Twitch has reversed permanent bans multiple times because the outrage over the permanent ban became too great:
- For instance, Forsen was unbanned after having been deceived by trolls, to show a pornographic image during a stream
- The young Fortnite star Clixx was unbanned – here too, the ban was issued due to a pornographic image being briefly visible on Clix’s channel
- Twitch freed a relatively unknown Brazilian streamer from a permanent ban because the outrage over the ban was also significant. She had received the ban due to her young daughter.
Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
6 bans on Twitch that were heavily discussed
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
6 bans on Twitch that were heavily discussed
Twitch has reversed permanent bans multiple times because the outrage over the permanent ban became too great:
- For instance, Forsen was unbanned after having been deceived by trolls, to show a pornographic image during a stream
- The young Fortnite star Clixx was unbanned – here too, the ban was issued due to a pornographic image being briefly visible on Clix’s channel
- Twitch freed a relatively unknown Brazilian streamer from a permanent ban because the outrage over the ban was also significant. She had received the ban due to her young daughter.
Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
6 bans on Twitch that were heavily discussed
The streaming platform Twitch has apparently succumbed to the growing pressure from the public. After the 6th temporary ban in 2021, streamer Jenelle “Indiefoxx” Dagres (26) is no longer a partner on Twitch. This means she can only earn limited income on the streaming platform. The revocation of the partnership could even be a sign of a permanent ban.
This is the situation:
- The streamer Indiefoxx is known for crossing boundaries on Twitch. She is considered someone who stretches the rules of Twitch with “Hot Tub” streams and “ASMR Earlicking” streams to the utmost. These streams were temporarily considered “Twitch Meta”: With such streams, female streamers bypass the rules that actually apply to sexually suggestive content on Twitch.
- With her streams, Indiefoxx received 6 temporary bans within 6 months in 2021, each lasting between one and three days. These short bans apparently had no effect. After the last ban on June 28, the public pressure over social media on Twitch grew: Indiefoxx’s repeated misconduct must finally have serious consequences.
- At the beginning of the 6th ban, Indiefoxx was still a partner on Twitch. However, during a new review by an expert, it was noted: The partner status is gone.
This is the new finding: The new ban of Indiefoxx began on June 28. At that time, the US site Dexerto reported: Indiefoxx still had her partner status. Therefore, it was assumed that the 6th ban would also be temporary.
However, Twitter user RootOnline, who reliably checks such matters, reported on the morning of July 1: Indiefoxx’s account no longer has partner status on Twitch.
What are the implications? A partnership with Twitch is necessary to reliably generate income through the platform. Partners can generate income through channel subscriptions (subs), run ads, or receive virtual currency “Bits”.
Without the partner status, Indiefoxx loses a significant part of her Twitch income.
It is also questionable whether the ban this time is only a 3-day ban. The revocation of the partner status only occurs after a manual decision by a Twitch employee. This looks more like a permanent ban.
Much criticism of the temporary bans – Without consequences
This is what is special: In recent days, the 6th ban of Indiefoxx has been discussed on Twitter:
- Streamers like Alinity made it clear: These bans show a problem. The penalties for “sexual behavior” are too lenient. Such mild penalties are more like a vacation for female streamers and a free advertising boost.
- Big streamers like xQc or Asmongold said: It is unfair that streamers like Indiefoxx or Amouranth get away with repeated misconduct so lightly. They felt that Twitch applies double standards.
- The streamer Pokimane pointed out that sexually suggestive streams could be harmful to all content creators on Twitch in the long term. Pokimane feared that such streams could scare off important advertising partners for Twitch.
- Many other users on Twitter were also frustrated that Indiefoxx repeatedly only received a short, temporary ban and called for harsher penalties.
There has been no statement from Twitch and Indiefoxx themselves regarding the revocation of the partnership or the currently 6th ban.
Twitch is known for giving in to social media pressure
This is what is behind it: It is noticeable that Twitch repeatedly makes or corrects decisions when they are hotly debated on Twitter or reddit in the days before.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
6 bans on Twitch that were heavily discussed
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
6 bans on Twitch that were heavily discussed
Twitch has reversed permanent bans multiple times because the outrage over the permanent ban became too great:
- For instance, Forsen was unbanned after having been deceived by trolls, to show a pornographic image during a stream
- The young Fortnite star Clixx was unbanned – here too, the ban was issued due to a pornographic image being briefly visible on Clix’s channel
- Twitch freed a relatively unknown Brazilian streamer from a permanent ban because the outrage over the ban was also significant. She had received the ban due to her young daughter.
Conversely, Twitch banned streamer MontanaBlack for 30 days after his misconduct was widely discussed: he misbehaved while on vacation in Malta when he admitted to behaving like a Neanderthal towards women. At that time, it became apparent that the ban was only issued after the public discussion intensified.
Apparently, public discussion influences the decisions Twitch makes. This further amplifies the discussion.
