Pokimane Exposes Industry Pro Pretending to Date Her to Manipulate Women

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During a recent stream, Twitch star Pokimane opened up to fans about a professional in the streaming industry who had allegedly faked a romantic relationship with her in order to get close to women in her community. The gaming and streaming industry has a notorious history of sexual harassment, with numerous reports of women being subjected to unwanted advances, lewd comments, and assault. However, there has been a recent shift in public discourse, with increasing numbers of people speaking out against such behavior. For instance, a Genshin Impact voice actor was recently exposed for sexually harassing multiple fans.

This shift is due in large part to increased attention and efforts to support victims, as well as awareness campaigns that have reached even the halls of the U.S. Congress. As a result, public discourse has become more accepting of those who speak out against abusive behavior, and the industry has been forced to confront its long-standing issues.

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Regrettably, another incident has surfaced that highlights this issue. On March 1, 2023, renowned Twitch streamer Pokimane revealed to her followers that a highly influential professional had abused his power to fabricate a romantic relationship with her and subsequently used it as a tool to exploit and target women within her community. This individual was familiar with Pokimane and other streamers for several years and held a significant position in a major company in the industry.

According to Pokimane, this person would approach women within her community, pretending to struggle with mental health issues, in order to gain their trust. He would then send them fabricated conversations between himself and Pokimane, as well as manipulated