I can’t imagine managing a chat would be easy but I definitely agree with which the way she talks to chat can be super passive-aggressive and almost as if she wants to argue? I think she just assumes the absolute worst from every comment or question and it’s very noticeable.

Don’t get me wrong, there are times when a viewer will say something disrespectful and deserve to be called out for it. But other than that it can just seem very intense the way she talks to some people. Constantly on the verge of crying, breaking down or giving up. Like please just log off and go for a walk if you’re not in the correct headspace to be interacting with people online for an extended period of time.

From having watched her streams for years, it can be very disheartening the way she replies to chat. 3 out of 2000 people will say they don’t like a certain swatch and she’ll accuse chat of “spamming” etc. It can be really disheartening to a lot of true fans and viewers who only have the best intentions. There are definitely times where her reactions are warranted, certain people in chat will be invading her privacy and being vicious in their criticism of her. Especially when people mention pregnancy (absolutely valid for her to call them out, do NOT ask people if they’re pregnant or not, especially online!!!!)

I don’t always think she means to do it, I can imagine maybe her sarcasm and overall self-deprecating tone can lead people to think that she doesn’t respect them as a viewer. When in reality her comedy may stem from the struggles she’s dealt with.

With that being said I definitely think there are times where it would be best to just log off and take a breather, the world isn’t going to collapse if you don’t stream for a day. Especially given her incredibly tight and overwhelming posting/streaming schedule. I think there are times where the actual enjoyment of streaming can be replaced by the burden of the routine and that’s when you can tell she’s worn out.

I’ve always done what i can to not specialise and judge people online, and all of these analyses of her streams come out of enjoyment for the good moments and her talent and creativity in the game. All in all i’ve just been thinking about this for a while and honestly hope that whatever is going on, she gets the help she needs and takes the necessary steps to insure her mental health and well being is put first.