The current discussion in German Twitch revolves around the streamer Killian “Tanzverbot” Heinrich. His accusations against his ex-girlfriend Lola and the streamer Adam “SkylineTV” Wolke dominate the current events. However, a streamer, Metashi12, explains that Twitch does not work that simply. As an example that scandals on Twitch remain without consequences, he mentions the streamer AnniTheDuck.
This is what Metashi12 says about the topic: Metashi elaborates in a clip that Twitch does not function that simply: misbehavior does not lead to streaming careers being ended.
As an example, he mentions AnniTheDuck, who was in a similar situation in 2024 as Lola and SkylineTV are now. A former partner, the streamer Reved, also made allegations that AnniTheDuck acted improperly in the relationship.
Metashi explains:
Twitch does not work like this. AnniTheDuck has legitimately sacrificed baby goats on stream and called her viewers fat, rotten sons of bitches. And when she turns on her stream, she still has 5,000 viewers and earns €20,000 net a month.
Fans of streamers are like a cult
Why is that? Metashi says that the people who make a streamer big are like a cult and cannot be dissuaded from standing by their streamer.
He expects such loyalty from his followers, even when what he has done comes to light.
Even Twitch streamers feel the consequences of a scandal
Is he right about that? No, Metashi is exaggerating. AnniTheDuck experienced a significant career setback after her scandal and lost all her advertising partners in no time, because no one wanted to be associated with her anymore.
Although she still has a hardcore following of viewers who support her, she is far from having 5,000 viewers. It’s more like around 1,100.
The US streamer Dr Disrespect also faced significant financial impacts after his misbehavior, was thrown out of his gaming studio, demonetized on YouTube and lost many partners. Even his friends have distanced themselves from him.
Both streamers are back active and trying to restart their careers, Dr Disrespect is also getting money on YouTube again, but both have felt the consequences of their behavior.
Metashi is right that public misbehavior does not mean the immediate end of a streamer’s career, but it does cause a significant financial setback. Because even though fans may stand by a streamer like in a cult, business partners do not: Tanzverbot is back on Twitch and is further fueling the dispute regarding his relationship
