Twitch is well-known for its rough tone that can sometimes even peak streamers exchanging threats amongst each other. But this Monday, Twitch streamer Denims crossed a line that made many Twitch streamers lose their temper in the chats.
The 27-year-old streamer supposedly offered a whopping $30,000 for someone to make Twitch streamer Asmongold “disappear”. The streaming community exploded, with folks debating Denims’ intentions. This is only the latest event of a series of verbal jabs against Asmongold. Just a few days prior, Kaycetron blamed Asmongold for neglecting his Mom before her death.
Many viewers pointed out that even if Denims was joking, a public figure making such statements could inspire fans to take drastic actions. It’s a slippery slope from a casual remark to real-world consequences. Asmongold’s response is yet to be heard, but many fans already speculated that he might take legal action against the statement.
The incident has also ignited an extensive discussion on Twitch’s content moderation practices.
Some streamers have faced bans for lesser offenses, yet Twitch has not commented on Denims’ situation. Streamer Qinn69 just received a 14-day ban for a similar statement that was not directed against a specific person.
So far, Twitch has not taken any action against Denims. This silence has led to speculation about possible favoritism in the enforcement of rules. It remains to be seen how the platform will enforce its rules.
Denims threats have been the latest event in the series of verbal abuse against Asmongold. There’s a growing trend of political discussions on the platform, leading to controversies among streamers with varying political beliefs.
