YouTube streaming star Valkyrae cleared the air regarding her decision to stick with YouTube for another two years, turning down an offer of jumping back to Twitch. Valkyrae, Pokimane, YouTube, Twitch
Of course financial gain was one of the vital determining factors behind signing another two years of contract with YouTube, but staying connected with her fans also played a part with Rae’s decision to stay on YouTube. She admitted to keeping her community happy by not switching platforms.
“YouTube’s fantastic, I couldn’t be happier,” she said.
And, 100 Thieves co-owner added, she didn’t want to disappoint her fanbase that she had amassed over the past two years.
“Last time I switched [sites] I was depressed. It felt like I’d made a mistake. I felt guilty, felt like I’d abandoned my community. I didn’t want to do that again.”
“If I could, I would love to talk about the YouTube contract they offered me,” the platform’s stream-queen said. “But I don’t think I can. I can’t! I would absolutely love to share what they offered me, but it’s just not possible.”
There were a lot of speculations on which platform she would ultimately choose, before the official announcement on 31st January made things clear.
“I was messing with my fans, and it grew from there,” the 30-year-old laughed. “They really thought I was going to Facebook because I kept baiting them in my final streams. They started assuming it was a new platform, and people were making Facebook profiles and things.
“But no, it’s nothing serious like that,” the YouTuber — for another two years, at least — repeated. “It’s no big deal: I’m happy here, so I’m staying on YouTube.” Her fans also seem quite happy with her decision.
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