Stream etiquette is a set of recommended guidelines used during GCROCK live streams for GCROCK, the viewers & anybody that becomes a part in the live stream.
SHD Agents of our community that use our ping feature for when they help community members in live streams should also follow this set of guidelines.
- The streamer is responsible for the whole show and should have a good plan as to how the stream is going to go.
- Anybody jumping in on the live stream with the streamer should know that they are in a live stream. It is common courtesy that people know they are being recorded and have an audience, and I believe law in some countries.
- The streamer should be aware of any guidelines their stream needs to adhere to on the platform they are streaming on.
- It is the streamers responsibility to manage anyone in the live stream that may be breaking any guidelines.
- Swearing is often okay in live streams at the discretion of the streamer but should be limited.
- If other people in the live stream are co-streaming then it is common courtesy for the streamer to have a way to mute themselves when interacting with their own chat.
- The streamer needs to find a good balance between providing the content and interacting with the chat. A good balance gives the best viewing experience.
- Do not beg for subs or gifts, do not over promote anything. Find a way to promote things in a natural way and maybe even have some fun with it.
- Do not bite at trolls or haters. Just mod them or let your mods deal with them, ignoring them is always the best way.
- When you jump into a stream you must respect any of the streamers wishes.
- Remember the the streamer is streaming to an audience and your cooperation will make things run smoother.
- It is not your job to understand platform guidelines when you jump in a stream with a streamer but you need to use common sense. You are broadcasting for the world to see, remain respectable at all times and let the streamer lead. The streamer will let you know if you cross any lines.
- You should try and find a good level of interaction with the streamer. If the streamer can have a good time with you then you may be asked back in the future. Always give the streamer space to speak though as they try and manage their stream.
- Remember the stream is about the streamer and their audience. Unless the streamer asks you, they don’t need to know how different you would do everything.
- If you are also streaming you need to make the streamer aware. You also need a way to mute yourself when you interact with your chat.
- If you are planning a co-stream with another streamer then both streamers should have a plan for how the stream will go with a clear understanding. Mics should always be muted when interacting with personal chats unless it involves both streamers or agreed otherwise.
- Be respectful: Avoid hate speech, trolling and disruptive behavior.
- Follow the streamers rules for the chat. Many streamers will moderate their chat in different ways so just respect them and their stream chat mods.
- Be supportive: Chat to the streamer, like their stream and subscribe if you want to join in their live streams again.
- Be patient! The streamer has a lot going on and may have a lot of chat to read through. They will reply when they can and if they miss your message it is nothing personal. Most streamers will have social media accounts like X or Discord so try and reach out in other ways if you really want to get in touch.
- Don’t stream snipe!
- Don’t backseat game. Backseat gaming is when you try and tell the streamer how to play a game. Imagine sitting down to play a game and somebody is stood next to you telling you what to do. Sometimes the streamer may look like they are struggling but struggling might be what makes it enjoyable for them and their viewers. They don’t care if you can do it easily. They will ask if they want your input.
- Don’t post spoilers!
If you have any further questions regarding stream etiquette feel free to reach out to us through our contact section within the GCROCK Community Discord.
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