Twitch is hearing it again from the community after demonetizing FaZe Clan member Kaysan for using an “Iran” tag in his streams. The Iranian-American creator, who had been using the tag for two years without issue, suddenly found himself on the wrong side of Twitch’s mysterious moderation hammer.
The platform’s decision upset the streaming community. Creators and viewers are questioning Twitch’s judgment, with many pointing out the absurdity of flagging a country’s name as problematic content.
FaZe Kaysan reveals that Twitch demonetized him, despite running ads and not being paid, because he had ‘Iran’ in his tags. Kaysan is originally from Iran 👀 pic.twitter.com/rcyB8CrBau
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) November 13, 2024
“Having the name of a country trigger any kind of red flag is beyond ridiculous,” users commented. Speculation is rampant about the reasons behind Twitch’s decision.
Some believe it’s a knee-jerk reaction to appease advertisers in the face of geopolitical tensions. Others suspect a poorly implemented word-filter system is to blame.
The platform has a history of inconsistent policy enforcement, often leaving creators in the lurch and viewers scratching their heads. Creators from countries deemed politically sensitive now think twice before tagging their streams.
