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Stream sniping
Watching someone's live stream to find and target them in the same game. Against the rules in most games — and a reason many streamers use a stream delay.
Related terms
- Stream delay / latency
The gap between what you do and what viewers see — usually 2–10 seconds. Low-latency modes shrink it for chat interaction; adding delay protects against stream snipers.
- Backseat gaming
Chat telling the streamer how to play — 'the door is on the left!!' Some streamers love the help; many have a no-backseating rule.
- IRL stream
'In Real Life' streaming — broadcasting from the real world (walks, travel, cooking, events) instead of games, usually from a phone or portable kit.