"But she told the BBC while she felt "incredibly lucky" to be in her position, the negatives of the role - ranging from being under constant scrutiny to at times being concerned for her safety - makes it difficult to enjoy. "If I could go back and never experience some of the things I've experienced because of this job, I do think I would be a happier person overall," she said."
"Throughout 2025, several female content creators have spoken out about concerns of their safety, particularly when attending public events. In March, three US Twitch streamers, Cinna, Valkyrae and Emiru, were taking part in a week-long marathon stream when a man threatened to kill them. Then, at the annual streamer event TwitchCon in October, a man from the crowd grabbed Emiru and tried to kiss her without her consent."
QTCinderella is a 31-year-old streamer, real name Blaire, with 1.2 million followers, known for playing video games and cooking meals live. She created the annual Streamer Awards in 2021. She feels incredibly lucky to be in her position but experiences negatives such as constant scrutiny and safety concerns that reduce enjoyment. She believes that avoiding some career experiences would have made her happier and would advise her younger self not to pursue the job. Several female content creators faced safety threats in 2025, including a death threat during a marathon stream and a non-consensual grab at TwitchCon. Harassment has led to expensive efforts to remove edited photos.
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