Streamer Classify was recently banned from Twitch mid-stream, which left viewers wondering what exactly was going on. This comes as Twitch increased enforcement of its stringent policies regarding what streamers can and cannot show on its platform. Streamers and fans alike are taking note of this ban, as it sends a clear message to all Twitch streamers.
In recent years, companies have sparked massive debates about removing people from their platforms. In some cases, the person removed did not violate specifically stated rules or guidelines, but was nonetheless deemed to be unwelcome on their platform, like in the case of the popular Twitch streamer Jaycgee, whose ban left many fans confused. But in other cases, transgressions of specific guidelines were clear, causing high-profile users to be suspended or permanently banned, like in the case of KiaraaKitty. For the most part, bans on Twitch occur in the company’s attempt to keep its platform as safe and as user-friendly as possible. But still, the idea of kicking people off of social media platforms has become an increasingly contentious topic of debate.
Classify was removed from Twitch for violating its sensitive content policy. The ban was handed down as he was watching Omegle on stream. Omegle is a chat roulette platform that has a reputation for unexpected explicit content. While users are on Omegle, they have no say over who they will talk to next and no control over what the person will say or do. Twitch streams are dynamic and exciting, and streamers are often on the lookout for ways to make their streams more outrageous and entertaining like Kai Cenat, who seems to always find ways to be entertaining on stream. Because of this, in an attempt to prevent explicit content from appearing on the site, Twitch entirely prohibits viewing Omegle on stream.
Users viewing Classify's steam were initially scratching their heads as they were presented with a screen reporting that the stream was “temporarily unavailable.” Later, they were given the news that Classify was removed from the platform. Such removal is more clear-cut than other instances of de-platforming, like in the previously mentioned case of the Twitch streamer Jaycgee. This is because the policy on using chat roulette sites is clearly defined, and it is enforced across the board.
Many Twitch users and fans of Classify argue that the response should not have been so quick and decisive. This view purports that streamers should be warned of their infractions rather than being so swiftly and severely punished. But, Classify’s removal from Twitch seems to send a clear warning to all streamers on the platform.
Source: Dexerto