When it comes to content creation and streaming,Twitchhas become a staple in the game for everyone around the world to have the ability to sit down in front of a computer and either play video games or share their thoughts and views. While it’s harmless for the most part, some people tend to cross the line onTwitch’s rules and guidelines.
The Hateful Conduct act of Twitch covers the promotion, encouragement, or facilitation of discrimination and denigration of a group of people based on their protected characteristics. While it’s fairly easy to read and understand, it hasn’t stopped some streamers from being hit by bans, like streamerIShowSpeed’s recent ban for sexist commentary.
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The most recent big streamer to be struck by Twitch’s ban hammer isLeague of Legendsplayer Quin69, who is based out of New Zealand. Thanks to his edgy humor and enigmatic personality, Quin built up a following of nearly 700,000 followers before his account became inaccessible. It marks the third time he received a ban, with the last one occurring due to misogynistic comments made toward women who dressed in a certain way, “asking” to be assaulted. The takedown follows a long string ofTwitch streamers who have received noticeof a violation in recent history, and it serves Quin his second consecutive 14-day ban.
Quin took to Twitter to discuss his intention behind what went down and why he felt he was misunderstood. For context, he displayed the comments subject for the ban and how the context is lost when half of the clip pertaining to the lead-up is missing from the decision. Unlike Sliker’s ban,which Twitch overturned after one day, Quin’s commentary indicates how men are more prone to being physically assaulted for acting up, while women are less likely and, as a result, tend to show “Karen-like” behavior. Unfortunately, even after Quin’s explanation, the commentary still comes off as not only misogynistic, but blatantly sexist and completely wrong.
One day before his ban, Quin opened up about his experience withLeague of Legends,leading him into bouts of depression and anger despite continuously going back to play. Fans grew concerned with this commentary, though his tone suggests it’s a tongue-in-cheek reaction to how rage-inducing of a gameLeague of Legendscan be. Interestingly, his comments surfaced afterTwitch streamer Trainwreck set up a mental health fund, a wonderful gesture to aid those who struggle with their emotions while attempting to make a career with content creation. For now, it appears the 14-dayTwitchban will hold up, and Quin will be able to return to streaming on May 6.
