The women screamed for security and fled before the stream cut to a holding screen.
And while women streamers aremore prone to harassment, stream sniping affects people across the spectrum.
Bro, just keep going, Piker urged the driver of the vehicle he was in.
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They knew I was trying to catch my last train after streaming in Shizuoka, she wrote.
The man allegedly figured out where Airi Sato was by following her live stream.
What is stream sniping?
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Other times, stream snipers are also streamers themselves, using the tactic to make their own content.
What is IRL stream sniping?
But then there is the kind of real-world stream-sniping that can be strange, sinister, or flat-out dangerous.
But what if they arent?
This is extremely concerning, especially considering that Kaho was streaming alone.
I literally just got here, bro, he said to the crowd waiting outside the shop.
This is bad though.
I just started my stream bro.
As he tried to leave, the crowd appeared to refuse to back away from the door.
He doubled back into the building, visibly angry, hitting the walls with a novelty Thor-style hammer.
He eventually called the Norwegian police, saying I am a YouTuber and I have 25 million subs.
I need help to get out of this shop.
I think I just broke my ankle, he said, wincing.
How can you stream safely IRL?
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The selfie stick is my paintbrush and the world is my canvas, he says.
A lot of it is thinking on your own, 20 steps ahead.
Women, in particular, should be on alert.
Eighty percent of people will be immediately deterred by the presence of physical security.
If this isnt possible, have your security escort you from the area.
Dont engage physically or verbally.
