Honestly, it's been a mixed bag. While the platform gives me reach, the constant changes and lack of real support sometimes make it really hard. Engaging with my audience and building a community does feel great, though.

— 27-year-old female variety streamer from Seattle, WA, who blends gameplay with creative content such as art and music.

Twitch does a few things right, like hosting events and integrating chat features. But honestly, their communication can be so lacking. Regular updates and actual responses instead of generic messages would be way more engaging.

— 27-year-old female variety streamer from Seattle, WA, who blends gameplay with creative content such as art and music.

I'd love to see more exclusive merch or maybe virtual meet-and-greets. Even unique badges that make viewers feel special would be great.

— 30-year-old male music producer from Nashville, TN, who collaborates with Twitch streamers to create gaming-themed music.

For starters, Twitch could do much better at promoting smaller streamers. An algorithm that highlights new or struggling creators instead of just the top ones would make the community more inclusive and diverse.

— 27-year-old female variety streamer from Seattle, WA, who blends gameplay with creative content such as art and music.