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Why doesn't Twitch take 1% of donations to streamers? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by john89@lemmy.ca to c/twitch@lemmy.ml

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It seems like they're leaving a lot of money on the table. I don't think a significant number of people would jump ship if Twitch updated their policy to give 99% of donations directly to streamers while taking a 1% cut for themselves.

There might be some initial grumbling, but it would probably fizzle out in a week when people move on to other things.

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[–] john89@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Thanks for the informative response.

I didn't know donations went through other mediums besides twitch. I thought people donated directly through twitch, but apparently that's what bits are for.

https://bitstodollars.com/

It looks like at the lowest level, you can buy 100 bits for $1.40. That would be $1 to donate, and twitch pockets the other $0.40. They're already making out like bandits!