Dear Twitch Execs,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent introduction of "Hype Chat Pricing by Country" on Twitch. While I appreciate the efforts to cater to a global audience and acknowledge the need for regional pricing adjustments, the current implementation has resulted in significant disadvantages for many currencies.

The new pricing structure, as illustrated by the statistics below, reveals a consistent 30% increase across various tiers:

$1-Tier costs 1.20 EUR, equivalent to $1.30 (30% increase)
$5-Tier costs 6 EUR, equivalent to $6.52 (30.4% increase)
$10-Tier costs 12 EUR, equivalent to $13.05 (30.5% increase)
$100-Tier costs 120 EUR, equivalent to $130.41 (30.41% increase)
$500-Tier costs 600 EUR, equivalent to $652.04 (30.408% increase)

Moreover, when considering the impact of these price adjustments on different currencies using the $500 USD tier, we observe significant disparities. For instance:

Yen = 4.8% increase
Australian Dollar = 13.69% increase
New Taiwan Dollar = 4.66% increase
South Korean Won = 14.47% increase
New Zealand Dollar = 22.6% increase
Singapore Dollar = 10.89% increase
Thai Baht = 13.53% increase
Hong Kong Dollar = 2.18% increase
Philippine Peso = 16.57% increase
India Rupee = 21.87% increase
Pound Sterling = 26.97% increase
Euro = 30.18% increase
Turkish Lira = -8.89% increase
Saudi Riyal = 19.96% increase
Swiss Franc = 11.06% increase
Norwegian Krone = 28.86% increase
Swedish Krona = 20.56% increase
Danish Krone = 31.07% increase

With the median increase being 15.53% and the average increase standing at 15.84%, it becomes evident that this pricing adjustment negatively impacts a significant portion of the global Twitch community.

This unfair pricing system places an unnecessary burden on viewers from countries where the local currency faces a substantial increase in comparison to the US dollar. It hinders their ability to engage in the Twitch ecosystem fully, limits their support for streamers, and creates a sense of exclusion.

I urge Twitch to consider the negative consequences of this "Hype Chat Pricing by Country" model and take immediate action to rectify the situation. It is crucial to implement a more equitable pricing structure that aligns with the purchasing power of different currencies and respects the diversity of the Twitch community.

By making adjustments to ensure fair and accessible pricing, Twitch can foster a more inclusive environment, promote greater support for content creators worldwide, and enhance the overall user experience on the platform.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I remain hopeful that Twitch will address these concerns promptly and work towards creating a more balanced and inclusive pricing system.

Sincerely,
GhostZero