Asmongold Condemns Kick’s Decision to Ban Destiny

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Asmongold Condemns Kick's Decision to Ban Destiny

Highlights

  • Asmongold criticizes Kick for banning Destiny over alleged hate speech, stating that removing someone entirely is excessive.
  • Kick, aiming to rival Twitch, imposed its first-ever account suspension on Destiny for controversial remarks about a recent shooting.
  • Despite his disapproval of Destiny’s comments, Asmongold hopes for his reinstatement and points out Kick’s lenient stance on controversial speech.

As a long-time follower and fan of both Asmongold and Destiny, I have been keeping a close eye on the recent controversy surrounding Kick’s decision to ban Destiny for alleged hate speech. Having watched both streamers grow their audiences on Twitch over the years, I have come to appreciate their unique perspectives and engaging personalities.

As a dedicated gamer and regular viewer on streaming platforms, I can’t help but share my thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Kick and two popular streamers, Asmongold and Destiny. Recently, Asmongold expressed his disappointment with Kick’s decision to ban Destiny for alleged hate speech. Now, let me clarify that I’m just an avid gamer, not part of their inner circle, but I do follow both streams closely.

In June 2023, Destiny began a year-long streaming agreement with Kick that wasn’t exclusive. He gained prominence for his political analysis, aligning himself as a social democrat and championing liberal and progressive causes. However, on July 16, Kick enforced their initial account suspension on Destiny, effective until the end of the month. This action followed Destiny making inflammatory comments regarding Corey Comperatore, a 50-year-old firefighter who was fatally shot at a Trump rally. One of his statements suggested mocking conservative fans if they met the same fate. Reactions to Destiny’s ban were divided, with some encouraging him to tone down his speech and others pointing out what they perceived as Kick’s inconsistency.

More recently, streaming sensation Asmongold voiced his disapproval towards Twitch’s decision to ban Destiny for supposed hate speech. He believed that although it’s justifiable to terminate partnerships or enforce penalties, permanently removing someone from the platform is extreme, especially when comparable offenses are overlooked. Asmongold expressed concern over these inconsistent outcomes, as they challenge adherence to the established rules. Despite not fully endorsing Destiny’s perspectives, he hopes for a reversal of the ban. Moreover, Asmongold highlighted Twitch’s appeal as a platform with a more permissive approach towards controversial discourse, allowing users to express themselves freely without dread of severe consequences.

What Does Kick Banning Destiny Mean?

At Kick’s debut, what made it alluring for broadcasters were its more generous payouts than Twitch and less stringent ban policies. These perks enticed several prominent content creators like Adin Ross, xQc, Nickmercs, and Amouranth to sign up. Although Kick tends to be permissive, the ban of Destiny demonstrates that it isn’t immune to enforcing its rules, though the validity of these enforcement actions is debatable.

Another point worth mentioning is that Asmongold has previously voiced concerns about streaming platforms, specifically last year when he accused some streamers of engaging in viewbotting and criticized Twitch for not addressing this issue effectively.

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2024-07-19 11:43