Reconsidering Recent Hardline Tech Decisions

I recently wrote a post about quitting Twitch. I still think my reasons are valid, but after taking more time to think through things, I realize that my reaction was knee-jerk and the situation is more complicated than I want it to be. I think a case can be made for staying on Twitch while being aware of its faults and speaking out about concerns. Not that I think I can change anything from within – I will never be important enough for them to care. But there are two big reasons to stay: the people, and the experience. Over the past three years I have come to know some wonderful people through Twitch and I enjoy interacting with them. I really do love the experience of connecting with people over a shared appreciation for music. Also, boycotting without parallel alternative systems in place doesn’t work. So I can work on building an Owncast audience alongside my Twitch audience, and maybe Owncast will get to a point where I can leave Twitch without feeling cut off from the people and…