Thumbstick Mafia

Sharkyshood [http://twitter.com/sharkyshood]and Chasinglux [http://twitter.com/chasinglux] here! Yes, your eyes are working. It’s an official episode of the Thumbstick Mafia Podcast – welcome back to Season 3! In today’s episode, we discuss the recently released Mixer Platform Updates. Mixer [https://thumbstickmafia.com/tmpod-s2e2-diversify-your-platforms/] continues to take the lead when it comes to creating the tools, and the relationships, for streamers and communities to succeed. It’s always a pleasure to see how they are working behind the scenes to improve things. Mixer Announcements: Our Commitment to You https://blog.mixer.com/2019/07/23/our-commitment-to-you/Digital Safety and Streamer Success Q&A https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360031202131 [https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360031202131] CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S BEEN 2 YEARS?! THE FOCUS IS SECURITY, MODERATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. Mixer as always, excels at putting the needs of the community first. They announced the following this past week; * 7 new programs and tools aimed at maintaining the Community * Made it easier to report abuse from the player window. * Updated Rules of Conduct to expressly prohibit terrorist and violent content. * Streamer Review System (Aug 29th soft launch) – 24 hours hour waiting period until you can stream with cam.  Links to your Microsoft account. * Toxicity screen coming later on in the year. New filtering option to give you control over chat participation, more auto moderation tools and chat modes. * Moderator Program * Updating software and app capabilities for Moderators so that they can review broadcasts, chat and activity – for better community health over all. * Renewed commitment to digital safety in the live streaming industry. * 4 new initiatives to support streamer success * All streamers will be able participate in monetization – unlocking Mixer Embers and then following with Channel Subscriptions and additional monetization over time. * Overhauled Streaming Analytics * Streamer Progression Dashboard – outlining clear steps and goals toward streamer perks, monetization and support on mixer as well as additional promotion. * Mixer Academy: to help you grow  in soft skills like audience engagement, networking, moderation etc. LevelUp Cast – Our commitment to you and updates | 7/26/19 Josh Stein  + Andy Salisbury – Community Managers Guest: Mixer’s GM – Chad Gibson Sara Cooperstein – Operations Manager: Mixer Trust and Safety Funny enough, we recorded this podcast episode today and made reference to a certain content creator as the face of Twitch noting, it might be different if he was the face of Mixer instead. About an hour later, he announced he was the new face of Mixer. The post Making The Switch From Twitch To Mixer? [https://thumbstickmafia.com/tmpod-s3e3-mixer-updates/] appeared first on For Gaming, Esports And Streamer News That Centers BIPOC Creators [https://thumbstickmafia.com].

Hey Family! It’s been great to be back, we hope you all have been enjoying the relaunch of the website. While our mission and vision remains the same, we have changed our execution to reflect our growth and the growth of the community. With that said, I’m proud to share our latest with you. I was lucky to have a quick sit down with Cuddle Core [https://liquipedia.net/fighters/Cuddle_Core] to chat about the Super Special episode of the Cud Cast she did, which was a very focused and open conversation with her Mom. We found it to be such a beautiful example of fellowship. We wanted to highlight and delve into what moved her to share such a vulnerable, real moment with her Community. In addition, we talk about the responsibility of being a Black Woman in esports, how she navigates that space and what advice she has for those who are trying to find where they fit in. I want to thank Cuddle Core for taking the time to speak with us and for allowing us a glimpse into her life and family dynamic in this very intimate way. STAY UP TO DATE WITH CUDDLE CORE You can find Cuddle_Core [http://twitter.com/cuddle_core] on Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/cuddle_core], Caffeine [https://www.caffeine.tv/tk_cuddle], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxg90r4s6m8FvHzcjbZuRg] and on her Website [http:// https://www.jeannailcarterarts.com/ ]. She’ll be competing next at Evo [http://evo.shoryuken.com/] on August 2-4th, 2019 Recently Competed at CEO 2019 [https://liquipedia.net/fighters/Cuddle_Core] in Tekken – Placed 13th > Got 2nd place @norcalss [https://twitter.com/norcalss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]. Our team with @Joey_Fury [https://twitter.com/Joey_Fury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] and @Dimeback_ [https://twitter.com/Dimeback_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] went hard in every single fight! It was so amazing having @EQNXGaming [https://twitter.com/EQNXGaming?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] together, cheering nonstop! The competition was insanely tough. But, we showed we were just as formidable. 🌻 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f33b.png] pic.twitter.com/lVyW4tzxvk [https://t.co/lVyW4tzxvk]— EQNX | Cuddle_Core 🔜 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f51c.png] STRONGSTYLE (@cuddle_core) July 16, 2019 [https://twitter.com/cuddle_core/status/1151197405527859201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] The post In Conversation With Tekken Competitive Player Cuddle Core [https://thumbstickmafia.com/in-conversation-cuddle-core/] appeared first on For Gaming, Esports And Streamer News That Centers BIPOC Creators [https://thumbstickmafia.com].

Every Season, we go over the latest platform updates for the top streaming and content creating platforms to keep you in the loop and following the terms of service.  Being informed of the rules of the platform(s) you use to share and create your content is not only smart, it’s one of the best ways to protect your brand and the first step in making sure you community is moderated efficiently. Podcast: Play in new window [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/p/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2018/04/ThumbstickMafia/Season3Ep2.mp3] | Download [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/s/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2018/04/ThumbstickMafia/Season3Ep2.mp3] | Embed [http://threefifspodcast.com/2018/04/19/thumbstick-mafia-podcast-season-3-episode-2-platform-updates/#]Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/id1014852940?mt=2&ls=1#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Fthreefifspodcast.com%2F%3Fp%3D1663] | Android [http://subscribeonandroid.com/threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] | Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I65yparnoerrddapmszrbdunt5u?t%3DThree_Fifs_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16] | Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/] | TuneIn [https://tunein.com/radio/Three-Fifs-Podcast-p1012135/] | RSS [http://threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] This is S3, E2 – We are your hosts Seekr [http://twitter.com/chasinglux] and Sharkyshood [http://twitter.com/sharkyshood] and here’s what you need to know: Mixer [https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000922623-Rules-of-User-Conduct]: Has been very strong on their policies that center on creating safe communities. Here are some of their policies. * No Hate Speech * No Bullying – Specific examples given * Nudity + Attire [https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004147826-Streamer-Clothing-When-is-it-too-revealing-] + Mature Content [https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000920643-Mature-Content-Rules] * Mixer Light Stream Studio [https://blog.mixer.com/mixerlightstream/] Partnership * Light Stream Mixer Integration [http://help.golightstream.com/lightstream-mixer-integration] Twitch [https://www.twitch.tv/p/legal/terms-of-service/]:In February of this year, Twitch [https://blog.twitch.tv/twitch-community-guidelines-updates-f2e82d87ae58] announced updates to it’s terms of Service that were due to go into effect in March. Noted Changes: * Streamers being responsible for off platform conduct * Nudity and Attire [https://www.twitch.tv/p/legal/community-guidelines/sexualcontent/#nudity-and-attire] * Sexual content – included emotes + twitch creative YouTube: Has made some major changes to their partnership program [https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/01/additional-changes-to-youtube-partner.html] which has affected tons of smaller creators. * 1,000 subscribers * 4,000 watch time hours within the past 12 month ADDED NEW FEATURES TO THEIR LIVE-STREAM SERVICE: * Chat replay * English automatic captions to livestreams (HUGE!) * Made it easier to go live [https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/03/making-it-easier-to-go-live.html] with webcam (no encoding software) * Also working on making direct streaming from phone easier * Here comes YouTube studio [https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/03/youtube-studio-better-insights-new.html] Twitter: Twitter announcedProducer [https://twitter.com/TwitterMedia/status/976578527997804544] Articles Referenced: Streamers React to Twitch TOS Updates [https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/6/17084708/forsen-tyer1-summit1g-twitch-terms-of-service-community-gidelines]Twitch Clarifies TOS [https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/02/twitch-clarifies-guidelines-in-new-faq/]Why does Mixer seem more positive than Twitch? [https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/9/16993134/microsoft-mixer-twitch-youtube-streaming-toxicity-harassment]YouTube’s New Monetization Rules [https://www.polygon.com/2018/1/18/16906036/youtube-monetization-small-creators-top-creators-changes]Twitch vs Mixer [https://www.techradar.com/news/twitch-vs-youtube-gaming-vs-microsoft-beam-which-streaming-service-is-for-you] Keep up with your hosts: Sharkyshood [http://www.sharkyshood.com] | Twitter [http://twitter.com/sharkyshood] | Youtube [http://youtube.com/user/sharkyshood]Seekr [http://chasinglux.com] | Twitter [http://twitter.com/chasinglux] | Twitch [http://twitch.tv/lseekrl] | Youtube [http://youtube.com/user/lseekrl] Support the Show: patreon.com/thumbstickmafia [http://patreon.com/thumbstickmafia] | @thumbstickmafia [http://twitter.com/thumbstickmafia] | www.thumbstickmafia.com [http://www.thumbstickmafia.com] The post Twitch, YouTube, Mixer Updates – S3E2 #TMPOD [https://thumbstickmafia.com/s3e2/] appeared first on For Gaming, Esports And Streamer News That Centers BIPOC Creators [https://thumbstickmafia.com].

Did you Miss us?! We are back with a new Season for The Thumbstick Mafia Podcast and we have a few guests with us! Fave of the show and gem in the community: Missy/MissDoItBig. [http://twitch.tv/missdoitbig] You may have recently seen her on the front page after her BHM Twitch feature or bussin shots in Fortnite. She has been streaming for 5 years and has been the moderator for channels such as CDNThe3rd, High Distortion, Grimmmz and formerly, Dr. Disrespect. We also have another one of our favorites, the person that elevated your Sim melanin game so your Sims wouldn’t be out here looking ashy. The person that created the largest and fasting growing Sim Forum for black simmers. She was also featured on Twitch’s BHM and their Women’s history month. The one and only Xmiramira [http://twitch.tv/xmiramira]. Podcast: Play in new window [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/p/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2018/03/ThumbstickMafia/S3E1.mp3] | Download [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/s/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2018/03/ThumbstickMafia/S3E1.mp3] | Embed [http://threefifspodcast.com/2018/03/31/thumbstick-mafia-podcast-season-3-episode-1-moderating-online-communities-stream-chats/#]Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/id1014852940?mt=2&ls=1#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Fthreefifspodcast.com%2F%3Fp%3D1625] | Android [http://subscribeonandroid.com/threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] | Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I65yparnoerrddapmszrbdunt5u?t%3DThree_Fifs_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16] | Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/] | TuneIn [https://tunein.com/radio/Three-Fifs-Podcast-p1012135/] | RSS [http://threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] For our return, we wrap up the #ModMarch conversation we started on twitter by discussing Moderating Online Communities and Stream Chats. Your community reflects your vision, so managing and moderating is a necessary evil. Missy and Mira break down what they’ve learned while managing large online communities; streams and forums as well as how that knowledge shaped their own brands and channels. You can catch up on your #ModMarch discussion HERE [https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ModMarch&src=typd]. TOOLS TO HELP WITH CHAT MODERATION Because we love you, we also have a few resources to share with you to help. * FrankenFaceZ [http://www.frankerfacez.com/about] – A chat management tool that allows you to “stop” the flow to moderate, add emotes, custom keyword highlighting etc * CBenni [https://cbenni.com/] – Moderation log storage – your receipts will always be crisp and accurate because you’ll be able to search a user for interaction on your channel. * Twitch Moderation Command Page [https://help.twitch.tv/customer/portal/articles/659095-chat-moderation-commands] * Mixer Moderation Command Page [https://watchbeam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/211844826-Moderator-Chat-Commands] * Youtube Moderation Page [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2524549?hl=en] * Coral Project [https://guides.coralproject.net/how-to/]– A how-to guide all about Moderation. Join the conversation by tweeting your thoughts using the #TMPOD. THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME GUESTS: MISSDOITBIG | TWITTER [HTTP://TWITTER.COM/MISSDOITBIG] | TWITCH [HTTP://TWITCH.TV/MISSDOITBIG] | YOUTUBE [HTTP://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/MISSDOITBIG]XMIRAMIRA [HTTP://XMIRAMIRA.COM] | TWITTER [HTTP://TWITTER.COM/XMIRAMIRA] | TWITCH [HTTP://TWITCH.TV/XMIRAMIRA] | YOUTUBE [HTTP://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/XMIRAMIRA] | THE BLACK SIMMER [HTTP://WWW.THEBLACKSIMMER.COM/] Keep up with your hosts: Sharkyshood [http://www.sharkyshood.com] | Twitter [http://twitter.com/sharkyshood] | Youtube [http://youtube.com/user/sharkyshood]Seekr [http://chasinglux.com] | Twitter [http://twitter.com/chasinglux] | Twitch [http://twitch.tv/lseekrl] | Youtube [http://youtube.com/user/lseekrl] Support the Show: patreon.com/thumbstickmafia [http://patreon.com/thumbstickmafia] | @thumbstickmafia [http://twitter.com/thumbstickmafia] | www.thumbstickmafia.com [http://www.thumbstickmafia.com] The post #TMPOD S3E1 – Moderating Online Communities and Stream Chats ft. MissDoItBig and Xmiramira [https://thumbstickmafia.com/s3e1/] appeared first on For Gaming, Esports And Streamer News That Centers BIPOC Creators [https://thumbstickmafia.com].

Welcome back to another episode of the Thumbstick Mafia Podcast! In Season 2, Episode 9 we wrap up our conversation with Simply Undrea by talking about creating a space for your Team and what accountability looks like in that space. We also discuss the difference between comparison and inspiration and why it’s important to know the difference. We would like to take the time to thank Simply Undrea for hanging with us during this extended mini series on Community and Team Building as a content creator. You can keep up with her: SimplyUndrea [http://www.simplyundrea.com] | twitch.tv/simplyundrea [http://twitch.tv/simplyundrea] | youtube.com/simplyundrea [http://youtube.com/simplyundrea] In this Episode, we also discuss breaking news in the esports and tech world as well as announce our Mid-Season break and what that means. Podcast: Play in new window [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/p/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2017/08/ThumbstickMafia/Season2Ep9Final.mp3] | Download [http://media.blubrry.com/threefifspodcast/s/podcast.threefifspodcast.com/2017/08/ThumbstickMafia/Season2Ep9Final.mp3]Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/id1014852940?mt=2&ls=1#episodeGuid=http%3A%2F%2Fthreefifspodcast.com%2F%3Fp%3D1408] | Android [http://subscribeonandroid.com/threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] | Google Play [https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I65yparnoerrddapmszrbdunt5u?t%3DThree_Fifs_Podcast%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16] | Stitcher [http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/three-fifs-podcast/] | RSS [http://threefifspodcast.com/feed/podcast/] KEEP UP WITH YOUR HOSTS: SHARKYSHOOD [HTTP://SHARKYSHOOD.COM] | TWITTER [HTTP://TWITTER.COM/SHARKYSHOOD] | YOUTUBE [HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SHARKYSHOOD]CHASINGLUX [HTTP://CHASINGLUX] | TWITTER [HTTP://TWITTER.COM/CHASINGLUX] | TWITCH [HTTP://TWITCH.TV/LSEEKRL] | YOUTUBE [HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/ISEEK3RI] ARTICLES REFERENCED: TWITCH ANNOUNCES TWITCH EXTENSIONS [HTTPS://BLOG.TWITCH.TV/INTRODUCING-EXTENSIONS-THE-NEXT-EVOLUTION-IN-LIVE-STREAMING-20969F4C2754]: INTEGRATED FEATURES THAT ALLOW YOU TO MAKE YOUR STREAM INTERACTIVE. SOME FEATURES ARE BASIC UI CUSTOMIZATION CHANGES LIKE OVERLAYS AND GAME WISP INTEGRATIONS WHILE OTHERS ARE GAME SPECIFIC LIKE DESTINY TRACKER, OVERWATCH STATS AND THE ABILITY TO SEE YOUR DECK IN HEARTHSTONE. CHECK OUT THE LINK FOR A FULL LIST OF FEATURES. Taking a page from Mixer’s Book, Twitch also announced a Developer Trello Roadmap [https://trello.com/b/xdoVhmKj/twitch-developer-platform-roadmap] so you can keep track of upcoming plans and implementation. Mixer also had news; Announcing Interactive 2.0 [https://blog.mixer.com/interactive-2-0-is-here/] – A lot of the changes are backend focused. We get the idea that Mixer is attempting to set themselves apart with the interactive aspect of the platform by allowing high levels of customization. This will allow the coders and techies to really flex their abilities. Their example of this is the integration with Killing Floor 2 [https://blog.mixer.com/killing-floor-2-mixer/]. Discord [https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000982752-Screensharing-Video-Calls] also had some news for the hat; they are announcing the roll out of video chat and screen sharing. Discord is quickly becoming a one stop shop for gamers – with this integration of video chat, we won’t have much use for skype or gchat except if we’re talking to non-gamers of course. E-sports news has been trending – keep an eye on these companies: Disney [https://dotesports.com/business/disney-majority-ownership-bamtech-16534] buys majority ownership in Riot Games partner BAMTech. How streaming [https://venturebeat.com/2017/08/19/how-streaming-is-taking-esports-to-the-big-leagues/] is taking esports to the major leagues. Twitch [https://venturebeat.com/2017/06/20/twitch-signs-exclusive-esports-deal-for-20-overtwatch-hearthstone-and-heroes-events/] signs a deal with Blizzard to host 20 major esports events on the platform. Spliff [http://www.esports-pro.com/articles/business/mobile-esports-outfit-skillz-acquires-patents-for-mobile-streaming-and-tour] – mobile esports company acquires patent for mobile streaming and tournament technology. We’re going on break; what does that mean? We will not be posting episodes of the Thumbstick Mafia Podcast while on break. We do not have an official return date but we will keep you posted. There will be features/ articles posted on the website [http://thumbstickmafia.com] and we will continue to add to the #TMNYSK tag and promote the #TMShare tag. Our posting frequency on Social Media might be low but we will be posting and available if you have questions / need advice or resources. Why a break? Focus. We like to lead by example and take our own advice. We have lots of plans for Thumbstick Mafia and we need the time to do the work necessary – not just the work for TM but our personal work. One of our pressing goals is to sponsor gamers so they can attend events and tournaments and eventually have our own e-sports team. While we are away, we will be working on how we can support the members in our community have similar goals. If you are interested in partnering with us or have recommendations/resources – you can reach us at: thethumbstickmafia@gmail.com [thethumbstickmafia@gmail.com] or @thumbstickmafia [http://twitter.com/thumbstickmafia] We have many other ideas that we would like to explore and implement so we’ll be here, just not posting episodes. Thank you for all the listens, downloads, RTs and feedback during the first half of the season. We look forward to coming back with new, dope content for you to enjoy. #TMPod tag is still the official hashtag for the show! If you have comments, questions, would like to suggest a guest or a topic – please use the hashtag so we can keep track or you can email us: thethumbstickmafia@gmail.com | Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/thumbstickmafia] The post #TMPOD S2E9 – Accountability, Esports + MidSeason Break [https://thumbstickmafia.com/tmpod-s2e9-accountability-e-sports-midseason-break/] appeared first on For Gaming, Esports And Streamer News That Centers BIPOC Creators [https://thumbstickmafia.com].