Category: Kick

Geo-Transparency in Live Streaming: Could Exposing Viewer Locations Help Fight Viewbotting or Make It Worse? Over the past decade, every major digital platform from social networks to streaming services has grappled with an accelerating problem: bots. Whether it is fake engagement, automated accounts, or artificial inflation of metrics, the arms race between platforms and bad […]

One platform has implemented strict rules against 24/7 drop farming streams, which often involve looping prerecorded content or displaying static screens to allow passive reward collection. In contrast, a rival platform recently introduced its first major Drops event for the game Rust on November 13, 2025, permitting numerous channels to operate continuously without similar restrictions. […]

In today’s digital landscape, platforms like Twitch, Instagram, and X have changed how content creators connect with audiences. A recent meet-and-greet incident in the streaming world brought attention to how blurred fan and creator boundaries can become. That event and other reports of harassment at in-person gatherings highlight how complex parasocial relationships have become. These […]

Debunking the Twitch Lurker Myth: Why Viewer Counts Look Different in 2025 Rumors keep spreading that Twitch has stopped counting lurkers, but is it fact or fiction? In reality, a mix of technology changes, platform migration, and seasonal viewing habits better explains the shifts in numbers. Let’s dig into the details and separate myth from […]

Should Everyone Post Daily Clips on r/LivestreamFail? Exploring whether the daily clip strategy helps streamers gain exposure or risks hurting community reception. On r/LivestreamFail, consistency has become a trend. Redditor u/zur312 has been posting one clip almost every day, with most of the content focusing on Twitch streamer irissiri129. The idea is simple: steady exposure […]

Revolutionizing Live Streaming Discovery: Alternatives to Viewer Count Sorting Live streaming platforms like Twitch and Kick have revolutionized entertainment consumption, yet their directory systems often lag behind. For non-logged-in users, streams typically appear sorted by descending concurrent viewers, favoring popular content first. This method, while straightforward, may limit content variety. It also encourages viewbotting, with […]

Raiding used to be one of the best parts of streaming, a way to lift up fellow creators, share communities, and end a stream on a high note. I’ve been in the game for over 15 years, and I remember when a raid actually meant something. But lately, on Twitch and Kick, I’ve noticed a […]