Summary
PopularTwitchstreamer ExtraEmily, amassing an impressive 264K followers has been banned by Twitch for alleged violations of its community guidelines. Twitch, known for its strict policy enforcement, asserts that it applies the same standards to all streamers, regardless of their popularity. While Twitch promotes creative freedom,Twitch maintains a firm stance on adherence to its community guidelines, rendering suspension a genuine consequence for those who do not comply.
For those unfamiliar with ExtraEmily, she is an American Twitch streamer renowned for her innovative in-real-life (IRL) content. One example of her unique content took place in May whenExtraEmily buried herself in a plastic trash bin filled with dirt, leaving only her head visible above the soil. This unusual livestream occurred in the backyard of her fellow OTK streamer, Mizkif. ExtraEmily remained seated in the dirt-filled bin, unable to move, creating an unconventional and attention-grabbing spectacle. Another noteworthy IRL stream featured ExtraEmily unexpectedly becoming the center of attention when the police were called during her live-streamed kayaking adventure.
Twitch has now bannedOTK member ExtraEmily’s channel. The specific reason for this action remains unclear. However, visitors to her channel are greeted with the message, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.” Speculation has arisen suggesting that the ban might be a result of ExtraEmily using her phone while driving in a recent live stream, given that Twitch has historically taken action against streamers for similar violations.
Significantly, this marks the first time ExtraEmily has faced such action onTwitch, and the duration of the ban remains uncertain. While ExtraEmily hasn’t publicly addressed the issue yet, the streaming community has been vocal in its reactions. For instance, popular Twitch streamer QTCinderella posted on Twitter that she would rather be banned in ExtraEmily’s place, saying, “TAKE ME INSTEAD.” In contrast, streamer Tectone expressed approval of Twitch’s decision, suggesting it was a long-awaited and deserved action.
The specifics behind ExtraEmily’s ban and its duration are yet to be fully unraveled. However, the seriousness of using a phone while driving, especially on a live stream, cannot be overstated. In a notable incident in February, aPolish Twitch streamer faced a permanent ban from the platformafter seemingly running over a dog with her car while streaming. This shocking event was attributed to the streamer’s engagement with chat messages while operating a vehicle, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving.
