Twitch has come under fire from smaller streamers and their followers after FaZe Lacy was banned and then quickly returned.
The suspension lasted only about 36 minutes and 18 seconds, as reported by StreamerBans.
Another FaZe member, Jason, shared on stream that he reached out to Twitch’s CEO, Dan Clancy, for help.
Jason said, “I called him, and he was like, ‘Did someone get suspended?’ He didn’t even know what was going on.”
Moments later, Jason’s chat told him that Lacy’s account had already been restored.
On January 4, 2025, Lacy’s account was apparently hacked, which led to inappropriate images being shown during a live stream.
Shortly after that, Twitch decided to ban his account, which has over 1.1 million followers.
He confirmed the ban on his Twitter/X account with a post saying, “I am hacked, I have no access to my account and can’t end my stream. Working on it now sorry for anyone who is seeing this disgusting stuff.”
The quick lifting of the ban, along with videos of Jason claiming he contacted the Twitch CEO to have Lacy unbanned, has stirred up criticism.
Smaller streamers and viewers expressed their worries about how Twitch handles bans and the idea of favoritism.
The incident sparked significant discussions online as many voiced their concerns over the perceived preferential treatment extended to larger streamers like Lacy. Numerous smaller streamers and viewers felt frustrated, questioning the fairness of Twitch’s ban process.
One user remarked, “It seems like if you have the right connections, the rules don’t apply to you.” Another added, “This situation just proves that success on these platforms is not about hard work but who you know.”
Critics pointed to recent changes announced at Twitch Con regarding bans and appeals, with some questioning the necessity of these updates. “What was the point of the presentation on the new appeals system if bigger creators can bypass it so easily?” they wondered, labeling the situation as blatant favoritism.
Others expressed their frustration over the inconsistency in Twitch’s response to suspensions, stating, “It’s disheartening to watch some users get reinstated quickly while others are left hanging, even when they feel they were banned unjustly.”
Twitch’s ban policies have always been controversial within the streaming community, with both prominent and lesser-known streamers frequently facing restrictions for various reasons.
Many believe that Twitch’s ban enforcement remains inconsistent, especially with the ongoing issues facing VTubers. Lacy’s brief suspension has only intensified the talk of favoritism and inequity on the platform.
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