Streamer Hasan Piker defended Twitch, asserting that the platform should not ban him for his political views.
Currently, Twitch is facing criticism due to various issues that have attracted the attention of politicians and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
As a result of this scrutiny, some advertisers have paused their ad spending on the platform.
This controversy began when Hasan showed a video about the Houthi Movement to fellow streamer Nmp.
Following this, viewers expressed considerable backlash.
The Houthi group is designated as a Terrorist Organization by the US State Department.
Additionally, Twitch’s CEO, Dan Clancy, received requests from Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres to take action against content that promotes antisemitism, which included Hasan’s streams.
In an interview with Fox News, Hasan discussed the criticisms aimed at Twitch’s moderation.
He stated that he maintains a positive relationship with both the platform and its staff.
Hasan emphasized that short clips taken out of context from his long streams misrepresent his views.
He believes that Twitch’s Trust and Safety team does an effective job of maintaining a high standard for moderation to prevent hate speech.
Furthermore, he mentioned that it is unfortunate that some individuals misinterpret his content to fit a narrative that does not reflect his actual values.
Hasan received a warning from Twitch after broadcasting the video related to the Houthi Movement. Despite this warning, criticism of both him and the platform has continued, even as they attempted to engage with the ADL and other advertisers.
Dan Clancy, the CEO of Twitch, has also faced criticism in this situation. To address the allegations of antisemitism, he issued a statement reaffirming that Twitch stands firmly against any form of hate and harassment.
To provide viewers with more control, Twitch has introduced a new labeling system for content that is political or sensitive. This allows users to opt out of seeing such content or having their ads displayed alongside it.
In light of increasing pressure from the ADL, Twitch has recently prohibited the use of the term “Zionist” in a manner that targets or demeans any individual or group based on their background or beliefs, interpreting such usage as a violation of their guidelines.
These adjustments are occurring during a tense period for Twitch, as many are beginning to worry that the platform is experiencing a so-called ‘adpocalypse.’ Some creators have reported a drastic decrease in their advertising revenue, claiming it has dropped by as much as 90%.
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