LGBT+ Streamers disappointed with Twitch's Pride Month support
LGBT+ Twitch streamers who took part in the platform's Pride Month celebration are disappointed by the lack of support, but the company is looking to improve in future.
Twitch created a team of LGBT+ streamers from the UK and Ireland who were added to a specific Pride Month «shelf» on the front page during the month of June, though this was located beneath other recommendation feeds and lacked promotion on social media.
Speaking to Eurogamer at TwitchCon Paris, members of this team stated it wasn't beneficial and would like to see Twitch improve its support for LGBT+ streamers not just during Pride Month but throughout the year.
«I wasn't expecting much because it was my first one,» said Twitch Partner Warwick. «I was mainly just wanting to be seen and supported in what I do to make sure that my Pride was the best it can be. It was nice just being recognised and being part of it.»
However, they didn't see an uptick in viewership throughout the month despite being part of the campaign. Twitch Ambassador ReadySetBen also didn't see an increase in viewership.
«Truth be told it was very disappointing, it was lacklustre in comparison to some of the previous ones,» he said. Previous years have included billboards and bigger social media campaigns. «This year, you were there but you were underneath other shelves, you had to find queer people. You did appear on recommended shelves, but it's always people you already follow. It's so hard to find new creators with that.»
Twitch Ambassador Ebonix was part of the team but lacked the motivation to fully commit. «What is being on the front page going to do?» she said. «Yes a front page slot is nice, but what [is Twitch] actually doing to create a safe space?»
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