This was an important discussion about how moderation systems can sometimes create unintended barriers when they are not designed with enough context and understanding. I appreciated the focus on how language, especially around LGBTQIA+ identities and communities, requires thoughtful handling rather than simple keyword filtering, because words can have very different meanings depending on the situation. Creating spaces that are both safe and inclusive requires balancing protection from harm with allowing people to express themselves freely. In a similar way, accessible and respectful systems like Tarjetón IMSS Activos show the value of designing services that consider diverse users and their real-world needs. How do you think online platforms can improve moderation while still protecting open and respectful conversations? https://tarjetonimssactivos.com.mx/

While there are times when the words Gay, Lesbian, and Trans can be used harmfully, the vast majority of use is simply to describe someone's gender/sexuality, and not to discriminate against them. Censoring these words is not at all the way to stop them from being used harmfully, and in fact will only lead to the erasure of not only the words, but of the people and their ability to openly share their experiences. On top of that, this erasure is not only bad for said people, but for everyone, including Twitch as a whole. Diversity in thought and experience is one of the biggest contributors to better ideas, better creativity, and in turn a better site generally, meaning more people will *want* to use it.

Doesnt make sense. Havent had it ever. it doesnt insult anyone unless in a very specific way in hate speech but not in the word itself. I get the idea but the execution is not this.

Trans, Gay, and Lesbian are not bad words. Please uncensore this words

The words Gay, Lesbian, and Trans are not harmful or offensive - they're simply descriptive words. Please reverse this!

imagine being unable to say 'I'm a gay man' without it being automodded? Or 'I'm a trans woman'
these words are not slurs, and automodding them is silencing and isolating these groups.

It's important to let individual creators decide what words are moderated on their own channels when possible. Of course setting some defaults makes sense, but these defaults seem motivated by an anti-LGTBQ philosophy that I and the vast majority of creators take issue with, and as a platform Twitch needs to remember that people will migrate to competitors if they alienate their users. Being a private entity, Twitch has the ability to make decisions about how to apply moderation without much government influence, and it would be to the benefit of both the users and the platform if that was used to protect us from threats, not classify us as one of them.

Lmao guys I know you're owned by Amazon now but you don't *need* to lick the boot

I 10000000000% agree with Lopaoli said. Get better Twitch.. Stop conforming to fascism. Be a place that welcomes everyone. Please get better Twitch.

I don't think Twitch understands just how MANY of its users are in the LGBTQIA+ community. Besides the obvious fact that this could (and will) affect/hurt people, if people feel unwelcome, they will leave, which means less people watching their ads and paying for their subs. I'm only pointing this out because I believe, at the end of the day, major companies (like Twitch) will follow their wallets, and not their hearts. Twitch, this WILL hurt your wallet.

This is ridiculous censorship that does not make anyone safer on Twitch. All it does is make it harder for queer people to express themselves and find community online.

Queer identities are not to be classified as offensive or obscene. These words are neutral. They're descriptors of our everyday lives, and moderation must be handled without classifying them as inherently disparaging.

Trans, Gay and Lesbian are normal words. They are commonly used and excepted terms to describe certain LGBT people, that's literally 3/4 of the abbreviation! These are such common terms that, with the state of the world, it comes of as censorship, regardless of intent. Do better, Twitch.

Do better Twitch.
If you allow for groups and guilds to make inclusive spaces but then also censor/automod these descriptors then it feels like you don't care.
It feels like the groups and guilds are just a facade to hide behind.
Focus on the derogatory terms that should be automodded if they are not already.
I might have to consider leaving Twitch and go for greater, more inclusive spaces.

Stupid, unhelpful. Reverse it.

This is hurtful and infuriating. There’s no reason for these words to be censored at all. I would understand more if it’s about someone coming into peoples streams and using them in a derogatory manor but I don’t think that’s why given the state of the world. Twitch, do better or you will lose a lot of good people on your platform.

Absolutely ******* ridiculous that they've done this

You're harming a whole lot of people for no good reason here, roll back the censorship if you don't want to lose a significant portion of your users

Trans, Gay, and Lesbian aren't bad words.

As a trans streamer (and a member of Pride Guild!) with a very queer and trans community, seeing my identity and those of my community flagged for 'offensive' or 'inappropriate' use is incredibly damaging and hurtful. Please remove these from the feature so we can talk about ourselves and identities without this.