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Streaming Video Games and the Decisions that Aren't the Easiest

Earlier this year, I decided to make the switch from Twitch to Mixer. After a stream team I was on was basically used for someone else's personal gain, I didn't know what to do. Do I make a company move and rebuild? Do I sever some relationships?

Streaming on Mixer has been interesting, but I've decided the relationships I've built over several years aren't worth nothing. I've made some wonderful friends I still enjoy talking to, and although we are distant, I'm still happy to call people friends. So I've decided I'll be dual-streaming to both platforms.

However, there are some stipulations with this. I'm required to drop the affiliate program specifically because of the stipulations with exclusive content. I definitely don't mind that at all. The bulk of money I've made through Twitch streaming has not been through subscriptions anyhow. Plus, it's never been about the money. I can't justify streaming video games for money, but my largest thing has always been learning how everything works. It just makes more sense.

So, I'm coming back to Twitch! I'm stciking to weekend-only streaming right now, so I'll see you then.

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