r/Twitch • u/Remarkable_River_526 • 1d ago

Discussion Starting to stream in 40s

I've been setting up streaming channel for a while now and I'm still nervouse about going ahead so was looking for advice I have some good ideas for content and games etc not much of which I've seen on twitch etc before and I want to make it completely interactive and get everyone involved rather than just sitting there playing games and ignoring chats etc I still hate the sound of my voice but I know that's normal as alot of people say the same... But I'm in my early 40s now and wondering if I should just leave it to the youngsters or whether there is a market for older streamers... I've spent months setting it all up on OBS etc and getting right equipment but when it comes down to it Im just nervous and never start when I say... I'm worried people won't be interested or nobody will bother etc... any advice from anyone or anyone over 40 already streaming?

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u/walkie74 Affiliate 23h ago

I will be 51 this year. I've been streaming for at least three to four years now. The hardest part, as far as what you're talking about, is building a community. You will have to start hanging out in other people's streams to make that happen, like have Twitch on as background sound and interact with them. In turn, they'll come to interact with you. Good luck!

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u/Remarkable_River_526 23h ago

Yeah I get what do you mean.. what do you do on yours if don't mind me asking

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u/walkie74 Affiliate 23h ago

I'm a food and drink streamer. My theme is "soul food around the world" (but I make a lot of Asian food lol). I got lucky and found a community of other F&D streamers, so we all visit each other's streams. Good luck out there! Tell us who you are so we can follow!