Opt out of automatically viewing a new stream
There are times when I don't want to load in to a new stream after the one I was watching is over.
Some examples are when I am alt-tabbed and playing a game.
For me personally, while playing a game I will always experience a spike in bandwidth usage while the new hosted stream loads in.
Not all streams will use the same bitrate either, which is a concern, however I've not had issues with that problem so far.
Another example is when I am away from the computer, viewing twitch as it were actual TV.
Then inevitably having my ears blasted off by a hosted streamer with much higher audio settings.
I overall enjoy hosting as a feature, but there are times when it's not appropriate to have.
At least not now while stream-to-stream settings across twitch are not standardized in any way.
Alex
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auioiwa777
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The ability to opt out of automatically viewing a new stream would greatly improve user experience, especially for those who multitask. Implementing this feature could reduce unnecessary data usage and improve overall site performance. For streamers looking to enhance their broadcast quality, consider EarthLink https://earthlink.pissedconsumer.com/customer-service.html for a fast and reliable internet connection, ensuring smooth streaming. Users would have more control over their viewing habits with this option available. I hope Twitch considers this suggestion for a more customizable experience.
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Ken
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Agree completely.
Hosting has done some good things for the twitch community; but viewers should have the option to opt out of it.
If opted out, instead of auto-playing the hosted video, put a thumbnail of it (like you were looking at it on the browse page) over the hoster's offline image.You can be like: Abc thinks you might like Xyz. [Watch here] (start playing the viewer as if it was hosted) [Go there] (jump to that streamer's page, like that button that appears at the top of a hoster's chat)