I’ve been watching streamers who I don’t want to fuck. A lot of the time, I’m kinda too lazy to play games myself, and watching streams is a much more passive activity (if you don’t participate in the chat etc.).

I’m… Too lazy to play games? Bruh what

Actively playing games requires concentration, thinking, planning, quick reaction etc. and many games include long stretches that test your tolerance for frustration. Meanwhile, game streams can be a completely passive activity that add an illusion of company and let you stuff your face with snacks.

add an illusion of company

Now this part I personally dislike; if it feels like but is not actually building my social connectivity, then I think that’s better to avoid, emotionally speaking. I try to scratch that itch by watching friends personally stream titles, or by being the streamer for private circles of mostly/only people I know IRL. We also play a lot on Board Game Arena.