Dirt: Just chatting

A shared sense of time comes baked into Twitch every time someone goes live. Viewers are the source of income, able to receive special emotes and Discord access through paid subscriptions, or through direct donations as “bits.” But possibly the most important feature of the platform is the chat, where viewers are continuously writing messages and c... See more

“creating a shared sense of time” is core to building communities.

There are also co-working streams, live feeds of people working at their desks, perfect for filling the space of an apartment you’ve been stuck in for too long. These dutiful streamers will play lo-fi music as they work, essentially turning themselves into real-life versions of the Lofi Girl, representing a ubiquitous form of ambience for current s... See more