

        That being said, as a general rule I don’t begrudge adults for any of the harmless ways they choose to spend their time. If you think watching grown-ups in matching costumes playing ball like children or watching grown-up make boner and fart jokes while playing GTA with 12 year olds online, well neither of those are any of my concern and I’m just happy you’ve found something to occupy your time with that you find fulfilling even if I don’t.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        9 months ago

        Yup, I watch one strategy gamer because they’re way better than me at the game and I learn stuff about the game almost every time. I don’t have the time to really dig into such a complex game (I still play, but I have kids and a FT job), so I guess I kind of live vicariously through the streamer.

        I don’t see as much point in other games though, because I’d rather play than watch. But strategy games have a steep learning curve so I get more out of watching.

    • Trainguyrom@reddthat.com
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      9 months ago

      My wife has been watching twitch streamers for about a year and a half now. I just sent this screenshot to her because I know I’ve heard her mention Cleatus Cornwood while telling me about the nonsense they get up to

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    9 months ago

    Im a big fan of Northernlion, so much that is basically the background sound of our house. During the pandemic my wife went to her family home for vacation and got stuck there for months when all air travel was shut down and she started to watch him just because his voice made her feel in hom.