Dr Disrespect Suggests Twitch User Was ‘Over the Legal Age of Consent’ at Time of Messages

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Dr Disrespect Suggests Twitch User Was 'Over the Legal Age of Consent' at Time of Messages

Key Takeaways

  • Dr Disrespect has suggested that the minor he was allegedly messaging through Twitch Whispers was “over the legal age of consent.”
  • Disrespect denies exchanging graphic sexual messages with the minor.
  • Disrespect plans to reapply for YouTube partnership on September 25.

As a longtime fan of Dr Disrespect, it’s been quite a rollercoaster ride watching his career unfold over the years. From his electrifying streams to the controversial allegations that have cast a shadow over his reputation, there’s never a dull moment when it comes to Doc.

During his return to streaming on YouTube, Dr Disrespect addressed the controversy over messaging a minor by stating that the user in question was of legal age when the messages were exchanged. Previously, Twitch had banned him permanently without disclosing the reason for the ban in 2020.

Approximately four years ago, a former Twitch employee alleged that Disrespect interacted inappropriately with a minor via the Twitch Whispers system. In a now-deleted tweet, Disrespect acknowledged having conversations with a minor and admitted that they occasionally veered into inappropriate territory. This incident prompted YouTube to stop funding Disrespect’s channel, caused longtime partners like TimTheTatman and Nickmercs to distance themselves, led sponsors to withdraw their backing, and ultimately resulted in Disrespect leaving Midnight Society, the gaming studio he established.

After a break due to controversy, Dr Disrespect resumed his YouTube streaming, starting with a game of Wordle. Following this, he addressed the allegations against him, stating that the main point of his personal statement was misunderstood. He clarified that he never intended to meet the Twitch user in question at TwitchCon and that the meeting never occurred. Although he did not deny that the user was a minor at the time of their interaction, he suggested they were “of legal age” during the exchange of messages. Dr Disrespect asserted that the messages exchanged were not sexually explicit. He further explained that graphic nature could be inferred from any messages, even when they aren’t. During his stream, he mentioned that those who made the decision to ban him from Twitch admitted that the messages “did not constitute sexting” and did not warrant any charges related to child sexual abuse material. He added that Twitch never investigated the age of consent in the jurisdiction where the user’s messages were sent and received, nor did they interview him or the user before banning him from the platform.

Dr Disrespect Addresses Allegations in Return Stream

In Disrespect’s live chat, there have been numerous users complimenting the streamer, but a few have persistently urged him to reveal his private Twitch conversations. On stream, Disrespect playfully dismissed these demands by saying, “Are we back in elementary school?” He also stated that he won’t discuss the matter further unless it becomes necessary, as there are still unshared details.

In different states across the U.S., the legal age at which an individual can freely consent to sexual activity varies between 16 and 21 years old.

Regarding Disrespect’s streaming plans, it appears he intends to stay with YouTube at present. Speculations about a possible switch to Kick were circulating, but his recent major stream event took place on YouTube. He also stated that he aims to resubmit his application for partnership with YouTube on September 25th.

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2024-09-06 22:53