Asmongold, a popular streamer who regularly streams on bothTwitchand YouTube, recently expressed his appreciation for the chat culture on YouTube as opposed to that of Twitch. Although Twitch and YouTube are two of the most widely used streaming platforms for creators to share their content with their audiences, they are often compared in various aspects. Among the most discussed aspects whencomparing Twitch and YouTube as streaming platforms, chat culture is undoubtedly one of the most significant.
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During an appearance on the Steak and Eggs podcast, Asmongold expressed his discontent with Twitch’s repetitive and predictable chat culture. He specifically highlighted how users onTwitchfrequently recycle the same jokes and memes, which he finds uninteresting and monotonous. He also criticized the trend of users playing games like Marco Polo, where they use certain emotes to respond to particular phrases.
Additionally, Asmongold said that there are too many “weird” users on Twitch, which is the reason he would prefer to stream on YouTube. Although he acknowledges the benefits of having control over viewers on Twitch, likening it to controlling a cat, he still prefers to stream on YouTube. In contrast,fellow OTK members Emiruand Tectone expressed a preference for Twitch over YouTube.
Asmongold’s preference for YouTube chat culture over Twitch may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the type of content he streams and his personal preferences. For example, Asmongold primarily streamsWorld of Warcraft, which is a game that requires a significant amount of focus and concentration. A slower-paced chat experience may be more conducive to this type of content, as it allows him to engage with his audience without being overwhelmed by faster moving comments. To some extent, Asmongold is correct in his observation about Twitch chat culture, as the platform has faced criticism for its history of chat hate raids. A recent example of this is when aHogwarts Legacystreamer was brought to tears due to harassment in Twitch chat.
