Twitch has stirred up a hornet’s nest by permanently banning Nathan, the 13-year-old son of controversial streamer Destiny, over a joke involving a toy gun. The incident during Nathan’s livestream has caused controversy in the streaming community because some think it was an overreaction.
During the stream, Nathan jokingly “threatened” to shoot his father, Destiny, with a toy gun sporting an obvious orange tip. Despite the clear context of the joke, Twitch swiftly brought down the ban hammer, leaving many in the community scratching their heads.
The decision has sparked outrage among streamers and viewers alike, with many pointing out the apparent double standards in Twitch’s enforcement. Critics have been quick to highlight instances where other streamers made more explicit threats or engaged in problematic behavior without facing similar consequences.
One glaring example cited by the community is the case of streamer Bruce, who threatened to shoot fellow content creator xQc. This incident, many argue, resulted in no significant action from Twitch, further fueling accusations of inconsistent moderation.
The streaming giant’s decision to permanently ban a minor for what many see as harmless play has led to speculation about potential bias. Some members of the community suggest that Nathan’s connection to Destiny, who was recently banned from Kick, might be the reason for Twitch’s harsh reaction.
Adding fuel to the fire, users have pointed out the irony of Twitch running ads for movies featuring real guns while banning a child for using a toy version. This made many fans criticize the platform for being hypocritical. Many are calling for Twitch to reassess its approach to moderation, particularly when it comes to content involving minors.
For now, Nathan’s ban stands as a stark reminder of the sometimes unpredictable nature of content moderation in the world of live streaming.
