Term coined on TwitchTV related to the concept of charity provided to other streamer's when they fuck up due to self interest or their own goals (sometimes positive and noble). The desired outcome is to maintain positive relationships with larger viewer networks in order to grow their audiences due to some moral expense.
It is an analogy for the Thin Blue Line in police. Crossing the Thin Purple Line will often result in shit for streamers from parasocial pushback as well as ostracization.
Term originated by SeanDaBlack in late 2023-early 2024.
It is an analogy for the Thin Blue Line in police. Crossing the Thin Purple Line will often result in shit for streamers from parasocial pushback as well as ostracization.
Term originated by SeanDaBlack in late 2023-early 2024.
"Dude why is no one talking about how StreamerX said the N word while pretending to rap? Oh they don't want the heat or to make waves and lose access to viewers. it's the Thin purple line "
by NewPurpleShark99 August 31, 2025
Get the Thin purple linemug. 
the act of enforcing one's authority on a subordinate, especially one of lesser confidence; to smack a bitch
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They help you be your truest self in pieces that are as unique as you. The apparels are so comforting that they feel like a hug. They’ll never let you down. Every wash just makes the quality better. They are eco-friendly too. Once you hold their hands, you’ll never want to let them go.
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