A YouTuber raised this question today? Do you think streamers fit into this explanation of βseeking attentionβ?
Many live streamers seek attention, but it's driven by a mix of psychological needs (connection, status, self-expression) and practical goals (money, building community) rather than purely negative attention-seeking; it's a fundamental human desire amplified by platforms designed for sharing and engagement, with motivations ranging from loneliness to building a brand, making it a complex mix of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. Common Motivations for Seeking Attention in Streaming: Social Connection & Belonging: Streamers often crave connection, feeling noticed, and belonging to a community, fulfilling needs that might be lacking offline. Self-Expression & Identity: It's a way to build a personal brand, share opinions, demonstrate skills, and get validation for who they are. Financial Gain: Donations, subscriptions, and sponsorships can be significant motivators, with some streamers strategically using their attractiveness or controversial content for financial reward. Dopamine & Rewards: The immediate feedback from likes, follows, and donations triggers dopamine, reinforcing the behavior. Community Building: Creating a space where viewers feel important and influential fosters loyalty and deeper engagement, as seen in both "expository" (skill-sharing) and "experiential" (sharing life) streams. It's Not Always Negative: Authenticity: Many successful streamers focus on being genuine, as this fosters deeper engagement than forced personalities, notes this YouTube video on content creation. Engagement: Active engagement with chat, asking questions, and sharing stories are key to capturing and retaining viewers, not just being loud, say this Facebook post on getting viewers and this YouTube video on audience engagement. In essence, while some behaviors might seem like typical "attention-seeking," they often stem from basic human needs for recognition and community, leveraging streaming platforms as powerful tools for connection and validation, according to these Quora discussions on social media behavior.
βͺ@Zatoichi444β¬ Grow some balls bro. Like others, you fell victim to the online bullies who go around and try to take over panels with their nonsense fighting and ridiculous clips they drop in your backstage. Youβre laughable. Youβre def not cut out to be a good panel host. Go back to your lame job in the real world. lol lol lol π and btw, thx for dropping Stepph from the panel and returning my $5. I guess I got what I wanted all along!
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A YouTuber raised this question today? Do you think streamers fit into this explanation of βseeking attentionβ?
Many live streamers seek attention, but it's driven by a mix of psychological needs (connection, status, self-expression) and practical goals (money, building community) rather than purely negative attention-seeking; it's a fundamental human desire amplified by platforms designed for sharing and engagement, with motivations ranging from loneliness to building a brand, making it a complex mix of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.
Common Motivations for Seeking Attention in Streaming:
Social Connection & Belonging: Streamers often crave connection, feeling noticed, and belonging to a community, fulfilling needs that might be lacking offline.
Self-Expression & Identity: It's a way to build a personal brand, share opinions, demonstrate skills, and get validation for who they are.
Financial Gain: Donations, subscriptions, and sponsorships can be significant motivators, with some streamers strategically using their attractiveness or controversial content for financial reward.
Dopamine & Rewards: The immediate feedback from likes, follows, and donations triggers dopamine, reinforcing the behavior.
Community Building: Creating a space where viewers feel important and influential fosters loyalty and deeper engagement, as seen in both "expository" (skill-sharing) and "experiential" (sharing life) streams.
It's Not Always Negative:
Authenticity: Many successful streamers focus on being genuine, as this fosters deeper engagement than forced personalities, notes this YouTube video on content creation.
Engagement: Active engagement with chat, asking questions, and sharing stories are key to capturing and retaining viewers, not just being loud, say this Facebook post on getting viewers and this YouTube video on audience engagement.
In essence, while some behaviors might seem like typical "attention-seeking," they often stem from basic human needs for recognition and community, leveraging streaming platforms as powerful tools for connection and validation, according to these Quora discussions on social media behavior.
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βͺ@Zatoichi444β¬ Grow some balls bro. Like others, you fell victim to the online bullies who go around and try to take over panels with their nonsense fighting and ridiculous clips they drop in your backstage. Youβre laughable. Youβre def not cut out to be a good panel host. Go back to your lame job in the real world. lol lol lol π and btw, thx for dropping Stepph from the panel and returning my $5. I guess I got what I wanted all along!
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