Scarra Addresses Toxicity in Twitch Chat and Mental Fatigue
Popular streamer William “Scarra” Li, known for his success in Teamfight Tactics, recently spoke out about the toxicity in his Twitch chat and the toll it has been taking on his mental health.
In a recent appearance on the “Off the Pill” podcast hosted by Ryan “nigahiga” Higa, Scarra opened up about the challenges of streaming to new viewers.
Toxic Viewers and Backseating
Scarra specifically addressed the issue of toxic viewers who engage in backseating, constantly telling him what he’s doing wrong while he plays.
“When you gain new viewers, you have to be extremely cautious, especially in strategy games where backseating is common,” Scarra explained. “In Teamfight Tactics, when I attract a lot of new viewers who are toxic and aggressive, it disrupts my gameplay flow.”
Scarra has been streaming for 243 days as part of his 365-day stream challenge, and it has proven to be more mentally challenging than he expected. He took to Twitter last month to express how the process has been deteriorating his mental well-being.
Counteracting the Negativity
To counteract the negativity and cope with these challenges, Scarra has implemented a “defense mechanism.” He has been trying not to get upset or snap back at his viewers as frequently and has increased the number of people he bans from his chat. Additionally, he has started reading fantasy fiction to bring more balance to his daily routine.
To catch Scarra in action, tune in to his Twitch channel where he frequently streams Teamfight Tactics.
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