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Some of the top stories from the last week include:
🏦 The TikTok Ban and Legal Challenges to Come
☑️
@FourthwallHQ
's Free Membership Tier
🎉 Creator Sub Promo + Cheer Icon
🎬 Discovery Feed Release
💰 YouTube $8.1B Quarter
#TOSgg
#Ad
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Twitch has new Branded Content Guidelines.
- On-stream logos are limited to 3% of screen size.
- Burned-in video Ads are NOT allowed.
- Burned-in Display Ads are NOT allowed.
- Burned-in Audio Ads are NOT allowed.
#TwitchNews
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After 16,000 upvotes, Twitch has agreed to remove the LGB Alliance from its charity tool.
#TwitchNews
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Pokimane, Mizkif, and Devin Nash talking about early plans to make a joint statement with other top streamers that unless
@Twitch
takes action on gambling, they will hit them economically during the holiday season (peak ads).
#TwitchNews
#TwitchStopGambling
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Twitch will be launching the ability to reassign or remove Founders Badges from inactive or banned users from your chat. The badge will be passed on to the next legible user.
The change is slated for release in June.
#TwitchNews
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@AshleyroweWKBW
Just another day in the life of a bad cop and the cops that protect bad cops.
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Again, to summarize, you can no longer say "follow me on" or promote:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Mastodon
- Truth Social
- Tribel
- Post
- Nostr
ALSO, Linktree and other link aggregators are prohibited.
AND, attempts to cloak/hide or otherwise get around this are also bannable.
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Twitch will be launching the ability to prevent banned users from viewing your stream.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch is adding a Warning option for moderation. This will allow creators or mods to send a private warning in chat to someone who may have violated the rules, but you don't want to call them out directly, or issue a timeout.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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As of Today, Twitch Partners no longer have exclusivity requirements.
Partners can stream on any platform they want. Tiktok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Trovo, etc.
Multi-streaming is allowed on mobile services, but not on direct competitors like Facebook/YouTube.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch is aiming to launch the Warning Tool for moderators in May.
This feature, originally announced at Twitchcon Vegas, allows mods to issue a private warning to a user rather than timing them out or making a public callout.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch is giving affiliates up to NINE unlockable Tier 1 emote slots, and up to 5 unlockable Animated Emotes.
50 Sub Points unlocks all 9 Emotes and 5 Animated Emotes.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch will be launching a new Shoutout feature, allowing mods or creators to do /shoutout.
Only viewers who are not currently following that channel will see the popover.
#TwitchNews
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UNBELIEVABLE.
Ibai's boxing event crossed over 3.2M viewers, and it's not anywhere near the main event yet!
The previous all-time peak viewership record was ~2.47M btw.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch is doubling the number of animated emotes for Partners and Affiliates.
#TwitchNews
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This suggestion for
@Twitch
to "Increase the
#SubSplit
and Lower Payment Threshold" has now received the most support of any UserVoice idea.
12,419 votes and counting.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has just announced that creators can stream anywhere they want concurrently. No more simulcasting rules limiting to mobile-first platforms.
#TwitchNews
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SUBtember Returns to
@Twitch
!
- Starts September 3. Ends September 24.
- Tier 1 Subs are 50% off ($2.50)
- Bits will be boosted by 10% for cheers over 10.
An amazing time to support your fav streamers! (Subway is sponsoring it.)
#TwitchNews
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The Twitch community has lost Byron, aka Reckful. Confirmed by his ex-girlfriend.
Your mental health is a very serious. Please take care of yourself and get help when you can!
If you're in a bad place, the number for the suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255
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Twitchcon Dates
Twitchcon EU: Rotterdam June 29-30, 2024.
Twitchcon San Diego: September 20-22, 2024
The Netherlands will host Twitchcon in 2025 + 2026.
San Diego will host Twitchcon through 2028.
#TwitchNews
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What is allowed is:
- Channel Page Panel ads.
- Products in the background of your stream.
- Links in chat.
- Discussing/unboxing products
- Playing sponsored games.
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Twitch will be launching a "Shared Ban" functionality at some point in the future, enabling you to directly share your bans list with another channel.
#TwitchNews
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Over the last 90-days, if you average more than 6-viewers, you are in the top 6.7% of Twitch.
11 or more, puts you in the top 3.1%,
To get into the top 1%, you need 51 or more viewers.
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Kick is becoming an embarrassment to the entire streaming industry.
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Twitch is ending support for ALL streaming in South Korea, effective February 27, 2024.
In a letter to Korean streamers, Dan Clancy says, "We will work to help Twitch streamers in Korea move their communities to alternative livestreaming services."
#TwitchNews
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Twitch appears to have changed ban functionality.
When you ban someone from your chat, it automatically unfollows them from your channel as well.
Something to keep in mind if you ban people for the meme.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch has added a badge for emote artists.
"Emote Artists Name" has created emotes for "Streamer"
Unsure about a timeline for release.
#TwitchNews
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Very preliminary data on
#ADayOffTwitch
But according to charts from
@TwitchTracker_
, there are *currently* about 5000 fewer streamers live right now than last week and ~500,000 fewer viewers. (That's a significant drop.)
#TwitchNews
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Twitch Mods will soon be able to create Announcements that stand out boldly in chats. There are four different border colors they will be able to choose from.
/announce
#TwitchNews
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streamers on Twitch after the new "artistic nudity" policy
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Twitch has dropped support for several very common browsers.
They only support Chrome, Firefox, or Edge now.
🔧 Seeing an error when logging in? Be sure you are using a supported web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge), and your browser is fully updated!
We have a help article to help troubleshoot this coming soon!
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On July 1st, Twitch's on-stream brand/logo overlays are limited to 3% of screen size. Plan accordingly.
This is what the maximum size for a 1080p stream can be (placement obviously can change, just visualizing the max size.)
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As of yesterday, Twitch Partners are getting notifications that there is a new contract.
If they don't accept, their Partner contract will be terminated at the next effective contract date, and they will be made into Affiliates until they do accept.
#TwitchNews
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@Velion83
I believe it means anything that's directly added via OBS/Xsplit/Studio etc. Meaning it's part o the stream directly.
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Twitch is hosting a Mod Love competition.
Partners and Affiliates can nominate mods (soon, as the form isn't open yet.)
One grand prize of a paid trip to Twitchcon for both the mod and streamer.
100 more mods will win a $250 Twitch gift card.
#TwitchNews
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You may find that Mtn Dew is in your chat at some point over the next week self-promoting their stream.
This is a collaboration between Twitch and Mtn Dew using AI to detect logos and packaging similar to their branding.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Discord has launched Server Subscriptions with a 90% split for creators.
Some requirements:
- USA Based
- No TOS Violations
- 2FA and Email/Phone Verified
- Active Community
#StreamerNews
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Lots of discussion in Discords, r/Twitch, and Twitter about streamers having their accounts compromised and posting links/profanity.
It appears the commonality among all of them is an extension called Pando (a virtual stream pet.)
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According to
@TwitterGaming
the most tweeted gaming creators are:
@Colon56N
@auronplay
@felipeneto
@IbaiLlanos
@Dream
@GeorgeNotFound
@Corpse_Husband
@sapnap
@BadBoyHalo
@unkochan1234567
#StreamerNews
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Twitch has updated the quick actions to allow streamers to run up to 600 seconds of ads (10 minutes). The previous max was 180 (3-minutes).
600... seconds.... of ads....
😬
#TwitchNews
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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
Over the last few days, hacked Partnered accounts are posting links that compromise your account. Worm attack.
They continue to rotate the domain names they use.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitchcon updated the Health measures page.
"In accordance with current local guidelines, there will be no COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements at TwitchCon San Diego. Although masks are encouraged, they are not currently required."
#TwitchNews
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Rumour mill says that Twitch changed view count to no longer count lurkers if they don't chat for 15-minutes.
A change that significant would result in a major average sitewide drop-off in viewers. Stats don't support it.
So, for now, I'm saying there's no truth to that rumour.
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🎩 Capitalism Hat
Twitch was *never* going to introduce health measures without first seeing what ticket sales are like.
If sales are weak, I'm sure they will implement mask requirements.
Your health does not matter to a corporation. Money does.
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Twitter is testing a tagging system with some users...
A Thread, Spoiler Alert, Need Advice, AMA, Hot Take, Vacation Mode, Picture of the Day, Unpopular Opinion, Soon, Traveling, Good Morning, Case of the Mondays, Current Status, Shower Thoughts + more.
via
@PostCubie
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Twitch is about to test (Dec 7) a new feature called "Community Boost". It's a challenge tied to Channel Points, that will enable you to boost your streamer onto the front page in the "Promoted" placement that many have seen over the last few months. (1/3)
#TwitchNews
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It appears that Twitch has uncapped Hype Train levels. They can now seemingly get to ANY level.
There's also a new 'All Time Record' section.
#TwitchNews
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@Rubiu5
@xQc
@IbaiLlanos
.
@xQc
wants to know the conditions of fighting
@Rubiu5
, mentioning perhaps a year from now so he can get some conditioning/practice.
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Twitch will be adding the Artist Badge very soon!
You'll be able to add them via the Roles Manager - akin to a VIP badge.
#TwitchNews
Previously covered here:
Twitch has added a badge for emote artists.
"Emote Artists Name" has created emotes for "Streamer"
Unsure about a timeline for release.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch's Subtember-like event in December is called the "End of Year Bonus Round."
☑️ 25% sitewide discount on Subs.
☑️ 25% off Gifted Subs (Near the End of the Month)
☑️ New Hype Train Emotes
☑️ Bits Bonus = Cheer 300+ Bits, Get a 10% Bonus
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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On May 1st, Partner Plus Program is being renamed to the Plus Program.
All monetized streamers will be able to achieve:
- 60/40 for 100 Plus Points for 3 months.
- 70/30 for 350 Plus Points for 3 months.
They are also removing the 100K cap starting today.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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New Twitch Partner Perk
As of this weekend, Partnered streamers will no longer see ads on Twitch! No prerolls, no midrolls! (Limited exceptions ie. NFL).
If you're a partnered streamer who currently pays for Turbo, you can cancel it!
#TwitchNews
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Twitch is currently 20+ minutes late to their own stream - and despite the chat being in emote-only mode, the message being sent to
@Twitch
is clear.
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Twitch has added two new badges.
Presumably to allow people to identify in chat how they are consuming the stream.
#TwitchNews
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I'm honestly going to have to re-evaluate if Twitch is the place I want to create content on moving forward.
I've never really had this feeling before, and it's something I need to sit down and figure out...
This is a weird fucking time...
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Also, here's a list of things you cannot do branded content for.
All of this can be found here:
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RAID QUESTION
Any other Twitch streamers finding that raiding channels is leaving behind 20-30% of your viewers?
(Consistently for the last few weeks, I've had to directly link channels I raid in chat because a significant portion are being left behind.)
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Twitch is testing a new Cheering system via direct purchases (akin to YouTube Super Chats).
The split is 80% to the creator. Testing only in the US.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch will introduce the ability to pin/favorite three channels on their channel sidebar.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch is going to be doing a test with a small group of streamers to make "Boost this Stream" a paid feature.
#TwitchNews
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That's really fascinating, considering despite literally taking place in the same location, San Diego
@Comic_Con
required both masks and proof of vaccination OR proof of negative COVID 19 test.
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Autism Speaks, which was previously denied a similar request (and mentioned within this suggestion), remains within the system.
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YouTube is lowering requirements to join the Partner Program (YPP) for fan funding features.
New Requirements:
- 500 Subs
- 3 Videos in 90 Days
- 3000 Watch Hours OR 3M Shorts Views.
The remaining features unlock at the old threshold.
#StreamerNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch will soon be giving streamers better control over who can chat in their channels based on email and/or phone verification. Lots of customization and situational restrictions.
Exemptions can be provided for Subscribers, VIPs, and Mods.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch Bits vs. Super Cheers (aka new Cheer Coin test.)
Twitch says the Super Cheers (Cheer Coins) offers 80% cut to creators *but* that's AFTER fees.
I've done my best with available public data to show you the REAL split that creators will get versus bits.
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Channel Points that offer VIP or Subscriptions do not break TOS.
Really glad
@TwitchSupport
clarified this, as even I was unsure of the sometimes nebulous rules!
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TikTok appears to be letting any gamers, regardless of follower count, apply to access streaming on TikTok Live, as long as they have a stable history of streaming on another platform.
#StreamerNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch appears to be launching something called "Moments".
The idea appears to be centered around highlighting key moments of your stream and granting an exclusive badge for the month to the people who were there for it.
No timeline on release.
#TwitchNews
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Twitch will be launching an experimental tool that allows you to easily convert horizontal clips into vertical content.
#TwitchNews
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⚠️ Upcoming Ad Chat Timer
When using the Ads Scheduler, Streamers will see a notification in chat when an ad is coming up. They can choose to play the ad immediately or delay it.
Launches this month.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch, OBS, and Nvidia are announcing Enhanced Broadcasting, allowing streamers to transmit up to five concurrent streams to Twitch at different resolutions.
Beta startups start today and go live later this month.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Discord usernames are changing.
Over the next several months, users will be notified to update. Priority is based on when you registered on Discord.
New usernames will be limited to lowercase characters, numbers, and two specials (period + underscore.)
#StreamerNews
#TOSgg
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For context, that means that
@IbaiLlanos
current has over 54% of the total viewership on all of Twitch.
The Spanish community is incredible - congrats to you all!
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Both
@discordapp
and
@YouTube
appear to be down in the North East area of Canada/United States.
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This is bad for creators! Incredibly anti-creator.
I don't even know what to say...
Twitch has new Branded Content Guidelines.
- On-stream logos are limited to 3% of screen size.
- Burned-in video Ads are NOT allowed.
- Burned-in Display Ads are NOT allowed.
- Burned-in Audio Ads are NOT allowed.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Still confused about DMCA and how to safely navigate music and streaming?
This should help:
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After multiple injuries,
@LenovoLegion
just decided to end their live stream of their pit at
@Twitchcon
.
@adrianachechik
hospitalized after breaking her back in two places.
@loch_vaness
currently in hospital.
Be careful on this thing guys. I’m currently at the hospital seeing if I broke anything. 🥹
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Twitch is reducing the payment threshold to $50 (from $100) in Argentina, Italy, Japan, Spain, Mexico, and Taiwan.
Other countries will be introduced over time.
#TwitchNews
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Thank god there's no big events coming up that will have all the big Twitch Partners together in one spot.
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Get your last Hosts in; tomorrow, they enter the Twitch Graveyard.
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Twitch is starting to roll out Mod View on iOS.
It includes five modules:
⚔️ Chat
⚔️ Activity Feed
⚔️ Quick Actions
⚔️ AutoMod Queue
⚔️ Mod Actions
Android Mod View is being worked on, but no timeframe for release.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch is launching a second "Subtember-like" event in December with promotions that include subs and bits, along with a Holiday Hype Train.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch communicates more with people who know nothing about it than it does their own community. 😏
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If you're seeing a 30% tax withholding on your upcoming Twitch payout, it's because your W8-BEN tax form has expired (it needs to be resubmitted every 3 years.)
You can do the tax interview here:
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Twitch is starting to release the function that prevents banned users from viewing your stream.
The setting will be available here:
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch is increasing the amount of *Animated* emote slots.
Affiliate Animated Emote Slots doubled from 10 to a max of 20.
Partner Tier 1 Animated Emote Slots 6x from 10 to a max of 60.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Major credit to
@HarrisHeller
, who's about to be streaming with Dan Clancy.
He's got a merged chat on screen and promoting the fact he's multi-streaming other places.
Two silly rules he's pushing back on immediately! Good on you, Harris! 👍
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Twitch Subtember Deals:
25% off 1-month Self Paid Subs.
25% off 3-month Self Paid Subs.
30% off 6-month Self Paid Subs.
September 26th to October 1 - 25% off all Gift Subs.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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Twitch is adding doxxing and swatting to the their 'off-service misconduct' policy.
#TwitchNews
#TOSgg
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