The new Creator Clubs are an excellent way for streamers to connect with others who create similar content, and it'd be great for non-affiliated creators to be able to join them too! There are many reasons why channels don't sign up for affiliate but still create great content and build communities within categories such as IRL, Vtubers, Coworking etc. and should be able to join these Clubs.

As I understand that opening it fully could lead to abuse in applications, it could be resolved by allowing non-affiliates who have good standing on Twitch, and/or fit requirements that Affiliates need but haven't onboarded to apply.

For example in my case, I have a second channel (StudyWithArtie) where I create coworking content. I've got two channels because I am a student who prefers to separate work/play and have a specific channel. While I'm eligible for Affiliate on StudyWithArtie, I haven't onboarded because I already am Affiliate on this channel (Hey_Artie), and don't want to split my revenue streams or make my community feel they have to subscribe twice / receive ads in two places. But I'm unable to apply for the Coworking Club, which feels like a missed opportunity! I'm sure there's many other creators in similar boats who would be a great addition to the Creator Clubs!