Mention network

A graph of who tagged who. Each chatter is a node; an edge from A to B means A tagged B with @.

What the shape tells you

The structure of the graph reveals chat dynamics that aren't visible in the per-chatter stats:

• A dense centre with the streamer as a hub — chat is mostly talking to the streamer, not to each other. Common on solo streams.
• A broad, evenly-distributed graph — chat is having parallel conversations between regulars. Common on community streams where viewers know each other.
• Isolated clusters — sub-communities formed around specific topics, in-jokes, or shared games.
• Long tails of one-edge nodes — drive-by viewers who tagged once and never engaged again.

Why this matters

A streamer with a hub-shaped graph has a one-to-many relationship with chat. A streamer with a distributed graph has fostered a community that talks among itself even when the streamer isn't directly replying — a sign of a healthy long-term audience.

Neither shape is "better" — they suit different stream formats and goals — but the chart makes the difference visible.