Many Twitch streamers are currently being asked by their viewers if they can imagine switching to the controversial competitor platform Kick. Some are more reserved, citing moral concerns. Not so Chance “Sodapoppin” Morris. The 29-year-old explains why he would switch immediately for a million dollars.
What is Kick all about? Kick was touted in December by streamer Tyler “Trainwreck” Niknam as a fair alternative to Twitch. Behind the platform are said to be investors from the disreputable online casino Stake.
On Kick, sexual and gambling content are regulated much less strictly, and they also seem to take copyright less seriously. The platform also attracts with a 95/5 split for subs: This means that 95% of the money from paid subscriptions is supposed to go directly to the content creators.
Recently, the question has repeatedly come up in the chats of many streamers as to whether they will go to Kick or at least consider it. However, even someone who has already made the switch expresses criticism:
Sodapoppin does not dwell on such concerns. In a stream on March 2, he made it clear that he would be ready immediately for the right offer.
Sodapoppin predicts a grim future for Kick
What does the streamer say about Kick? Sodapoppin, who is celebrated by fans for his tough demeanor, only had to think briefly on March 2 when asked by a viewer about a switch.
The 28-year-old does not seem particularly convinced by the big promises of the new streaming platform. Rather, he is already speculating that Kick will go down the drain:
Do you know what? I would accept a million-dollar contract because just like with Mixer, I feel that the website will go under, and they will fulfill their contracts, and I will be back on Twitch immediately.
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Streamer is probably still upset about rejected deal
What was the deal? In September 2022, Sodapoppin admitted that he was still upset about rejecting a deal with the Microsoft platform Mixer in 2019.
Streamers like Ninja and shroud made millions with their switches and were able, after Mixer failed, to return to Twitch as if nothing had happened – only with much more money in their pockets. Sodapoppin seems determined not to let such an opportunity slip away again.
For Kick, he could indeed be an attractive candidate, as with his 8.2 million followers, he has the tenth-largest Twitch channel worldwide. If he were to bring a portion of his fans to the new platform, it could be worthwhile. Whether Kick wants someone who openly bets on the platform’s demise remains to be seen.
Even in the German streaming scene, many are flirting with an alternative to Twitch. MontanaBlack, one of the largest German streamers, has spoken several times about his dissatisfaction with the platform. However, a switch is only an option for him under certain conditions:
