As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the recent events surrounding Twitch have left me both perplexed and amused. The suspension of Dan Saltman, an outspoken critic of the platform, seems to be a case of the pot calling the kettle black. It’s ironic, isn’t it? A platform accused of antisemitism banning an individual for speaking out against it.
On Twitch, Dan Saltman, a vocal critic of the live streaming service and host of the “Anything Else?” podcast, has been suspended. Known for his allegations against Twitch regarding antisemitism, he has also expressed strong disapproval that Hasan “Hasanabi” Piker, who streams anti-Israel content, has not faced consequences on the platform.
Moreover, Saltman has publicly called on advertisers to cease funding Twitch due to its alleged antisemitism. It’s unclear if the content creator’s appeals have had a direct impact. However, journalist Richard Lewis claims that sources within Twitch have reported that around 11 “companies and marketing agencies” have temporarily halted their advertising campaigns on the platform.
On November 21st, Saltman announced that Twitch had indefinitely suspended him. The streamer indicated that he was planning on closing his account soon and wasn’t taken aback by the company’s action. In a tweet discussing the issue, Saltman commented, “It certainly appears someone has been keeping a close eye on my account.” As a content creator, Saltman had been urging his viewers to act as activists and persuade advertisers to leave Twitch. He also developed websites highlighting inconsistencies in Twitch’s moderation policies, which he alleges stem from racism at the top levels of the company. “The fact it took this long [for me to be banned] almost feels like a tribute [sic] to Twitch’s inefficiency,” Saltman added.
Will Asmongold Still Do His Twitch “Exposé” Livestream?
Significantly, Saltman was set to join a live broadcast with content creator Asmongold, who has been preparing to disclose alleged issues within Twitch. While Dan Saltman has openly criticized some of the company’s employees for racism and established websites to urge CEO Dan Clancy to step down, it seems there is more to be unveiled. In fact, according to Asmongold, “much of the most damaging information remains undisclosed,” and Saltman suspects his Twitch suspension was intended in part to “prevent me from communicating with other creators.” It’s uncertain if Asmongold will proceed with the exposé live stream.
As a devoted fan, I’m not just concerned about the potential loss of advertisers, but also about the ongoing legal issues my favorite streaming platform might be facing. In November last year, entrepreneur Elon Musk took Twitter advertisers to court, and it’s been alleged that at least 18 companies colluded illegally to boycott Twitter in a concerted effort. Among these companies, Twitch is said to have ceased purchasing ads on Twitter within the U.S. since then and has significantly reduced ad spending on the site in other countries as well.
Moreover, it’s not just unfortunate events for the Amazon-owned company Twitch. In fact, on November 22, streamer Kai Cenat broke new ground by amassing over half a million subscribers. A significant portion of this growth can be attributed to his continuous subathon that started on November 1. This young talent is the first to reach such a number, making it an unprecedented milestone in streaming history at just 22 years old.
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2024-11-24 03:53