Over the three years I have been streaming I have watched quite a few hours of streams as well. I have surfed the top and bottom of the viewers counts, watched partnered and non-partnered streamers alike. I have watched people succeed on their own hard work, and seen others get there by being bumped by the right people at the right times. Please note, I am no ‘expert’ or ‘authority’ on streaming. What I will talk about below is my own personal opinions on the matter.