A clip of Tectone shows him openly stating he bought viewers for his channel. The admission caught attention because it directly confirms viewbotting, a practice that violates Twitch’s terms of service and artificially inflates channel metrics.
In the roughly 20-second clip, Tectone says he paid for viewers on his streams. The statement appears matter-of-fact rather than hypothetical, though the clip lacks specifics about when this occurred or how many bots were involved.
Viewbotting refers to artificially boosting live viewer counts using bot accounts or paid traffic services. Streamers sometimes use these services to create the appearance of popularity, which can attract real viewers, improve discoverability on the platform, and make channels more appealing to sponsors and advertisers.
The practice is explicitly banned on Twitch. Artificial engagement violates the platform’s community guidelines, and channels caught viewbotting can face suspension or permanent bans. The tricky part is that anyone can viewbot another person’s channel without their knowledge, which creates plausible deniability for streamers accused of inflating numbers.
That deniability vanishes with a direct admission. When a streamer says they paid for it themselves, the ambiguity disappears. Enforcement becomes straightforward—assuming the platform acts on it.
Tectone is known for being Asmongold’s Frogan, and for his coverage of gacha games and drama-adjacent content. He’s built a following through reaction videos, controversial takes, and high-volume streaming. The admission adds another chapter to his eventful presence in the streaming world.
Twitch has discretion over enforcement actions. The platform could issue a warning, temporary suspension, or permanent ban depending on how they interpret the admission and their investigation. Right now, Twitch hasn’t said anything publicly.
