<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://phire.place/@phire" class="u-url mention">@<span>phire</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@whitequark" class="u-url mention">@<span>whitequark</span></a></span> I've heard an experienced Twitch streamer recommend turning off the viewer count during streams for the same reason. even if you ARE intentionally trying to build a (semi-commercial) audience, if you wait to put on your best show until you can see that you have one, you never will.</p>
