Summary
In a surprising turn of events, the ever-evolving landscape of online streaming witnesses yet another major shift as a prominent streamer announces a move to the burgeoning streaming platform Kick, following twoTwitchbans within a week. With aspirations to establish itself as a formidable rival to the dominant Twitch platform,Kick is rapidly gaining the attention of influential figuresin the streaming world.
There’s no denying that Twitch has long dominated streaming, but Kick is now making strides as a strong contender. For those unfamiliar with the backstory, Twitch’s decision to ban Stake.com paved the way for the creation of Kick, with the renowned gambling streamer, Trainwreck, becoming its foremost representative. Not long after,Twitch saw the departure of the acclaimed streamer Adin Ross, who levied serious accusations against the platform before receiving a permanent ban. Subsequently, numerous notable Twitch streamers have shifted to Kick, with many citing Twitch’s stringent banning policies as their rationale. Meanwhile, Kick is gaining momentum among streamers due to its more lenient approach to bans.
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The most recent content creator to embrace Kick is the popular American content creator Fousey. Fousey, renowned for his parodies, vlogs, and comedic content, made this transition after experiencing a doubleTwitchban within a span of 7 days. The first suspension occurred on August 7th due to his use of a hateful slur during a live stream. Following a three-day suspension, he was reinstated, only to be banned again on August 11th. Fousey announced his signing with Kick through a tweet that conveyed his mixed feelings toward Twitch. In the tweet, he expressed his love for Twitch but also his disappointment in their actions.
Fousey then shared his intention to commemorate his Kick signing on Twitch as a gesture of respect. Nonetheless, he lamented the fact that he encountered two bans within a single week, all while repeatedly seeking clarification on Twitch’s Terms of Service (TOS) through the appeal process. Concluding his tweet, Fousey revealed his plans to stream throughout the entire weekend and dropped hints about a potential return to Twitch. As of the time of writing,Fousey’s Twitch account remains suspended, with no clear indication of when he might be reinstated.
Only time will determine which platform will dominate the streaming industry in the upcoming year. However, increased competition is generally beneficial for the streaming community. For example, Twitch recently rolled out new advertising guidelines which faced significant criticism, leading Twitch to retract them. This reversal can likely be attributed to the intense competition, asmany streamers threatened to migrate to other platforms if Twitch didn’t reconsider.
