TwitchCon panel goes viral with “Arab to Jew” tier list

Where would Capcom, Chevron, and Samsung rank this clip?
Panel discussion at TwitchCon with five speakers.
Ethnic tier list at TwitchCon (Image via GivePLZ on Twitch)
TL;DR
  • TwitchCon panel ranks ethnicities, sparking outrage and antisemitism claims.
  • Backlash highlights Twitch's inconsistent content moderation.
  • Potential sponsor fallout looms amid heightened media scrutiny and debates.

A clip from a panel discussion that was filmed during this year’s TwitchCon has left the streaming community to shake their heads. The panel involved a tier list where streamers like Frogan and Denims ranked other streamers from “Arab” to “Loves Sabra”, the latter derived from a derogatory term for Israeli Jews.

The clip surfaced after Twitch has been under scrutiny by channels like H3H3 for its lack of actions against streamers that stood out with antisemitic actions. In particular, Ethan called out HasanAbi for endorsing hate speech and sympathizing with terrorist organizations.

The controversial ranking showed Frogan, Denims, Caprimint, and others engaging in what many viewed as blatant antisemitism. Shockingly, this occurred during an official TwitchCon event, raising serious questions about the platform’s values.

The streaming community reacted swiftly. Most Twitch viewers couldn’t believe that such content was allowed at a major streaming event. Many pointed out the hypocrisy, noting that other streamers have faced bans for far less offensive content.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Twitch. With major sponsors like Capcom and Chevron associated with TwitchCon, the platform now faces potential fallout from advertisers who are wary of being linked to discriminatory content.

The use of terms like “Sabra” to refer to Israeli-born Jews has been flagged as particularly problematic, potentially crossing the line from misguided humor into genuine hate speech.

Streaming fans on Twitch and YouTube are calling for mainstream media attention to force Twitch to change. Once again, debates ignite about the platform’s role in regulating content and its responsibility to prevent the spread of this type of content.

For Twitch, the stakes are high. Beyond the immediate PR nightmare, this controversy could have lasting impacts on its relationship with creators, viewers, and advertisers. It’s their move to come clear about the incident now.

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