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Twitch upholds its strict enforcement policies by banning Call of Duty streamer Censor for using a racial slur during a livestream, regardless of the content creator's popularity.
Twitch suspended renowned streamer ExtraEmily briefly for livestreaming while driving and using a phone, but she promptly acknowledged her mistake and the ban was lifted.
Censor encountered a recent controversy when he directed a homophobic slur at his teammate during a livestream, however, he promptly apologized, recognized his mistake, and stated that it contradicted his personal values.
Twitch has once again made headlines by banning Censor, a popular Call of Duty streamer, for uttering a racial slur during a livestream. As a streaming platform owned by Amazon, Twitch is well-known for its strict enforcement of policies and treats all streamers equally, regardless of their popularity. Any streamer found to be in violation of Twitch's community guidelines faces punitive measures.
In October, Twitch also suspended ExtraEmily, a renowned American streamer with over 260,000 followers, known for her innovative real-life content. Her suspension was a result of her livestreaming while using her phone while driving. However, the ban was brief, lasting only three days. In her return stream, ExtraEmily acknowledged her mistake of breaking Twitch's rules by using her phone while driving and pledged not to repeat the offense.
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Call of Duty streamer Doug "Censor" Martin has recently faced consequences from Twitch following the circulation of a video clip in which he used a racial slur. The incident occurred during a heated in-game exchange with another player suspected of cheating. In the heat of the moment, Censor repeated the racial slur used by the other player, but quickly realized his mistake and expressed remorse to his viewers. He acknowledged that he had sunk to the other player's level and deeply regretted his behavior.
Additionally, on October 17, Censor found himself involved in another controversy during a livestream, where he used a homophobic slur towards his teammate. Recognizing his mistake, he publicly apologized on social media, admitting that he had let his emotions cloud his judgment. Censor emphasized that the derogatory term he used does not align with his personal beliefs or values.
This is the first Twitch suspension for Censor, and the length of the ban is unknown. The reaction from fans and streamers has been mixed, with some expecting this result and others suggesting different options. One user suggested that Censor should consider exploring Kick.com, a rival streaming platform known for providing better revenue opportunities and being more tolerant of questionable actions.
