ActorPat

Jesus, this is way worse than I thought - they want to just remove Section 230 entirely, not limit it.

This would make websites legally liable for all user-generated content, which would effectively force most such sites to close down, or require all content to be pre-approved.

Had to have this talk with someone who honestly meant well so just a gentle reminder. Even if it's free it still supports the TERF queen. It still keeps the franchise relevant when we need to let it die to stop her from harming people.

Do Not Download/Use/Read/Steal/Play Any HP media. Let it die.

I think there's really only two types of people. Those who wish others can suffer as much as they may have, and those who wish others can have the same joys and highs that they have.

So, whenever I'm feeling particularly sad... I try to give something joyful away.

Soulframe Sunday! Come get a free Early Access key courtesy @soulframe.com via Twitch Drops when you watch my (or any) #Soulframe stream for 30 mins! Link your Twitch account to Soulframe.com to claim. Come join the fun & mystery, Envoy! 👉 twitch.tv/actorpat 👈

Screenshot from Tumblr, user nocryptographer: I talked with someone who works in book publishing, and they mentioned they get a lot of AI slop these days. I asked how they know what's human-written, and they said that there's one thing that will reveal AI slop without error, and that's the author not knowing their own creation. A real author can talk about their story for hours. They love to elaborate every character, every twist, every detail. Because those existed in their head long before they ever made it to the paper. They were loved before they were written. AI slop wasn't. It was just vomited into existence. Someone who generates their story with AI will never bond with their story the way real writers do. That's why they may not know what to say when they're asked why did the character do this, or even remember the scene in the first place. It's something they read, not something they wrote. And to a writer, those are not the same. There's a unique bond between the creator and the creation. If your writing doesn't come of you, you'll always lack that. I keep hearing soon we won't be able to tell. And perhaps, in a superficial sense, that's true. But there is a difference. It's not em dashes or repeated words. It's whether the story was made by someone who loves it and cares about it. If the writer's eyes light up when asked why did the character do that? and they start their very own Ted Talk about that specific scene... then it's real.

Seems more promising than "there was an em dash it must be fake!"

And yeah, I might not be able to remember every detail about the stuff I've written, owing to my moth-brained memory, but you risk me launching into a loving 6 hour presentation if you ask me questions about a scene or character.

Another directory-wide Twitch Drops Fest is starting December 5!

Watch any creator playing Soulframe on Twitch for 30 minutes to receive a key for Preludes Access: slfr.me/3MgacW3

Camp Glade Grove 2025 Streamer Screamer Murder Mystery. November 8th. 12pm pst in Discord. Char looks shocked in a forrest lining setting.

Mere days away from my biggest annual creative endeavor! The #StreamerScreamer #MurderMystery will be live in #Discord ONLY this Saturday!

100% human (self!) written and most creative yet!

Get your ticket by subbing to my #Twitch channel and following instructions here: youtu.be/xENiwEVBMHg?...

A "media kit" ad describing Pat's Twitch streaming stats and experience. Pat's profile picture is in the top left, his user name in the top right. He highlights his October 2025 Twitch stats of ~2.8k Followers, and 30-40 CCV. Text says: "A chill, chatty streamer with a focus on Final Fantasy, JRPGs, Zeldalikes, & Completionist Runs (140+ Perfect Games on Steam!) Additional graphics show logos of games he's playing currently, "Cyberpunk 2077" and "Final Fantasy Tactics", and upcoming game "Mina the Hollower". He then lists logos of companies he's had sponsors/partnerships with, including Square Enix, and shows an image of how much money he raised in his previous charity raid train - over $10k for World Wildlife Fund. Lastly, he says you can find him on Twitch and socials at "ActorPat".

Hi there! I'm Pat! If you like Final Fantasy, JRPGs, Zeldalikes, chill/chatty vibes, & achievement hunting - come say hi on Twitch! Here's an updated media kit for TwitchCon 2025! <3

Anything I miss? Please feel free to share your tips, tricks, and advice!

14) Most important for last! - Have fun. :) Yes, there can be problems/drama, yes there can be anxiety and nerves, but ultimately, TwitchCon is about celebrating getting to nerd out with friends about things we love. Enjoy time with your crowd. <3

13) Last but not least, DON'T wait to follow-up w/those you network with, particularly sponsors/businesses. If the game dev or energy drink or whatever thing you like says "reach out and remind us we talked here", do that ASAP, because others will beat you to it otherwise.

12) You're gonna be walking a lot, talking a lot, getting a lack of sleep, eating poorly, & possibly drinking. HAVE WATER. And also, conventions can be overwhelming. Don't be afraid to take some time away in a quiet spot to sit down & lower the overstimulation.

11) For safety, consider only posting pictures/stories to socials AFTER whatever events (or even just after the con entirely), so that people outside your group cannot track what you are doing.

10) Streamers - have a media kit one-sheet made, like my pinned comment. Have a QR code link to it on your phone/biz cards, so when networking or talking w/ potential sponsors/partnerships you have an easy stat sheet to show them & so you remember what to pitch about yourself.

9) If you've been a streamer on Twitch for more than a few months, you -probably- already know anything they might teach you at the panels. Panels are enjoyable, but don't get FOMO if you miss any "educational" ones, it's overwhelmingly info you already know. Meetups > Panels.

8) There's TONS of parties/events, & numerous opportunities to drink. WATCH YOUR DRINKS. Watch your friends' drinks. Protect each other. Better yet, just don't drink in public and only do so in a safe environment with trusted company (it's cheaper anyway).

7) PLEASE respect people's boundaries. Don't assume you can hug, high-five, or get super close to people. Give people space, and if they offer to initiate, then you can reciprocate.

6) Ideally always have a buddy for safety, but it's ok to break off from a group! If you're super excited for a panel/meetup, but your group is not, GO ANYWAY if missing it will make you upset. Just make sure you have some sort of check-in system so you can keep each other safe.

5) Those going in groups, make it clear to all that getting separated happens. Miscommunications, huge crowds, surprise situations - things happen! 99% of the time, getting separated is not intentional. Your friend didn't ditch you. Plan how to stay in touch and regroup.

4) Related to 2&3, streamers owe you absolutely nothing, regardless of how much time or $ you spend on their channel. Hopefully they DO want to interact w/ their community. But you are not entitled to their time, affection, or whatever else. Don't be upset if they don't offer it.

3) If you're the type to crush on streamers, THEY DON'T WANT TO DATE YOU. TC is not your opportunity to "shoot your shot" or "get senpai to notice me". Please assume that everyone is happily taken & wants nothing but a chill, platonic interaction w/ you (if that).

2) Getting to meet someone does NOT mean getting to hang out w/ them. Don't attend TC to try to "hang out" w/a streamer (if not pre-planned w/ them). Assume you'll maybe get to say hey, -maybe- take a pic w/ them, then leave them alone. Don't assume you can tag along w/ them.

1) Streamers typically don't know who you are. If you say hi to someone at TC, always clearly identify yourself w/ your Twitch username, & don't be upset if their memory falters recalling you while in a new environment w/a face they don't know, & no chat history to look at.

TwitchCon PSA (a thread)! TC is a very fun event, but it does have some issues because of the possible parasocial problems that come with the streaming territory. Please keep the following points in mind! (This is more geared towards "viewers" but also fellow streamers.)

Anti-AI Streamer Friends - Duolingo recently laid off 10% of its contract workers to replace w/ AI. They currently have a "Rewards" campaign (NOT "Drops") on Twitch. You can disable this reward on your channel under Creator Dashboard-> Viewer Rewards -> Rewards -> Select Duolingo -> Turn switch off.

Support a creator button with "Charvana" filled in

Fortnite store showing KPop Demon Hunter skins with the Support a creator button with "Charvana" filled in in the corner.

I hear a ton of you are coming back to Fortnite for no particular reason whatsoever. 😉 Just a reminder, inserting my creator code "CHARVANA" helps support stream with every store purchase! #kpopdemonhunters #fortnite

A selfie of Pat smiling, showing two band-aids on his arm where he got two vaccines. He is also cheekily holding a bottle of generic Tylenol.

Double vax'd up on a Tuesday afternoon. (With a Tylenol chaser.)

Got a Covid vax boost, & general flu shot. Not only are you protecting yourself when you get vaccines, but those that are most vulnerable around you!

Wellness as a form of resistance!

Remember - Left, Right, & in between: the enemy is unchecked capitalism, & those that crush the working class for personal gain. They WANT us fighting each other instead of fighting what they're making: an inescapable technocratic, oligarchic, theocratic surveillance ethnostate.

Hey all! FINAL DAY of voting (til 5p Pacific)! I spent two months on a PvP Survival Minecraft server as part of @girlypopsmp.bsky.social! Our theme was "Theme Park", so I did my take on the Gold Saucer from FF7 & FF14. Consider voting for me for "Best Build"! tinyurl.com/girlypopSMP-...

timothy_thelen 7h Follow Them - You can't throw sandwiches at ICE Agents. Grabs a hot dog. "I guess we'll finally answer the old question."

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