Kick Bans Jack Doherty After Violent Stream Sniping Incident

by

Summary

  • Jack Doherty has been banned from Kick after a stream sniper incident, which ended in violence on stream.
  • Doherty is frustrated with ban, and while Kick has not provided clarification on its decision, the TOS emphasizes intolerance for violence.

As a devoted film enthusiast, I’ve found myself once again reporting on the suspension of Jack Doherty from the streaming platform, following an incident instigated by a stream sniper that led to a confrontation between Doherty and his security detail. In real life, Jack Doherty – a popular IRL streamer and YouTube content creator – has had a rollercoaster ride with this platform since his car crash last October. During one of his streams, Doherty lost control of his brand-new McLaren while driving recklessly in the rain, distracted by scrolling through viewer chat messages on his phone.

In the past few days, accusations have surfaced about viewbotting during Jack Doherty’s Twitch wedding. This well-known streamer on Kick has been involved in various controversies. Initially, he gained popularity on YouTube by posting short videos of himself as a child completing challenges, later transitioning to making prank videos with catchy but exaggerated titles to attract more viewers. Seeking to broadcast real-life streams, Doherty teamed up with Kick, which was gaining traction at the time, allowing fans to join him during his everyday tasks or significant events.

After a scuffle during his January 18 livestream with TikTok influencer Joshua Block (also known as worldoftshirts), Jack Doherty was swiftly barred from Kick. A video shared on Twitter by Fearbuck shows Doherty conversing with a masked individual, who, when Doherty’s focus is diverted, slaps him and flees. Doherty and his security promptly gave pursuit, resulting in them physically subduing the stream hijacker until they were crumpled on the ground. Upon calling off his bodyguard, Doherty resumed the stream, returning to the venue where it all began.

Jack Doherty Frustrated with Kick’s Ban Following Stream Sniper Assault

Upon returning to the hotel, Jack Doherty glances at his chat messages, discovering a screenshot sent by his friend suggesting that the streamer’s Kick profile is no longer accessible. Aggravated, he exclaims, “I’m being accused unfairly and I get suspended… The one time I’m focused on work, I get suspended. It’s just not right, man.” Doherty emphasizes that the platform’s actions towards his ban serve as a strong incentive for him to move to Twitch, one of Kick’s primary competitors.

Kick has yet to explain why Jack Doherty has been prohibited from the platform once more following a mere fortnight of his return. The platform’s community rules clearly state that they do not condone any portrayal of intentional violence, and Guideline 5 specifies that violent events should not be broadcasted to prevent exposing viewers to graphic content. Streaming services like Kick and Twitch have been growing stricter in dealing with rule violations, as demonstrated by another instance where streamer Sideneuke was permanently banned for airing a distressing event.

Read More

2025-01-23 11:44