Soon after I began streaming on Twitch, I created a Discord server because other streamers I followed had their own servers and it seemed like a good way to share info about the stream and stay connected with viewers. After much consideration, I've decided to delete it. Here's why.
I have decided to retire the Newfangled merch store. Only a few folks have ever bought my merch, anyway. And I've come to feel that I don't want to promote a Newfangled “brand” – I don't want it to be about me or about the channel, but about the experience – good music and good people. Merch is for “influencers”, for promoting a brand, and that's not what I'm about. I thought that's what I wanted, but I don't. Not anymore.
To those of you who were brave enough to buy Newfangled merch while it existed – thank you so much for your support! I will always be grateful.
In an effort to deepen my faith and re-calibrate my personal priorities, I have decided to give up Twitch – as both a viewer and a streamer – for Lent this year, in celebration of and preparation for Easter. I will stream on Tuesday, March 4th and then will be offline from March 5 thru April 20.
I have often felt so overwhelmed with social media that I struggle to know what or when to post and end up not posting anything. In an effort to simplify, focus, and improve my communication efforts when I am not streaming live, I have decided to consolidate my social media and make use of this blog more.
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