Twitch Bans, Then Unbans, PewDiePie

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Twitch Bans, Then Unbans, PewDiePie

Key Takeaways

  • Twitch repeatedly banning PewDiePie‘s channel for unknown reasons, leaving fans puzzled.
  • PewDiePie’s Twitch account, now running reruns, has faced several short bans, creating confusion.
  • Other streamers like Lirik and Shroud are experiencing similar short bans on their rerun channels.

As a dedicated fan who has been following PewDiePie’s journey since his “Let’s Play” days, I can’t help but feel a mix of confusion and concern as Twitch continues to enigma-ban our beloved Swedish streamer. It’s like watching a roller coaster that keeps stopping at the top of the hill without explanation – it’s both frustrating and intriguing!

On multiple occasions, Twitch has temporarily suspended PewDiePie’s official channel, only to lift the ban shortly after. The reason behind these suspensions remains unclear, causing confusion among both PewDiePie’s fans and regular Twitch users. In the last fortnight, Twitch has banned the well-known Swedish content creator’s account for brief periods, approximately 30 minutes each time, leaving many wondering about the nature of these suspensions.

Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known figures in the realm of online content production and streaming. His popularity skyrocketed in the early 2010s, with “Let’s Play” videos showcasing his energetic and entertaining responses becoming his claim to fame. At a time when he held the record for the world’s most-subscribed and most-viewed YouTube channel, PewDiePie broadened his content range to encompass a wider variety of topics. After making a significant comeback to YouTube last summer, he has mainly reduced his content production, focusing more on his new family life.

Since PewDiePie ended live streaming on Twitch in 2020 due to an exclusivity deal with YouTube, ownership of his Twitch channel was transferred to CoPilotMedia in March 2023. This channel has now amassed close to 2 million followers and averages around 200 viewers daily. Instead of live broadcasts, the channel runs a continuous loop of PewDiePie’s older content. However, a series of temporary bans – including ones on October 3, 12, and multiple on October 14 – have left viewers puzzled about the reasons behind these actions.

It seems that not just PewDiePie’s Twitch channel is experiencing the enigmatic brief bans; other repetitive channels of notable streamers like Lirik, Shroud, and others have faced the same issue. As reported by Dexerto, Lirik, a well-known streamer without a webcam, experienced a ban on his Lirik_247 replay channel around the same time as PewDiePie. Similarly, Shroud’s content has been affected, with his alternate channel, Shrood, being banned and then unbanned repeatedly.

Twitch’s New Rules Seem…Twitchy

Recently, there has been a spate of bans on certain Twitch channels following significant updates in their strike and ban policies. Some speculate that this could be the cause behind the bans. Alongside modifying its strike system, these changes are said to make the rationale for bans more transparent across the board. Although the new impersonation rules might be a factor, the precise reason why these Twitch channels continue to get banned remains unknown.

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2024-10-15 05:33