So far, Twitch partners have been exclusively tied to the streaming platform. This changed with a relaxation of the rules. Former Twitch golden boy Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm IV (40) mocks the regulation by deliberately violating it.
Who is DrDisrespect?
- DrDisrespect is the persona of Guy Beahm, a former level designer for Call of Duty
- He was one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, until he was permanently banned in 2020
- He is now extremely successful on YouTube, although he finds it more challenging than Twitch
- Nonetheless, he can’t resist poking fun at his old streaming home
DrDisrespect’s Twitch ban is perhaps the most famous and controversial in the history of the streaming platform. However, other bans have also sparked discussions.
Even two years after his ban, the Doc still violates Twitch’s rules
This is the rule change: Twitch partners were previously required to offer their live streams exclusively on Twitch. This has now been relaxed.
However, there is still an important exception: Streamers are not allowed to be live on Twitch and on a platform like YouTube or Facebook simultaneously.
You can read about what else has changed in the rules here.
This is how DrDisrespect reacts: Controversy and provocation are the trademarks of the YouTuber. He wouldn’t be himself if he didn’t seize the opportunity to poke fun at Twitch. Therefore, he announced a special live stream on Twitter.
What kind of live stream is this? The live stream is to be a so-called simulcast. This means that the Doc will be visible simultaneously on YouTube and Facebook. If you have always wanted to know what the streaming experience is like on the social media platform, you can find DrDisrespect’s Facebook page here.
In addition, DrDisrespect joked: Let’s see if he can ignore the chat on two platforms at the same time.
DrDisrespect is welcomed on “Grandmabook”
These are the reactions: On Twitter and Reddit, people mock Facebook. The Doc must have hit rock bottom to stream on Facebook after he has so often mocked their gaming program. (via Twitter)
Others want to support DrDisrespect, but there is a problem: They haven’t had a Facebook account in years. They wonder who still uses the social media platform and if they can even watch without an account.
Is there a plan behind it? Some fans suspect a plan behind the action. If the stream is successful and the numbers are particularly high on Facebook, it could motivate YouTube to offer the Doc an exclusive contract after all. (via Reddit)
That is indeed a sore point for DrDisrespect:
However, it could also go a completely different way. Instead of YouTube, Facebook Gaming might come up with the idea of signing DrDisrespect exclusively.
The Facebook Gaming partner Erik “Poolshark” welcomes the Doc on “Grandmabook”. (via Twitter)
Do you still use Facebook, or is this your first time hearing that you can also watch live streams there? What do you think of the idea of simulcast streams? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
DrDisrespect is known for being temperamental. Perhaps we will soon be able to witness such outbursts on Facebook as well:
