Twitch slammed for ignoring streamer who claims they\u2019re withholding payments TwitchTwitch bans are commonplace within the community for a variety of reasons, but one streamer has been feeling the brutal end of Twitch\u2019s regulations, leading to monetary issues. Getting to a place where being a Twitch streamer is an actual career can be difficult for many users, but there are plenty signing up to try. You\u2019ve got to jump through different hoops to become a Twitch partner, which unlocks the subscriber button, including building up a loyal community of followers who check-in and interact with the stream. Those subscriptions and donations make up the income for streamers, and while it can be quite lucrative, some streamers have been having issues with Twitch withholding payments from them. Sohba calls out Twitch over unreleased payments Sohba, a small streamer with around 4,000 followers, took to Twitter to reveal that the streaming platform has refused to release funds that she has earned. \u201cMaybe I can\u2019t get your attention as I\u2019m not a big streamer, but this is interfering with small streamers\u2019 livelihood,\u201d she tweeted, noting that other small streamers have also suffered a similar fate. Despite the platform confirming an investigation is underway to resolve the issue, Sohba isn\u2019t happy with the automated responses she has been getting or having to go in circles with Twitch support. \u201cThere are people who might actually need this money to survive. When it comes to money, you should take this much more seriously than automated responses,\u201d she said, calling on the platform to hire additional help. Maybe I can’t get your attention as I’m not a big streamer, but this is interfering with small streamers’ livelihood. I notice it’s not just me going through this. Not only that, but it’s unfair to my community who were trying to support me only to have their money stolen. \u2014 sohba (@sohba__) October 25, 2021 Fans and other content creators have joined in her calls, asking for clarity from Twitch on the situation. \u201cThis is really unacceptable\u2026,\u201d said one. \u201cI really love streaming but I hate how increasingly unhelpful and out of touch Twitch has gotten in the relationship with their creators,\u201d added another. Some fans have been far more direct with their criticism: \u201cY\u2019all seem to only hire useless people. Your support is really sh** tier.\u201d Twitch has seemingly yet to respond to Sohba with a more direct conclusion to the matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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