Twitch Fires Safety Council: Cost-Cutting Move or Community Catastrophe?
Twitch has terminated its Safety Advisory Council, replacing experts with unpaid Ambassadors. The council’s members, including cyberbullying specialists, were informed their contracts would end this month. Twitch claims the new council will offer “fresh, diverse perspectives.” This change follows other cost-cutting measures by the platform.
Hot Take:
Looks like Twitch just gave its Safety Advisory Council the ultimate “Game Over” screen. Who needs expert advice when you can just wing it with Ambassadors, right?
Key Points:
- Twitch terminated its Safety Advisory Council members, effective May 31.
- The Council included experts in cyberbullying, diversity, and free expression.
- Going forward, the Council will be composed mainly of Twitch Ambassadors.
- It’s unclear if new Ambassador members will be compensated.
- This move follows Twitch’s recent trend of cost-cutting measures.
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