Controversial Twitch personality Natalie "Alinity" Mogollon has popped up in the news frequently as of late, with the streamer causing a stir after engaging in a heated argument with former-Mixer star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. The streaming icons threw a number of vicious insults at each other a few days ago, with Alinity labeling Ninja the most toxic personality in gaming after he brought up recent accusations that she was guilty of animal abuse.
As many of Alinity's fans will no doubt know, the argument led to an incredible emotional follow-up stream, in which the streamer admitted the hate she received from fellow online personalities and viewers had made her consider taking her own life. The tragic broadcast made many realize the weight words have online, with both Ninja and Slasher apologizing to Alinity and removing the insults they made towards her.
As it turns out, it seems the broadcast has also had a profound effect on Alinity herself, with the streamer recently tweeting out a positive message that shows she's looking to make some major changes going forward. "The amount of support is incredible, it's impossible to thank everyone so I hope saying it here is good enough. Thank you," says Alinity, promising her fans that she "will be better." She continues to discuss what she hopes the message behind her broadcast will achieve, claiming " this is all so much bigger than me. Please listen to each other. And remember those voices that can no longer speak."
Regardless of what one thinks of Alinity's controversial past, recent events should show that mental health is a serious issue and the cycle of online hate can be detrimental to upkeeping it. Hopefully, her stream can be living proof that it's easier to help people grow and learn from their mistakes rather than tear them down and harass them for their transgressions. It's great to see Alinity moving forward from the event with the desire to "be better," and, with any luck, she'll set a strong message for those who follow her as she continues to stream on Twitch.
Outside of Alinity's recent drama, Twitch has been brimming with interesting stories over the last few weeks. Perhaps the biggest is, of course, the service's seemingly permanent banning of Dr DisRespect, who took to Twitter to admit he was still unsure of exactly why the platform removed him. Many have speculated over what the streamer could've done to be met with such a mysterious fate, with some claiming the platform's silence is likely because the Doc's in hot water legally. For now though, fans are left wondering what on earth the iconic streaming personality could've possibly done to warrant such a sudden removal.