Valkyrae told viewers during a recent livestream that she plans to run holiday giveaways with a twist. She will screen potential entrants beforehand and exclude anyone she considers a “rotten person.”
The YouTube creator said she would be “preemptively picking people and preemptively having a naughty list” before choosing winners. She warned viewers spreading hate not to bother entering.
Her screening process will involve reviewing chat logs and user history. Valkyrae specifically mentioned blocking people who post racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic content from participating. “I don’t want any funds going to people spreading hate,” she said during the stream.
Valkyrae did not provide formal written rules or specifics about the giveaway structure. She did not clarify whether winners would be randomly selected from a pre-approved pool or hand-picked based on criteria.
The announcement left several questions unanswered. It remains unclear when the giveaways will launch, what platforms they will run on, what the total prize pool is, how eligibility requirements will be communicated to viewers, or if pre-picking winners is…fraud?
According to platform policies and general promotional guidelines, giveaways typically require clear official rules posted upfront. Sponsors can set eligibility criteria including age, location, and behavioral standards as long as they are disclosed and applied consistently.
The distinction matters if the promotion is advertised as random. A giveaway presented as chance-based but actually curated without disclosure could raise concerns about transparency.
What counts as charity?
The term “charity giveaway” itself adds another layer of ambiguity. Valkyrae has not clarified whether she plans to donate to established nonprofits, distribute funds directly to viewers, or split the money between both.
One unverified claim circulating online suggests she intends to give $100,000 to charity organizations and another $100,000 to viewers around Christmas. This has not been confirmed by Valkyrae or her team.
The YouTube creator has built a reputation for large-scale community events and charitable initiatives. She co-owns 100 Thieves, is dating Hasan Piker, and became one of streaming’s biggest names.
Creators commonly screen entrants for ban evasion, harassment, or platform violations before awarding prizes. This practice helps maintain community standards and reduces the risk of blowback.
