• Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
    12·
    11 months ago

    As a genXer I don’t get it either. The model at the moment referenced here makes much more sense to me at least. Not understanding twitch is a real marker of shifts in generational mindsets. I think I understand tech, but I wouldnt invest in tech sectors as I clearly don’t have the instinct for it anymore.

    • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      11·
      11 months ago

      If my kids were unmonitored, they’d probably watch game streamers all day, every day.

      I rationalize it like watching sports, but I don’t really understand that either.

      • Bongles@lemm.ee
        141·
        11 months ago

        When you were younger did you ever watch a sibling or a friend play a game? Same vibe, but it’s a streamer you find enjoyable or entertaining.

        • sbv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          6·
          11 months ago

          When you were younger did you ever watch a sibling or a friend play a game?

          My attention wanders if I’m not playing.

          I totally understand that people might enjoy it, however. It just isn’t for me.

        • Damage@slrpnk.net
          3·
          11 months ago

          We fought because we both wanted to play. My father ended up buying two game systems.

        • AnonStoleMyPants@sopuli.xyz
          3·
          11 months ago

          I always did this. I let my friends play and I watched. Dunno why really. I still find it extremely hard to play single player games (or solo multiplayer), I just get bored. I need to either watch or play with a friend.