Twitch has booted Onision off its platform as the campaign to deplatform the controversial YouTuber, who’s been accused of grooming teen fans and emotional abuse, continues.
The platform banned Onision on Wednesday, according to streamer tracking site StreamerBans. Neither Twitch nor Onision have stated what policies he violated or whether the ban is permanent. Twitch has not responded to Mashable’s request for comment.
Reddit users theorize Onision was caught streaming on Twitch while simultaneously streaming on another platform. Twitch partners sign exclusivity agreements to monetize their channels and dual streaming is punishable by an indefinite ban and termination of the user’s Twitch partnership. Read more…
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