The platform that I’ve moved my stream to is known for its viewership listing to the alt-right. A lot of history, from it being layered on top of a cryptocurrency, to it courting PewDiePie as its “face”, has built that reputation up over time.

When I chose to move to DLive from Twitch, I focused on the strides that the platform had made in recent years. Abandoning the shady cryptocurrency as its foundation, no longer hosting the Pewds, implementing banning, clearing up its Terms of Service, etc. I could move there with a fairly clear conscience.

But, as was pointed out to me this week, being straight, white, and cis, I was never going to be made specifically unwelcome. BIPOC streamers, LGBTQ+ streamers… I get the distinct impression that there is still a large part of the viewership that would try to run them off.

No, I don’t have proof. But, when I’m in a laid-back streamer’s channel, and chat starts throwing out “SJW”, “snowflakes”, “owning the libtards”, and the streamer just chuckles along, the impression is made.

So, I’m on the hunt for DLive streamers that call out awful behavior when they see it, for streamers that care about people being treated with respect, for streamers that give a shit. If you know of any, or have any suggestions on how to find them, please leave me a comment.

As I say on stream, you’re awesome, and you’ve got this.