Trans tag request
It is hard enough finding trans representation in our daily lives. With the LGBTQIA+ tag, one still needs to browse through channels and spend time in them to find trans streamers. A "trans" tag would help people searching for these communities.
Today we are rolling out 350+ tags, including the transgender tag, to provide you with more options on how you express yourself and your content, so that you can more easily connect with one another and build wonderful communities. We are really appreciative for all of the feedback around this topic (and other related suggestions).
We previously told you that we had a better solution to this request than adding the tag, and we were wrong. This has been one of the most popular requests we’ve heard, and the simple truth is that we should have done this sooner. In an effort to think carefully about how to best address this, we only made the situation more difficult. Again, thank you for helping us throughout this process in reevaluating our stance.
Please continue to share ideas and feedback you have to UserVoice, as well as any suggestions for additional tags you feel we may have missed! We are working to invest more into this forum and aim to have faster communications in the future.
Please check out our blog post for more info: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/05/26/celebrate-yourself-and-your-community-with-350-new-tags/
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spurtmcgee commented
Trans people deal with so much hate and what we need right now is community - the ability to communicate and support ourselves and those like us. Don't silence us any more than we already are.
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hauntedmama commented
It’s past time for this tag to be available. Representation is important. Twitch needs to be inclusive and safe for Everyone!
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TheyAreJo commented
If this isn’t going to happen, can you at least tell us so we stop wasting time sharing this petition? I love Twitch and I love being a streamer, but I’m sorely disappointed here by the lack of communication around something that will dramatically improve the experience of being a trans creator and viewer on Twitch. It’s been two years. We at least deserve a response.
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VictorBurns commented
I see nothing wrong with a Trans tag on Twitch. Honestly, if anything, it can only HELP Twitch more, imo.
Make it happen, Twitch.
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Sister_Perish commented
A trans tag would help other trans people find my streams and create a trans community on Twitch.
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seifer481 commented
Representation matters!
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sydgmc commented
It helps my friends be seen ❤️
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antaresarts commented
it doesn't help us to stay invisible!
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ZokyaMedia commented
What year is it? Seriously this is a no brainer let's get this in folks. Anything we can do to help make a more inclusive and safe environment. Let's go!
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the_donkeh commented
Hiding us doesn’t protect us. It hurts us. I hear there was a time where there even was a trans community going on twitch. How that must have been nice, I never got to experience it.
Right now, we’re scattered everywhere. We can’t find each other. The hateful people didn’t lose their ability to find and support each other. We did. For existing and being targeted? Whatever, we’re targeted everyday, usually lacking support. At least here our trans family would have our backs. You’re NOT PROTECTING US.
2 years twitch. Your business process’ need SERIOUS review. I’d even be happy to consult on process optimization for FREE so you get this right. Right now, combining your inaction and your latest comments, you just look incompetent now. Do something. Say something. This is sad.
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AchronTimeless commented
Adding a tag will take minutes, at most. I'd like you to publicly state exactly why you aren't doing it rather than making empty promises that you might think about it in the future.
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GraysonNara commented
Come on, it's officially been 2 years since this idea was first announced. As trans creators, we moderate our own channels (as any creator should). If you're worried about moderation, leave it to the streamer to decide what to do if they're getting harassed. So many people are asking for this, you've already done "inclusive" things that nobody asked for- Why is this one not getting dealt with even though people want it?
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Pollyphemeus commented
2 year anniversary of being ignored and forgotten by twitch. All we want is a tag so we can gind like minded people? Why can you do so much on your platform but not this tiniest of things?
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420timeywimey commented
I can't believe this hasn't been made a tag yet. I feel like some sort of comment or update on what you're doing about this is a bit overdue friends.
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LenaLevelsUp commented
Stop thinking and start doing, it can't be this difficult to make a trans tag. You altered tags not long ago to not be ableist so make this one happen for your substantial number of trans creators (myself included)
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Macktronic commented
It's disappointing that this issue hasn't gotten wider media coverage, but it's often only a footnote in larger articles. 2 years and nearly 6,000 votes later and no action has been taken to support the trans community. I don't know if this is because you've bent the knee to the Chinese government in the quest for profits or if someone high up is transphobic, but your direct and deliberate refusal to support the transgender community speaks volumes.
Shame on all of you at Twitch.
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fishthemfishfish commented
It’s long past time to make this update. Make twitch accessible for people like us!
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lilmxcthulhu commented
Please give us a way to find and support our brothers and sisters.
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Adrasteia_Lea commented
Its been roughly 5 months. It's not that hard to add a single tag. Please act rather than claim you are listening while ignoring us.
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ASystemOfVibrantColors commented
With that womxn messup, it'd be really, really appreciated if you could at least do this. It's... strange this tag didn't make it yet.