Adding pronoun information to chat
For people who are trans and/or non-binary, letting streamers know your pronouns in chat so that your gendered correctly can either be awkward or difficult. An option for people to add their pronouns in brackets beside their usernames or in their profile cards in chat might help to let the streamer and/or chat know if a user feels it's important.

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sierraxmyst commented
This is a great idea that will not only help the trans/non-binary community be properly represented and validated in chats/streams but also encourages and normalizes stating your pronouns for cisgender people as well!
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JBraddish commented
Such a great idea! Let's make it happen ❤️
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OppaMilk commented
There's no reason not to and its extremely important to a lot of users
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WoodyNZ commented
This would be so handy. I mod for a channel where having this information shown would be so helpful.
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AIHannah commented
GREAT IDEA
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Nikkie_Stones commented
This is such an amazing idea, as streamers we consistently have to ask and ensure that we are using the correct pronouns and this would make it so much easier for people to come into the community and feel more welcome!
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MelDidntListen commented
Yes, please!! This would be very helpful for when we speak to chat, and it normalizes pronoun identification for our trans, nonbinary, agender, genderfluid, and other friends!! :)
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pixelpeas28 commented
yes!!!
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skynwonderland commented
I'm nonbinary I would love to see they/them on there please
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FreeRangeDrag commented
Pronouns in chat is a very small and easy gesture you could do to help improve the quality of trans experience using the Twitch platform.
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MistressStarr commented
Even by having just a simple badge to give to everyone displaying a letter for which pronoun people would prefer "He/Him(H)", "They/Them(T)" or "She/her(SH)" that is the simplest coding to do IDK why twitch has to make things so much complicated. It would totally help our community <3
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kayluckydog commented
This is amazing and would make it so much easier!!! I’d absolutely love this for my non-binary friends especially. This is a great simple solution. People are already doing it in their email signatures! Please do this twitch
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flux_conundrum commented
yesss!
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Chelora commented
They/Them, She/Her, He/Him would be so much appreciated <3 and it can make a world of difference
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FieryAshes commented
I really love the parentheses version and have been talking about this constantly for so long... this would be so nice.
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JustMeEmilyP commented
There is no solid reason that in 2020 we do not have pronoun badges on Twitch!
Viewers and streamers alike would benefit tremendously. Viewers can relax knowing they will be far less likely to be misgendered by other viewers or the streamer. Streamers can seamlessly glance to the left of the chatters' name, especially seeing as usernames can be unclear.
Everyone from new strangers to valuable members of the community could enjoy this feature.
Better Visibility + Better Connections = Better Community.
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IchBins_SN commented
Summary after getting feedback:
- option in the user settings (for badges/ username colour)
- pronouns showing up next to the username in chat in parentheses
- pronouns have to be localised, just as Twitch's layout. Meaning: depending on your location/language settings, it shows the user's pronouns in your language, even if the streamer you watch and your fellow chatter are from somewhere else. (maybe default to English settings if the pronouns aren't yet available in said location)
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CaptainJellyBS commented
I love it! I think the parentheses version is the easiest as well.
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IchBins_SN commented
I really like the parentheses version of it. Pronouns next to the chatters name.
IchBins_SN (he/him): Morning. o/
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bappygolucky commented
i love this idea!! i started a streaming channel that's specifically welcoming to marginalized groups (and allies!) and being able to have people display their pronouns would make it even more welcoming, i think. c: