ICYMI TwitchCon’s Sexual Harassment Problem
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Oct 25, 2025 
Laura Kate Dale, a writer and streamer passionate about gaming culture and creator safety, joins to discuss serious issues surrounding TwitchCon. They tackle the shocking assault on streamer Emiru during a meet-and-greet, highlighting the fears that compel female streamers to skip the convention. Laura shares insights on Twitch's inadequate responses to harassment, critiques security measures, and reveals the unique risks associated with meet-and-greets. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for better protections for creators, particularly marginalized voices.
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Hear-Say Shaped Hesitation
- Laura Kate Dale recounts hearing many stories of harassment and safety failures at TwitchCon that made her avoid attending.
- She cites examples like drink-spiking rumors and inaccessible venues for disabled creators.
Emiru's Public Assault
- The episode covers Emiru's TwitchCon meet-and-greet assault where a man tried to force a kiss and walked confidently through the crowd.
- Emiru's team and personal security intervened while Twitch security were distant or slow to act.
Grotesque Signing-Line Incident
- Laura describes a convention attendee masturbating in their pocket while waiting in her signing line and poor organizer responses.
- The convention only gave a token restriction instead of banning the offender.