Following outcry from across the ideological spectrum, Twitch apologized for the tweet on Tuesday, writing that they "want to assure you that we have, and will continue to, work with the LGBTQIA+ community. We're still learning."

"Our good intentions don't always equate to positive impact, but we're committed to growing from these experiences, doing better, and ensuring we're inclusive to all," the company said.

The use of "womxn" has appeared in influential fora in recent months, with its proponents insisting that the word fosters greater inclusion.

In September 2020, TedxLondon announced that "TedxLondonWomxn" was returning in a virtual format and invited followers to participate in a short quiz to share their thoughts and ideas to help them steer future programming.

In response to a Twitter-follower who asked, "What is a womxn?" TEDxLondon replied: "No, that's not a typo: 'womxn' is a spelling of 'women' that's more inclusive and progressive. The term sheds light on the prejudice, discrimination, and institutional barriers womxn have faced, and explicitly includes non-cisgender women."