Queercraft
TypeMinecraft Server / Online Gaming Community
ReleaseJanuary 2012; 12 years ago
FounderBeau Hebert (Beaupedia)
IPmc.queercraft.net
Website (Queercraft)https://www.queercraft.net/
Website (Prism)https://prismcharity.org/

Queercraft[1] is a online video gaming community and Minecraft server, run by the non-profit Prism,[2] created to be a support network for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

Queercraft's influence also stretches beyond Minecraft by offering a Discord community for other video games, as well as hosting events such as a game night, Queercraft LIVE, and an annual meetup for community members.

History

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The server, founded by Beau Hebert on January 27, 2012, has evolved from a small gathering of friends into a thriving nonprofit community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, boasting tens of thousands of members across 70 countries.

In 2022, in celebration of Pride month, Hebert participated in an interview with Mojang Studios, discussing the history of Queercraft and the future plans for the community. The article also contains information on the introductory process to the server, where new members receive one-on-one tours from volunteer staff. It also mentions the creation of Prism, the non-profit which owns the server, with the goal of creating an online safe haven for LGBTQ+ people.[3][4]

Queercraft was also one of the subjects of an article from May 2022 by Taimi, a social media and dating app for LGBTQ+ people. The article briefly covers the community's non-profit status, as well as its qualification for Amazon Smile in 2021.[5]

In September of 2024, Mojang Studios released another article about Queercraft's Minecraft Server. This article went further in-depth about the introductory process and diverse community in the server. Unlike the previous article, this one mentions the yearly Staff Appreciation Spectacular event, as well as attributing the server's longevity and success to its dedicated team of volunteer staff. It also emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive space in an often challenging online landscape for queer individuals, particularly youth navigating their identities.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Queercraft – A gaming community and online support network for LGBTQ individuals and their allies". Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  2. ^ "Home". prismcharity.org. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  3. ^ "Welcome to Queercraft | Minecraft". 2022-12-08. Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  4. ^ "QUEERCRAFT をご紹介". Minecraft Japan. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  5. ^ "7 Amazing LGBT Minecraft Servers to Check Out > Taimi". Taimi. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  6. ^ Nouch, James (2024-09-03). "Queercraft".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)