You can be the best streamer ever but if your mods, VIPs, and community in general is toxic, hostile, or just full of bad people, then NO ONE is going to want to watch you.
Do better.
Okay like so I didn't expect this to blow up 😂The love of the Stardew community is shining through this post, so thank you to everyone who is sharing tips, much appreciated!
Soooooooo Stardew first playthrough coming soon??? 👀
I am so thrilled and honored to announce that I have been accepted into the
@Twitch
Women's Guild! After applying last year and seeing all the acceptances over the past few weeks, I thought there was no chance.
Super excited to work with some of the best women on Twitch ❤️🧡💛
@TamaraLuvss
Forced friendship/view for view. I want people to watch me because they enjoy my content. Not just because you expect something in return.
I'll never hold it against anyone if they don't vibe with my streams, but it irks me when people won't watch just me bc i don't watch them
I'm thankful that my friendships on Twitch extend beyond being in streams & chatting. No one I know is keeping track of how often I am in their streams or discontinuing support. We check up on each other and are friends outside of stream chats.
This is how it should be.
@MaryMajora
Men are acting like children and that gaming is their toy they don’t wanna share lol.
“WAH IT’S MINE AND YOU CANT HAVE IT. GET OVER IT WAH. YOURE BAD AND I HATE YOU 😭”
Please stop apologizing for missing your friends’ streams. Life happens, other streams exist, and sometimes you might not even feel like talking to people at all.
Don’t apologize for being a person outside of a community.
At the beginning of this year, I decided that I will not be the one who holds myself back. I have decided to enter
#KatsCreatorRoyale
this year!
It's scary putting yourself out there, but holding yourself back only hurts you ❤️
@sleeepwaalker1
@CaitTeaPlays
@chlooeeeexo
yeah i agree with you lol. you don't get to decide if someone else finds your community safe or not. you can't just call your community a safe space and expect everyone to believe that it is just because you say it is. (especially if your chat makes those types of comments)
✨SCREAMING INTERNALLY ✨
I am SUPER excited to announce that I have been accepted into the
@lurkitcom
creator program!
I've been using Lurkit for about a year and it's how I get game keys for free as a content creator, so I'm thrilled to be able to work alongside them❤️
I've been seeing so many streamer pals and streamer mutuals step away from streaming for a multitude of reasons.
This is your reminder that you are loved 💕I hope all my streamer pals remember that it is okay to take breaks. Please put yourself first!
@Noodle_Streamer
Someone came into my stream before and called me bestie and dropped $100 & it only went downhill from there.
They would DM me constantly asking about my relationship with my bf, beg me to collab with them, etc. I should've told them to stop, but I felt so bad
Just in case anyone forgot, streamers are people too. We miss messages sometimes. It's probably not personal, so don't take it personally.
I miss messages all the time solely because two people's names are the same color. I will not feel guilty for being human.
Hi if you see this, my friend
@GameBoyNikolai
is making a game called The Shifting Cavern that will NOT burst an eardrum the first time you open it.
Check it out here -
Cancelling stream today because how hypocritical would it be for me to not practice what I preach.
Self care and taking breaks is not weak. Taking care of yourself ensures that you're keeping yourself strong🩷
hey everyone! My name is 🍑Apricot (aye-pricot) 🍑or April, and I'm a variety streamer on Twitch! I like playing Dead by Daylight the most, but have also been loving story games and choice based games!
I'm looking to make more friends in 2023, so don't be afraid to say hi!
One of my biggest insecurities as a small creator is that there are some people on this app that I think are really cool and I want to get to know more.
But I don’t know how to go about it because I think I’m being awkward or annoying every time I’m interact with them 🙃
Why are there people who rush streamers to fight bosses, progress in the game, or to stop talking to chat? If you wanna play the damn game so bad, go play it yourself. It's not your stream.
if a streamer or one of their mods asks you to stop doing something in their chat, stop fucking doing whatever you're doing
don't ask why, don't bother the mods, don't keep doing what you're doing. just fucking stop.
Please remember that there is a bit of delay between the time a message is sent and when a streamer reads that message.
So when you're telling me to "look over there" or "keep going that way," you're about 20 seconds too late bud
Y’all seriously gotta stop following me on all my socials expecting a follow back and then unfollowing me when I don’t.
I follow content and streams that I’ve checked out and enjoy. It’s nothing against you, just my preference.
Just did my second round of interviews for a job I'm really hoping for. I *think* it went really well!
Wish me luck - will be hearing back on Friday/Monday ❤️
@SmallAnt
There was this guy I went to elementary school with that walked on his toes so much that they literally gave him the “tip toe award” during awards day
Do any of you see streamers on Twitter/Twitch that you want to be their friend but have no idea how to approach them?
There are some really cool people out there 🥺
Participated in the
@BloomixStudio
Fortnite tournament today that was based on the most amount of kills you can get in 10 games.
This was my FIRST game (after getting follow botted, raided, AND hit on)
Had a first time chatter come in today and tell me I was cute. I (kindly) told them I had a boyfriend and they immediately left.
How’s your Friday going 🫠
@Lillipie101
It’s annoying to me that black women are excluded from so many spaces online, and when they try to make a space for themselves, they are ridiculed and mocked for it.
Everyone deserves a space where they can feel free to be themselves without hate, discrimination, etc.
Had to wait a few weeks to officially announce this, but I am SO stoked to be a
@PawsYourGame
Ambassador!
I am very passionate about animal welfare and a huge animal lover so this is something I am super excited about!
Future charity streams incoming!
Just got done with my final interview for this position I'm REALLY excited for.
Interviewer: Yeah, you're actually one of the top candidates for this position, and we're really excited for you.
🌠SEND ME ALL THE GOOD VIBES PLEASE I WANT THIS JOB SO BAD LOL 🌠
I've made some new frens, so I thought I would take the time to update my media kit! Here's a little info about me:
📌silly gorl energy
📌lover of all things indie games
📌variety streamer (but fortnite has my heart)
📌cannot be rizzed
You can’t be asking for advice and then get mad when people aren’t telling you what you wanna hear.
If you want to put yourself in this box and limit yourself until people agree with you, you’re only holding yourself back.
Have significantly cut back on fast food and have been eating better but can't notice a difference in my energy because I'm so fucking sad that I just wanna lay in bed all day lol
send ya gorl some love because this has been the worst week for me💔
@LorTheDestroyer
I’m concerned with the amount of people on my timeline today that think this kind of “banter” is okay.
Like I don’t understand at all why anyone would need to act this way over a god damn video game (or at all for that matter)
I'm partnered with
@snactiv
! I originally saw this on Shark Tank! Never did I dream that I would be able to work with them!
They sent me some SNACTIVs to share, so I'll be doing a giveaway! To enter:
❤️Follow
@apricot_snaps
(me!)
❤️Follow
@snactiv
❤️Reply w your fave snack
I have never felt more part of a community than today. I had so many people reach out to me or hop in the stream today to wish me luck/ask about my new job today, and it really showed me how many people I have by my side.
I'm so thankful for this corner of the internet ❤️
Being in a relationship with someone in the military who goes on deployments has been so terrifying. Every time our communication pattern is broken, I immediately go into a panic.
I'm checking the news daily, I'm riddled with anxiety, and I honestly just need a hug
I'm all for letting people do what they want with their streams, but why do some people shoutout every streamer who comes into their streams, even if they haven't met them before/watched their streams?
i think it's dangerous to promote someone you met that day.
Like I do NOT care whatever you consider a spoiler. If I fucking ask you to be careful about spoilers and story related messages in my stream, either respect that or leave.
You will NOT be disrespectful to other chatters or mods. Fucking first time chatters man…
i do not let numbers define because i am worth more than my viewer count
I premade these weeks ago, but this one felt relevant recently. You are more than a number friends ❤️
I almost never immediately follow anyone back because I only follow people whose content I watch & enjoy regularly.
It’s entitled to think people should follow you back solely because you chose to support them. You should follow bc you want, not bc you expect something in return
It upsets me when people don’t follow me back 🥹🥹 like I support you and your streams but I can’t get a follow? I see how it is 😂 I reached my limit now I gotta unfollow y’all that are too good for me ;) last chance!! 😂🙏
so uh since streamer Twitter is falling apart, who wants to be friends?
My name is April/Apricot, I like short walks on the beach, doggos, and spreading love💕
AHHHHH IF YOU WEREN'T IN STREAM TODAY, I AM OFFICIALLY PARTNERED WITH
@SpacePandaDelta
!!
I've been using their gummies for the past few months, and fell in LOVE! Thank you to the Space Panda fam for the warm welcome ❤️
(pst go try some gummies with code APRICOT)
Get ready for blast off as we welcome the newest partner to the
#pandafam
,
@Apricot_Snaps
🐼🚀
An exhilarating journey of excitement, laughter and entertainment is waiting for you with their content!
Save a cosmic 30% off with code APRICOT at 🧑🚀
Kinda sick and tired of the know-it-alls on Twitch. People that think they know everything, tell you what to do, and essentially put themselves on a pedestal.
Everyone is just trying to have fun, and you going into a stream just to "prove a point" or "help" is exhausting.
very typical that when i made a tweet asking people to be friends with me that i got sick and disappeared off social media for two weeks.
offer still stands, i like friends
don't make someone feel bad because they're struggling with a game that you found easy. what's difficult for you might be easy for someone else and vice versa
Also, thanks to the generosity of
@SpiritCityLofi
, I will be doing some coworking streams this week utilizing their brand new game releasing tomorrow - Spirit City: Lofi Sessions! So let's do boss gorl stuff frens
i hate that people will go back 10 years to find "evidence" of someone being a bad person and say that they're still a bad person.
if someone tried holding me accountable for things i said and who i was when i was THIRTEEN.. I am not who i was back then. I have learned and grown
I'm not usually a confrontational or mean person, but man it is so hard to not want to yell at every person on the internet who bullies my friends.
Remember, there are real people behind the screens of those you insult.
I added a !remind command to my stream where my mods can remind me to do stuff and it sends me a message in Discord.
My mods. The people who are supposed to keep my stream SAFE. The people who I trust on Twitch more than anyone. This is how they chose to use the remind command
Had someone new join & follow my stream yesterday for some open lobbies in DBD.
Immediately after the stream, he messaged me, told me I was pretty and asked if I had a boyfriend.
Support streamers because you like their content, not because you want to date them.
I asked
@abnormalavery
if she would crochet me an apricot, AND BOY DID SHE DELIVER (and she also sent a few cute extras)
You are so talented fren, and I am so thankful to know you ❤️
No bc I just saw a job ad where they lay out the interview process. 4 rounds of interviews & only in the last interview are salary, benefits, etc. discussed
If you have to host 3+ interviews for an entry or even mid level position, something is wrong with your hiring process.
I am SO excited to announce that I will be an official co-streamer for the
@womenledgames
showcase taking place on March 8th, at 5 PM EST!
The showcase will feature games developed by women! Before the event, we will play a few women-led demos❤️(check replies)
#WLG2024
Have recently been finding out about so many problematic/gross people in my circle and surrounding communities.
To quote
@queenofdagreen
, you rarely TRULY know how the people you meet online are. Remember for some people, their online personality is just a facade.
Hey everyone! My name is Apricot (I pronounce it Ay-pricot), or you can call me April 😁 I’m a Filipino American streamer who is sometimes funny. I play chill games!
If you wanna check me out, here are my links💕:
💜
❤️YT: Apricot Snap
🤍IG: apricotsnaps
Very excited to be participating in this charity event!! Join me and other amazing creators from
@PawsYourGame
and
@vs_evil
as we raise money for animals and celebrate National Animal Advocacy Day.
I'll be streaming on April 28th, playing Hitchhiker!
🐾Incentives in replies🐾
someone was in my friend's stream and said "if i played this game, you'd be out of so many subs"
out of spite, i gifted my friend their entire sub goal.
@kaitiekat85
I've heard the same thing! It's never really appealed to me, but so many friends have picked it up recently that it's giving me some serious FOMO 😂
Day 1 of
@aahstruh
’s content challenge!
👋🏻Hi frens, I’m April or Apricot! I have a never ending backlog and am an expert at dying in games 💀 I stream on Twitch 3-4 days per week
🎮I’m a big fan of all things cozy, indie, and adventure related but I’ll play anything!
While I am not the best graphics creator, I want to use my platform for good by posting streamer affirmations ❤️
Today's affirmation is: Success in streaming is a journey, and I celebrate each milestone along the way 🗺️
Parents... PLEASE monitor what your children are doing on the internet. A 9 year old come into my stream yesterday and asked if they could give me their phone number.
I won't judge whether you allow your children on social media, but if you do, please teach them internet safety
PSA: You don't have to follow me on Twitch just because I follow you. I want you to actually enjoy watching my content and not just follow to support me. Everyone I follow are people that I enjoy watching and would watch regardless, and I understand I'm not everyone's cup of tea!
Growing up my parents didn't force me to eat vegetables, so as an adult I'm so picky that it hurts.
Starting to eat at least a bite of a vegetable every meal until I can tolerate it🥦🍅🥕🌽
One of the biggest things I struggled with last year is realizing that just because we're friends does not mean I will enjoy your content.
That's so hard to say because I LOVE my friends and want all the good things for them.
Stop feeling guilty for cancelling your streams or taking a break from content creation. You are the most important thing and your community will understand.
Don't. Feel. Guilty.
I try to support as many small streamers as I can, but it's really frustrating when I go in someone's chat and I watch them read chat but ignore me even though nothing is going on in the game. Kinda a huge turn off :/