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Artists and V-Tubers left disappointed after Twitch’s recent ‘artistic nudity’ rule reversal

'It honestly makes me feel like this site is a joke sometimes.'

On Dec 18, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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‘I was scared’: Influencer accused influencer with ‘millions’ of followers of assault

'I didn’t wanna tell the story for a really long time.'

On Dec 4, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

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‘Their idea of their children not working is 40 videos’: Counselor slams family vlogger who made filming schedule for her kids on vacation (Updated)

'What's the difference between this and child actors?? Why is one exploitation and the other not.'

On Nov 21, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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Passionfruit newsletter: The faux charitable endeavor of ‘Creator Funds’

Creators just want to get paid.

On Nov 15, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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Passionfruit newsletter: The internet is trash. Who’s going to clean it up?

I’m tired of looking at it, just take it away, please?

On Nov 8, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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From Big Oil to the Navy, some surprising advertisers are targeting young people through Twitch

Oil companies, insurance sellers, and military moguls are all taking to Twitch to reach a lucrative younger audience.

On Nov 6, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Nickmercs controversy shows that streaming platform Kick is still for gambling

Kick and gambling site Stake are tied at the hip, no matter what they want you to believe.

On Oct 31, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Influencers are more powerful than the President

There’s a cringe-y line from Spiderman that’s relevant here but I refuse to quote a superhero movie.

On Oct 27, 2023 by Andrew Fiouzi

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‘The future of Smash Bros tournaments is in jeopardy’: Nintendo announces new rules for community esports events, and fans aren’t happy

The video game developer has a long history of fiercely protecting its IP, despite pleas from gamers to loosen up restrictions.

On Oct 25, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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TwitchCon in the desert left me feeling lukewarm

After attending this year’s TwitchCon, I’m left wondering what streamer culture is anymore.

On Oct 23, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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How different apps and services are figuring out revenue sharing

Not just payouts but consistent earnings are key for full-time creators.

On Oct 19, 2023 by Lon Harris

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Passionfruit newsletter: Content feels trivial right now

You might be feeling like 'content' is pointless right now, or worse, in disregard for the ongoing global humanitarian crisis.

On Oct 17, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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SAG-AFTRA strike took the celebrity out of New York Comic-Con

After 17 years of Comic-Con, this year felt strange yet welcome.

On Oct 16, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Passionfruit newsletter: An anti-algorithm manifesto

Will Patreon's anti-algorithm philosophy stand the test of time?

On Oct 13, 2023 by Grace Stanley

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As big brands look for the door, is YouTube really for creators?

YouTube is having a bit of an identity crisis.

On Oct 12, 2023 by Lon Harris