So I wanted to address a topic that I touched on a bit in the post because I came across a vlog about a streamer on DLive being swatted. The topic is relationships. Not just with your followers, or the DLive community, but your relationship towards your trolls and your relationship towards your local police department. I know first hand that dealing with trolls can be frustrating, but the last thing you want to do is piss off a troll that has a "particular set of skills". DO NOT underestimate the anonymous viewer. On the contrary, the best thing you can do is assume that everyone has the ability to reach you in some way shape or form, so tell yourself that you are not untouchable.
The second thing you can do is build a positive rapport with your local law enforcement agency. I don't care what your opinions are of the police, as a live streamer you must make them aware of the fact that you are a live broadcaster and should a situation such as "swatting" occur, they're made aware of who you are and what you do on a daily basis. If not, you're putting your life and the lives of your family at risk because you pist off the wrong troll and you couldn't bring awareness to your local police department.
People suffer for lack of knowledge. I'm not trying to bash on the broadcaster for not knowing what to do to prevent that situation or what could've been done as it was happening. On the contrary, I feel bad because the risk is always swept under the rug or portrayed on social media like some form of entertainment. This needs to be preemptively handled by the broadcaster. Know the risk before you stream, and protect yourself by maintaining positive relationships with your friends, your enemies, and the men and women who do their jobs to protect and serve.
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