Tracing Dr DisRespect's history as a streamer: Twitch ban, controversial incidents, and more

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Herschel "Dr DisRespect" is amongst the most well-known personalities in the gaming world. The popularity, however, has come with its share of controversies, which we shall discuss in this article.

The streamer's outspoken and often brash online persona has led to a steep rise in his popularity over the years. His forte lies in shooter games such as Call of Duty and Player Unknown's Battle Grounds. The primary source of his popularity, however, is the mysterious Twitch ban administered to him in June 2020.

In this article, we shall take a brief look into the controversial history of Dr DisRespect as a streamer.

Dr DisRespect began streaming on Twitch back when it used to be called Justin.tv. Primarily a Call of Duty streamer, Doc is an on-camera character who is a conceited gamer who often brags about his achievements. Throughout his streaming career, the streamer has had his share of ups and downs.

Doc's permanent ban from Twitch remains among the biggest mysteries in Twitch history. Neither party has revealed the specific reasons behind the ban. A few months after the ban, Doc shifted to YouTube Gaming, where he continues to stream to this day.

Doc claimed that the ban caused “insane defamation” to his image. He not only lost his partnership with the streaming platform, but also had to bid goodbye to various deals with brands like EA and Activision. This inflicted a major blow to his networks and, therefore, his income.

Meanwhile, Dr DisRespect has confirmed that he was eventually made aware of the reasons for the ban, but refused to discuss the details on stream or online due to its sensitive nature. He also claimed to have initiated legal action against the platform, however, nothing seems to have come out of the lawsuit.

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