Steam isn’t just software — it’s the story of millions of lives crossing paths.

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Elohymn💎 8 Sep @ 4:02pm

Steam isn’t just software — it’s the story of millions of lives crossing paths.

Think about it: behind every username is a person.
Somewhere, right now, someone is launching their first game ever.
Someone else is sharing a mod they spent years on.
Someone is escaping a hard day by joining a lobby with strangers who feel like friends.

Steam isn’t just a store or a launcher.
It’s a web of choices, memories, and connections —
millions of small sparks lighting up across the world at the same time.

When you scroll past the games and the sales,
what you’re really seeing is proof:
we are more connected than we think.

What’s the most meaningful moment Steam has ever brought into your life?

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Knee 8 Sep @ 4:11pm

I’d rather not use you as an interface with Chat GPT, thanks.

matt 8 Sep @ 5:38pm

Did ChatGPT tell you this message is the easiest way to get awards? Also, why are chatbots so sappy all the time?

TennyBlue 15 Sep @ 1:16pm

I rarely play games nowadays because of life responsibilities and the lack of exciting new titles. However, I still log into Steam almost every day to explore the discussions and see what everyone's talking about.

Gaming has taught me a lot, especially the players I've cooperated with and competed against.

I owe Gabe Newell, Steam, and everyone involved in the gaming space a tremendous amount.

The value I've received is truly incomprehensible.

Knee 15 Sep @ 5:48pm

Originally posted by Elohymn💎:
Originally posted by matt:
Did ChatGPT tell you this message is the easiest way to get awards? Also, why are chatbots so sappy all the time?
no its genuinely true and I want more light to be in the world we always see posts about dark stuff man :cleanseal:

I would hardly consider copy pasting the output of Chat GPT being "more light" in the world. About as useful as telling a depressed person to "stop being depressed" only there's even less effort.

󠀡󠀡 15 Sep @ 6:20pm

Originally posted by Elohymn💎:
Think about it: behind every username is a person.

Nah. Every username is just some string of 0s and 1s. Basically faceless log-ins. Trying to picture a real person behind every account? Too much effort ...

PaulKrawitz 15 Sep @ 7:16pm

Huh... you think so?

Because over 1.400 of those... "sparks" are currently on my "Blocked" list.

Lunar Fang 16 Sep @ 7:22am

Originally posted by Elohymn💎:
Think about it: behind every username is a person.

Debatable.

ReBoot 16 Sep @ 7:39am

Less Pathos, more substance. Yeah, there may be some good stories to be found in the social aspects of videogames but you gotta do better than that.

TennyBlue 16 Sep @ 4:31pm

Originally posted by ReBoot:
Less Pathos, more substance. Yeah, there may be some good stories to be found in the social aspects of videogames but you gotta do better than that.

Let me share something beyond just making friends online.

When I played Dota 2, I often clashed with my teammates.

You probably know what I mean, cursing, blaming, yelling, absolute chaos.

Those experiences, though, taught me valuable lessons that shaped me into a better team player, leader, listener, strategist, and observer.

Over three years of trying to play Dota 2 competitively and climb the ranking system, I realized I was far more capable than I had thought.

Giving myself credit for the effort I put in was easier said than done.

I carry these lessons into every aspect of my real life.