Streamers and Content Creators - Watch out for Reverse Gatekeeping!

02/02/23 • 21 min

Finding success in Streaming and Content Creation can be difficult. It is hard to know exactly what to do and how to correct things if they are not going the way you want. In this week's podcast, we talk about REVERSE GATEKEEPING which essentially means telling someone that they will succeed if they do exactly what you say. It's different from gatekeeping as you aren't withholding information, you are saying you are the only source of truth. It's also different from gaslighting which refers to a form of manipulation where an individual or group makes someone question their own memory, perception, or sanity.

Reverse Gatekeeping can be problematic for a few reasons:

It implies that the person cannot succeed on their own, and that they need to rely on the advice giver for guidance. This can be demeaning and can undermine the person's confidence and self-efficacy.
It can limit the person's creativity and critical thinking skills, as they may feel pressured to follow the advice exactly as given, rather than considering different options or coming up with their own solutions.
It can lead to a lack of ownership and accountability for the person's actions and decisions. If they do not succeed, they may blame the advice giver, rather than taking responsibility for their own choices.
It can create a dangerous dependency on the advice giver, and can be a form of manipulation or control.

It is important to give advice and guidance in a way that empowers the person to make their own decisions and take responsibility for the outcome, rather than giving a sense of command or control.

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Reverse Gatekeeping can be problematic for a few reasons:

It implies that the person cannot succeed on their own, and that they need to rely on the advice giver for guidance. This can be demeaning and can undermine the person's confidence and self-efficacy.
It can limit the person's creativity and critical thinking skills, as they may feel pressured to follow the advice exactly as given, rather than considering different options or coming up with their own solutions.
It can lead to a lack of ownership and accountability for the person's actions and decisions. If they do not succeed, they may blame the advice giver, rather than taking responsibility for their own choices.
It can create a dangerous dependency on the advice giver, and can be a form of manipulation or control.

It is important to give advice and guidance in a way that empowers the person to make their own decisions and take responsibility for the outcome, rather than giving a sense of command or control.

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Hey Twitch Streamers - Stop trying to be perfect

TyfloRen and Moorph discuss the pros and cons of trying to be perfect in content creation. We all know that trying to be perfect in content creation can lead to several dangers. One is that it can lead to procrastination and perfectionism, which can prevent you from completing projects and publishing your work. Additionally, striving for perfection can lead to dissatisfaction with your own work and a lack of confidence in your abilities. Additionally, trying to make everything perfect can also lead to burnout and mental health issues. It's important to remember that the goal is to create high-quality content, not perfect content, and to always strive for improvement rather than perfection.

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Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberbullying on Twitch and Social Media

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has been the subject of controversy in recent years due to her comments and tweets on transgender issues. In 2020, she received criticism for tweets she made about transgender women and for expressing her views on gender and biological sex. These views have been widely criticized as being transphobic and have resulted in a significant amount of backlash from the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Many fans and organizations have taken issue with Rowling's views and have called for her to educate herself on the experiences of transgender individuals. Some have also called for a boycott of her work and for her to retract her statements. On the other hand, some people have come to her defense and have argued that her views are protected by free speech.

Regardless of one's personal opinions on the matter, it's clear that Rowling's comments have generated a significant amount of controversy and have sparked important discussions about trans rights and equality. It's important for individuals to engage in respectful and informed conversations on these topics, and to continue to work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.

And now this controversy has spilled over into the release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game. This has led to renewed protests on social media and even spawned a site, which at the time of this has been closed, that was set up to publicly out any Twitch streamer who played it. This led to many complaints of bullying of streamers.

Yes, cyber bullying is a problem on Twitch, just like it is on any other online platform. Online harassment, including cyber bullying, can take many forms such as hate speech, personal attacks, threats, and spreading false information. The anonymity of the internet can make it easier for some individuals to engage in such behavior, and the large, global audience of Twitch can amplify the impact of cyber bullying.

Twitch has policies in place to address cyber bullying and other forms of harassment, and they take reports of such behavior seriously. However, as with any large platform, it can be challenging to monitor and enforce these policies effectively. It's important for users to report instances of cyber bullying they encounter and for Twitch to continue to work on improving their anti-harassment measures to create a safe and respectful community for everyone.

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