Thou Shalt Lurk
Lurkers are sacred. Speak or speak not — the algorithm counts your presence either way, and so do we. Always.
“SNOT is not a cult.”
By clicking either button you agree that this is not a cult, was never a cult, and that the robes are purely for comfort.
The Sacred Order of Streamers · est. whenever the founder says
S.N.O.T stands for Streamers, Not Occult. Totally.
A Twitch creator team so welcoming, so devoted, so suspiciously well-organized that we legally have to keep saying it: it’s not a cult.
Chapter I
Every totally normal streaming community has bylaws. Ours are just… laminated.
Lurkers are sacred. Speak or speak not — the algorithm counts your presence either way, and so do we. Always.
It is a community. Communities have merch. Cults have robes. Our robes are merch, which proves the point.
When one stream ends, the flock migrates as one. This is called “a raid” and is completely normal behavior for a non-cult.
The Founder says hydrate, chat types “HYDRATE,” everyone drinks in unison. Coordinated group behavior. Totally fine.
The one unforgivable sin. We do not explain this tenet. Those who know, know. Those who microwave, answer to the kettle.
The secret is that we are not a cult. Guard it with your life. Tell everyone. That’s how secrets work here.
Chapter II
Eighteen streamers. Approximately seven thousand spaceships. One is chosen by the sigil every time this page loads — refresh to witness the cycle turn. Those currently performing the rite (live) stand at the front of the procession. Click any member to open their Sacred Dossier.
Chapter III
Unsolicited*, unedited**, unpaid*** testimonials from the flock.
“I joined for the gameplay. I stayed because the community is amazing and for absolutely no other reason. Please post this exactly as written.”
— Follower #4413
“They said we were going on a quick roam. That was six hours ago. I have seen things in null-sec no miner should see. 10/10, joining again tomorrow.”
— Fleet member, still in fleet
“They said membership was free and leaving was easy. I checked. Both true. I simply choose to be here 9 hours a day.”
— Local lurker, day 341
“It’s not a cult. A cult would never let you mod TWO channels.”
— Moderator of two channels
*solicited **edited ***paid in channel points
The Prophecy
Tenet II is about to become load-bearing: our robes are merch, and soon the merch shall be yours. Vestments, relics, and garments of the Order — currently being woven by the Founder’s own rites (and a print-on-demand service).
Behold the Coming Relics ↗Opening upon the next alignment. Souls not accepted as payment. We checked. Legally.
Chapter IV
Mostly one question, asked frequently.
No.
Yes. We took a vote. It was unanimous, as all our votes are.
Comfort. Have you worn a robe? Exactly.
That’s called an emote wall and it is a celebrated Twitch tradition. The fact that it resembles chanting is a coincidence we do not appreciate you pointing out.
You can leave at any time! The door is right over there. Behind the merch table. Past the Founder’s desk. Through the room where we all hang out and have a great time. Most people don’t make it past that room, honestly.
Because EVE Online is the only video game whose community structure is legally indistinguishable from a cult, and frankly, we feel seen. The spreadsheets are scripture. The undock is the sermon.
Officially: Streamers, Not Occult. Totally. Unofficially, the acronym was chosen before the words, which is the most streamer thing imaginable.
Only the part where you agreed it’s not a cult. That part is forever.
Membership is free. Leaving is also free. We simply cannot imagine why you would.
The Inscription Chamber
Your name, avatar and “intercepted transmission” come from your Twitch account — change them on Twitch and they follow. Everything below is yours to inscribe.