Building a Safer Creator Community

In-Depth Look at TwitchCon 2023: The Good, The Bad, and Future Directions In this episode, we feature an exclusive interview with Eden Lou, a prominent technologist and content creator known for her work with Camo. Eden discusses her experiences and insights from attending TwitchCon 2023 in San Diego, shedding light on both the positive aspects and troubling incidents, such as the assault on top female creator Emiru. The conversation delves into the importance of setting boundaries between creators and their audiences, the role of mental health and parasocial relationships, and the need for better security and educational measures at conferences. Eden also shares her top recommendations for other notable tech and creator conferences worth attending. Follow Eden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-liu42/ 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Meet Eden Liu: Technologist and Content Creator 01:43 Eden Liu's Journey and Expertise 04:01 TwitchCon Experience: The Good 06:10 Understanding VTubing 10:09 TwitchCon Experience: The Changing Landscape 19:55 Challenges and Safety Concerns for Female Creators 32:40 The Isolation Epidemic 33:36 Content Platforms and Mental Health 34:19 The Role of Social Contracts 35:15 The Need for Regulation and Safety 36:58 Proposals for Platform Interventions 40:32 Personal Experiences and Boundaries 45:36 Conferences and Community