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1. Additional Subscription Tier monetisation set by Streamer

   Idea for an additional Subscription Tier cost can be set by the streamer. This tier can be customised by the streamer with the value of the subscription, but in order for this to be financially viable, depending on the cost, the streamer could offer a cheap subscription with either limited emotes or adverts which continue to run.

   Viewers who want to opt in for a cheaper subscription for example, $2, would have access to a selection of the streamers emotes, but still get ads or reduced ads. This would need to be made clear when subscribing that certain benefits are not included in this custom tier.

   This could also be useful for newer streamers wanting to grow a viewer base. Its hard to justify spending the full price of a tier 1 for substantially less emotes than a tenured partner with over 60 emotes. As subscription incentives are important to affliates, the custom tier would still count towards any sub goals.

   Idea for an additional Subscription Tier cost can be set by the streamer. This tier can be customised by the streamer with the value of the subscription, but in order for this to be financially viable, depending on the cost, the streamer could offer a cheap subscription with either limited emotes or adverts which continue to run.

   Viewers who want to opt in for a cheaper subscription for example, $2, would have access to a selection of the streamers emotes, but still get ads or reduced ads. This would need to be made clear when subscribing that certain benefits are… more

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2. Keep previous tier 1 sub prices

   I just want my opinion and feedback to be heard at least by someone. The original tier 1 subscription price is already too expensive at $4.99 per month and the expense is already unnecessary but due to how enjoyable of an experience one streamer provided and from their personality, I bought a subscription to support them. After years of watching streamers for free, I felt that this one account deserved to be supported. Now, with no input from the streamer, the price has increased, making it even more unrealistic to continue the subscription. In an effort to provide more revenue to the streamer, it has only killed one of their subscriptions, which again, they had no control over. I know this won't ruin the revenue of streamers and my singular subscription won't effect much, but it's not fair to viewers who want to support streamers due to a connection made without the support of Twitch but now can't because of rising prices. It is also lazy to mask this as a way to provide more revenue to streamers when it is just a way to milk money from the most common subscription level and most likely the most common purchase on the entire site. Keep the prices the same. Thank you.

   I just want my opinion and feedback to be heard at least by someone. The original tier 1 subscription price is already too expensive at $4.99 per month and the expense is already unnecessary but due to how enjoyable of an experience one streamer provided and from their personality, I bought a subscription to support them. After years of watching streamers for free, I felt that this one account deserved to be supported. Now, with no input from the streamer, the price has increased, making it even more unrealistic to continue the subscription. In an effort to provide more revenue… more

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3. Turkish subscribing price raise is too much.

   Turkish sub price was 9.90 TL. Yesterday it became 43.90 TL.

   That is a really big hike. The raise needs to be reconsidered. Otherwise it will inevitably lead to loss of subscribers and viewers for streamers in future. That is not too difficult to foresee.

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4. Canada Price increases

   The upcoming pricing changes in Canada are ridiculous and the justifications given are non-sensical. The current CAD 6.99 price is ALREADY more than 5 USD not to mention the taxes we have to pay on it already, CAD7.99 is too steep of an increase. Many other countries with weaker economies are getting sub price reductions, either in USD or local currency.
   The justification for the change is "This year we are updating prices in several countries to help streamer revenue keep pace with rising costs and reflect local currency fluctuations." If they want to help streamers in North America, they should be increasing the prices in USD, not CAD. The US has a much stronger economy and a massively larger viewer base.
   The exchange rate has been pretty stable for the last 8 years, hovering at around 0.75 USD / 1 CAD. 6.99 CAD has only dropped below 5 USD twice in that time, January 2016 and May 2020. At every other point in time, Canadians have been paying more for subs than Americans.

   This is taxing the poor to feed the rich.

   The upcoming pricing changes in Canada are ridiculous and the justifications given are non-sensical. The current CAD 6.99 price is ALREADY more than 5 USD not to mention the taxes we have to pay on it already, CAD7.99 is too steep of an increase. Many other countries with weaker economies are getting sub price reductions, either in USD or local currency.
   The justification for the change is "This year we are updating prices in several countries to help streamer revenue keep pace with rising costs and reflect local currency fluctuations." If they want to help streamers in North America, they… more

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5. Please bring back discount for subbing 3 or 6 months

   The ability to get a % discount by subbing for longer has vanished. Subbing is expensive, and i have stopped since this vanished. Please bring it back

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6. Request for Review of Prime Gaming Subscription Payout Model in Turkey

   Dear Twitch Team,

   I hope this message finds you well. My name is Caner, and I am a Twitch Partner Streamer based in Turkey. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue that has been affecting not only me but also other streamers in our region.

   Recently, Twitch made a commendable move by updating and increasing the regional subscription prices in Turkey. This change was a positive step towards ensuring a fair amount for streamers. However, there seems to be an oversight regarding the Prime Gaming subscription payout model rate for each country.

   Despite the increase in subscription prices, the Prime Gaming subscription cut for streamers is smaller than ever. This discrepancy has resulted in a significantly smaller cut for streamers in Turkey compared to other countries. Given the recent adjustments in subscription prices, the current Prime Gaming subscription cut seems disproportionately small.

   This situation creates an unfair environment for Turkish streamers who, like their global counterparts, invest significant time and effort into creating content and building communities on Twitch. We believe that the spirit of fairness that guided the adjustment of subscription prices should also apply to the Prime Gaming subscription payout model.

   We kindly request that Twitch reviews the Prime Gaming subscription payout model for Turkey. We are confident that a revision in line with the updated subscription prices would greatly benefit Turkish streamers and reinforce Twitch's commitment to supporting its content creators globally.

   Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your positive response.

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   Dear Twitch Team,

   I hope this message finds you well. My name is Caner, and I am a Twitch Partner Streamer based in Turkey. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue that has been affecting not only me but also other streamers in our region.

   Recently, Twitch made a commendable move by updating and increasing the regional subscription prices in Turkey. This change was a positive step towards ensuring a fair amount for streamers. However, there seems to be an oversight regarding the Prime Gaming subscription payout model rate for each country.

   Despite the increase in subscription… more

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7. Revising local sub pricing

   I have noticed some local sub pricing seem a bit unfair.
   A great example is SAR and TRY
   A sub in SAR --> 8.99 (2.26 EUR) / (2.40 USD) which is okay in my opinion
   A sub in TRY --> 9.90 (0.33 EUR) / (0.35 USD) which seems super low

   50 Subs in TRY would give a streamer ~Eur8.80

   I understand local pricing makes it more affordable for more people but i feel like people could take this out of hand.

   It would also be great to have an ADVANCED estimate revenue to check what currency was used for certain subs / Gifted subs (maybe partner feature?)

   I have noticed some local sub pricing seem a bit unfair.
   A great example is SAR and TRY
   A sub in SAR --> 8.99 (2.26 EUR) / (2.40 USD) which is okay in my opinion
   A sub in TRY --> 9.90 (0.33 EUR) / (0.35 USD) which seems super low

   50 Subs in TRY would give a streamer ~Eur8.80

   I understand local pricing makes it more affordable for more people but i feel like people could take this out of hand.

   It would also be great to have an ADVANCED estimate revenue to check what currency was used for certain… more

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8. Minimum Payout For An Individual Subscription Regardless of Country of Purchase

   I'm a Twitch affiliate as of the last year or so. I'm in the U.S. and I got my first few subs locally, resulting in a $2.36 payout for each one. Recently, a follower from Turkey has subscribed to me at tier 1 $4.99. He was also generous enough to gift 2 other subs to the channel. If added up it totals $14.97 in which case I would get $7.48 before exchange rates, taxes, and any other bank fees. After the stream, I went to the earnings page on my dashboard to find that I was only receiving FIVE CENTS PER SUB. Yes that's correct, I ended up with 15 cents USD for the paid sub and the two gifted.

   I fully understand that a purchase coming from anywhere but the U.S. will result in a different, possibly lesser payout. I also understand that Twitch is not responsible for taxes and the value of currency. What I don't understand is how Twitch could not have a minimum amount paid out for each subscription. This situation has me really upset and frustrated. How am I supposed to feel good about the job I'm doing or even want to continue with what I would say is an offensively small amount of money. I'm very disappointed in Twitch, and I feel betrayed in a way. This to me is completely unacceptable and something better could be done.

   I propose implementing a minimum payout for each sub purchase based on the factors listed above. In my case I would like to see no less than $1 with each sub, which I believe is very reasonable and very doable with a company as big as Twitch. With gaming only getting more popular and more streamers on the rise, it makes me sick thinking about how much money is not ending up where it should, which is with us, the streamers, the ones who often go live just as much as we work regular jobs.

   I love the idea of Twitch, I've loved streaming on the platform, I love spreading positivity and connecting with people around the world. Although a little disheartened seeing this happen, I will not stop creating as it gives me an outlet. Also, thank you for giving us the opportunity to voice these concerns.

   I'm a Twitch affiliate as of the last year or so. I'm in the U.S. and I got my first few subs locally, resulting in a $2.36 payout for each one. Recently, a follower from Turkey has subscribed to me at tier 1 $4.99. He was also generous enough to gift 2 other subs to the channel. If added up it totals $14.97 in which case I would get $7.48 before exchange rates, taxes, and any other bank fees. After the stream, I went to the earnings page on my dashboard to find that I was only receiving FIVE CENTS… more

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9. Less payout tresholds depending on local pricing

   Since $100 is too high for some countries like Turkey (1860₺) I think payout tresholds should be less depending on the country. It's hard to fill in Turkey, I've been trying for THREE YEARS to get a payout.

   Subs are 10 liras here and we get 2.50 liras per sub. When the math is done, the streamer should get around 744 subs to be able to payout the minimum amount.

   You should have 62 people to sub every month for a year straight to payout.

   It's not helpful at all.

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10. Updated Monthly Live Hours for Revenue Adjustments

    I have asked this inquiry in Twitch support but they are unable to help me.

    I got sick with COVID and has not been able to stream for a month and even if I have already recovered, my body has never been the same so I do not stream as much hours as before...

    I am unable to get my revenue adjusted just like before since I don't meet my old LIVE HOURS just to get Revenue Adjustment. I don't get the usual monthly payments from Twitch anymore... on worse months, I don't get paid at all since without the adjustment, I would not get up to the payout threshold.

    I was hoping they would do like a monthly or 3-months evaluation of average stream times to help us adjust our times to get Adjustment Incentive. :(

    I have asked this inquiry in Twitch support but they are unable to help me.

    I got sick with COVID and has not been able to stream for a month and even if I have already recovered, my body has never been the same so I do not stream as much hours as before...

    I am unable to get my revenue adjusted just like before since I don't meet my old LIVE HOURS just to get Revenue Adjustment. I don't get the usual monthly payments from Twitch anymore... on worse months, I don't get paid at all since without the… more

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11. Double currency conversion in Iceland

    In Iceland, the sub price shows up as 600 ISK, but it gets converted to USD by Xsolla and charged in USD, resulting in it actually costing 650+ ISK. If Xsolla doesn't support ISK, can we have the price in USD or EUR?

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12. Hours Required To Receive The Adjustment Incentive Payments Are Too Harsh

    The minimal time livestreaming to be eligible for the Adjustment Incentive Payments is too high, it' doesn't take into consideration personal factors, for example: This month I got sick and could not complete mine, so I just don't get paid in the month that it is most needed? I think the system is too harsh. I have a lot of friends who gave up either because of this extreme hours or for not being eligible to receive the incentive in the first place, some others started letting their pc's livestreaming with no content just to fill the hours needed to receive the incentive. Besides, it's unfair to keep the calculations unclear to the streamers receiving it, because it's our income, we deserve to know how it is calculated in the first place.

    The minimal time livestreaming to be eligible for the Adjustment Incentive Payments is too high, it' doesn't take into consideration personal factors, for example: This month I got sick and could not complete mine, so I just don't get paid in the month that it is most needed? I think the system is too harsh. I have a lot of friends who gave up either because of this extreme hours or for not being eligible to receive the incentive in the first place, some others started letting their pc's livestreaming with no content just to fill the hours needed to… more

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13. Please reconsider local sub price in CIS.

    New local price for CIS is around 1.99 USD. After the new recent local prices, the cis community did not like it, since prices are much lower in Ukraine and Turkey.

    Please, can you review the statistics and standard of living again.
    The real figures of average income are (Taken from google, honest sources and friends)
    Kazakhstan = 273,60 USD
    Belorus = 342,00 USD
    Russia = 383,04 USD
    Azerbaijan = 136,80 USD
    Armenia = 164,16 USD
    Kyrgyzstan = 157,32 USD
    Moldova = 424,08 USD
    Tajikistan = 123,12 USD
    Uzbekistan = 150,48 USD
    Turkmenistan = 119,02 USD

    Ukraine = 372.90 USD
    Turkey = 392 USD

    Please reconsider local sub price in CIS.

    New local price for CIS is around 1.99 USD. After the new recent local prices, the cis community did not like it, since prices are much lower in Ukraine and Turkey.

    Please, can you review the statistics and standard of living again.
    The real figures of average income are (Taken from google, honest sources and friends)
    Kazakhstan = 273,60 USD
    Belorus = 342,00 USD
    Russia = 383,04 USD
    Azerbaijan = 136,80 USD
    Armenia = 164,16 USD
    Kyrgyzstan = 157,32 USD
    Moldova = 424,08 USD
    Tajikistan = 123,12 USD
    Uzbekistan = 150,48 USD
    Turkmenistan = 119,02 USD

    Ukraine = 372.90 USD… more

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14. REDUCCIÓN ABUSIVA EN LOS COBROS POR SUSCRIPCIÓN

    Comencé cobrando 2.50$ la suscripción de los seguidores y me parece genial que se reduzcan los precios de paga siempre que se ayude a los seguidores. Pero esta última suscripción me ha proporcionado exactamente 0.94$, es decir menos de 1$ y esto ya me parece demasiado, a este paso tendremos que pagar nosotros porque se suscriban cuando se supone que estamos generando unos ingresos a la plataforma aunque algunos lo hagan en mayor o menor medida y creo que debería haber un cambio porque me parece abusivo lo que cobramos los afiliados siendo los que además necesitamos más ese dinero. Cambienlo pronto por favor.

    Comencé cobrando 2.50$ la suscripción de los seguidores y me parece genial que se reduzcan los precios de paga siempre que se ayude a los seguidores. Pero esta última suscripción me ha proporcionado exactamente 0.94$, es decir menos de 1$ y esto ya me parece demasiado, a este paso tendremos que pagar nosotros porque se suscriban cuando se supone que estamos generando unos ingresos a la plataforma aunque algunos lo hagan en mayor o menor medida y creo que debería haber un cambio porque me parece abusivo lo que cobramos los afiliados siendo los que además necesitamos más ese dinero.… more

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15. Regarding Subscriptions price change

    I think we all agree its unfair and frustrating that sub prices changes all over the world and its still the same for us in Kuwait :) Its really bothering that i need to pay double the price as all the countries around me just because im from kuwait ?! like its really bothering and frustrating !! its the exact double ! I have to pay 5$ while others in Saudi Arabia or Iraq pay 2.49$ ?
    its the main role for us as viewers/supporters for the gaming community to support streamers by gifting subs or subscriping and those changes makes it really hard so instead i started considering donations or bits instead of subscriptions :))

    I think we all agree its unfair and frustrating that sub prices changes all over the world and its still the same for us in Kuwait :) Its really bothering that i need to pay double the price as all the countries around me just because im from kuwait ?! like its really bothering and frustrating !! its the exact double ! I have to pay 5$ while others in Saudi Arabia or Iraq pay 2.49$ ?
    its the main role for us as viewers/supporters for the gaming community to support streamers by gifting subs or subscriping and those changes… more

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16. deixaro streamer escolher o valor que vai ser o sub no canal dele, deixem o valor minimo de R$ 7,90, e esse pessoal que esta reclamando do v

    Para esse pessoal que esta reclamando do valor do sub, deixa o valor minimo de sub por 7,90 e deixem os streamers escolher se aumenta o valor do sub no canal dele, ok, Cada um coloca o valor que quiser de sub a partir do valor minimo

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17. Standardized sub fees

    I believe that all countries should have their subscription fees standardized. Any country that pays more than U.S users should have their fees reduced to match the same price of U.S users and any countries that pay less than U.S users should have their fees increased to match U.S users; that way it's fair for all users.

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18. I am currently puzzled and utterly bemused by the new local subscription prices

    To whom it may concern,
    Dear Twitch,

    There is something I MUST understand regarding these new sub prices, otherwise it will drive me insane.

    In your official blog https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/08/05/local-sub-pricing-expands-worldwide/, under the 'Introducing Local Subscription Pricing' headline, you state, I quote "Over the next few months, we’ll be adjusting the price of subscriptions (existing subs, new paid subs, and gift subs) in most countries to better align with their local cost of living."

    I live in Estonia, within 15 minute walk from Russia (literally; it's a frontier town). New sub prices for Russia, tier ascending, are €1.5, €3, and €7.5. For Estonia: €4, €8, and €20, respectively. Same as for Germany. This means that a tier-3 in Russia is CHEAPER than my tier-2, and for me buying ONE tier-3 equals almost SEVEN tiers-2 there.

    Here are some fun economy facts, though. A minimum wage in Russia, in 2021, is €148 a month (most wages, however, are paid "in the shadow", circumventing taxation). In Estonia, it is €584 a month, and €3.48 per hour. In Germany, it is €1614 a month, and €9.60 per hour. Furthermore, a subsistence minimum in Russia, in 2021, is €147 for a work-able adult individual. In Estonia: €150. In Germany, it is €680. Which leads to my next two questions.

    First, have the brilliant minds behind the reformed pricelist concentrated exclusively on the countries with substantial viewer count, and just blended all the rest together under the common denominator (e.g. Germany for EU), indiscriminately, regardless of their economies and their income per soul?

    And second, if the people in charge have a clear understanding that, even though our view count is relatively low, we are still not wild mammals for a superior species to disregard, are the necessary adjustments to the new sub prices going to be considered?

    Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration,
    I mean it,

    Eugene, a random Twitch viewer and subscriber from a non-essential country who just wishes to be treated as a person

    P.S. I do apologize for an overly grumpy tone. These changes concern me signifacantly.

    To whom it may concern,
    Dear Twitch,

    There is something I MUST understand regarding these new sub prices, otherwise it will drive me insane.

    In your official blog https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/08/05/local-sub-pricing-expands-worldwide/, under the 'Introducing Local Subscription Pricing' headline, you state, I quote "Over the next few months, we’ll be adjusting the price of subscriptions (existing subs, new paid subs, and gift subs) in most countries to better align with their local cost of living."

    I live in Estonia, within 15 minute walk from Russia (literally; it's a frontier town). New sub prices for Russia, tier ascending, are €1.5, €3, and €7.5.… more

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