Streamers Demand Twitch Do Better As Hate Raids Worsen

Twitch has a host of problems it needs to sort through, but one of the most pressing involves an increasing frequency of hate raids towards streamers. Twitch drama seems to be a constant in the world of livestreaming, but the most recent incident goes beyond petty arguments between streamers or inexplicable bans. Although it has always been an issue, the frequency and intensity of “hate raids” towards marginalized streamers (ie. people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community) has been drastically increasing in recent weeks, and Twitch hasn’t done much about it. This has prompted streamers to get the hashtag #TwitchDoBetter trending on Twitter. As more and more streamers join the movement, it’s likely that Twitch will address it in some way. The problem is exacerbated by the way that Twitch streamers are treated by the platform. While streamers aren’t typically treated maliciously there are widespread complaints about lack of communication and an unfair payment system. Namely, the fact that streamers only get around 50% of the money they would make from fans subscribing. Potential Trigger Warning For Hateful Speech This was in December, had only been on twitch less than a year.. We help grow and diversify this platform where…
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