The career of a Fortnite pro and Twitch streamer collapses after statements about people who are at risk of suicide. He is kicked from his team and his Twitch channel is deleted. He wonders: Nothing he ever said in the stream had consequences before.
As Kotaku reports, the career of Fortnite player Jordan “Scrubby” Selleck collapsed almost overnight. He said in a stream: If he knew someone who threatened to commit suicide, he would encourage them to do it and never speak to them again.
In this context, he made statements suggesting that he considers anxiety disorders to be fake.
Fortnite pro is fired from his team
Selleck was until then a member of the Fortnite team HavoK Esports. He was kicked from there. The team distanced itself from him and posted a page from the national suicide prevention organization. They are also already looking for a new player.
Selleck has not streamed or tweeted anything after the incident. Kotaku then inquired with Twitch about their opinion on the matter.
In the meantime, Selleck’s Twitch page has been deleted. Twitch states: “The matter has been addressed,” but does not comment on what steps have been taken.
Everything else he ever said on stream had no consequences
Selleck himself posted an apology video on YouTube. In it, he acknowledges that he considers anxiety disorders and depression to be real. However, Selleck believes that suicide is a cowardly and selfish way out. Those suffering from depression should definitely seek professional help.
Selleck seems surprised about the waves his statements have caused. Because everything he had said or done in his stream until then had remained without any consequences.
The incident now has opened his eyes to how sensitive this topic is.
Twitch seems to want to take more responsibility
The incident occurs at a time when Twitch is making efforts to exert stronger control over what is allowed on their streaming platform and what is not.
Only in the last few days, new guidelines for streamers have been issued (here’s the English version on Twitch). These guidelines are set to take effect from February 19.
Especially provocative streamers like Forsen, Tyler1 or Dr DisRespect seem to be in Twitch’s crosshairs. However, it is assumed that their high popularity may protect them.
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