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!lurk
A chat command viewers type to say 'I'm here, but quietly watching in the background.' A polite way to support without chatting.
Related terms
- Lurker
A viewer who watches without chatting. Totally normal and still counts toward your viewership — lurkers are appreciated!
- Chatbot (Nightbot, StreamElements bot)
An automated helper in chat that filters spam, runs commands like !discord or !socials, and posts timed messages so the streamer doesn't have to.
- Follower vs Subscriber
A follower gets notified when you go live (free). A subscriber pays monthly to support you. You want both, but subs are income.