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viviancanread.bsky.social • 124 days ago

My formal stance on Twitch's LGBTQ+ as political & a "sensitive social issue"

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For almost 2 years, I have been streaming on Twitch as a trans pansexual woman. Before this, I had even been streaming off and on for even longer.

I have always considered Twitch as a safe space, where I am able to build a community who not only enjoys my streams, but full of different people...

viviancanread.bsky.social•124 days ago

...from all walks of life. Diversity is always an important factor of my community, and it will continue to be so.

Recently, however, Twitch has stated their interest in adding new guidelines regarding "political and social discussions." Initially, I thought the idea was a pretty decent way of...

viviancanread.bsky.social•124 days ago

...categorizing streams, as I understand even in my community where I state my very apparent political beliefs and even debate others, some may not be interested in that sort of content, so I don't mind the inclusion on this category.

However, when certain topics, such as those including LGBTQ+...

viviancanread.bsky.social•124 days ago

..."advocacy," meet this marker and require a person to tick this off on their stream, then that is where I have more of a problem.

If I am to be a safe space for any trans, gay, or queer viewers, and I intend to interact with the community and show my support for queer groups on stream, this...

viviancanread.bsky.social•124 days ago

... could be perceived as advocacy for a social issue, which Twitch would flag as political.

I have many trans and queer streaming friends who do not talk about politics but make it explicitly clear that they support the rights and ability for a person to be their authentic self.

I think that...

viviancanread.bsky.social•124 days ago

... if they are to be forced to flag their streams and channels as "political" if they want to talk about themselves, their experiences, or even just to express joy for someone, I am terrifed of the possible outcomes this could have.

I have been sent death threats, swatting threats, and even...

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