Why Do Viewers Watch Silently but Never Interact? The "Lurker" Mystery on BIGO Live Every BIGO Live host has experienced the "Silent Room" phenomenon. You look at your viewer count and see fifty people, but the chat is moving like a slow-motion film. You ask a question, and silence follows. You show off a talent, and only a few emojis appear. It’s easy to feel as though you are failing to connect, but the reality is that silent viewers—often called...