Twitch Accused of Having Double Standards for Men and Women

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Twitch, the Amazon-owned entity, is the largest and most-frequented streaming platform on the web, and with good reason. Twitch is relatively easy to use as it provides content creators with a variety of tools to use for free and, with some effort, can bring in anywhere from hundreds to thousands each stream.

The platform has opened the door for many creators at all ends of the world and in different stretches of their lives, creating opportunities that appear to be endless. From young adults breaking records in Pokemon games to senior citizens gaining notoriety for their runs in League of Legends, gaming enthusiasts can find anything while encountering the website.

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Unfortunately, another aspect of the site is its flawed terms and conditions, which can lead to lines being blurred. User shirahiko, a popular Twitch streamer with over 20,000 followers, tweeted out the ability to title a stream «I HATE MEN,» while the alternative «I HATE WOMEN» was struck down by Twitch's moderation policy. In her latest stream, she highlighted that her intention with the tweet was to point out the humor behind the double standard. While Twitch streamers have been struck down for sexist rants, shirahiko was only taking a moment to laugh about the idea that streamers could voice their hatred towards one gender but not the other.

Shirahiko stated she is a victim of sexist comments, ranging from profane slurs to being told to stop playing video games and go back to the kitchen. The tweet was met with some criticism, as responders pointed out the missed opportunity to discuss sexism in streaming on a larger scale, calling out a misrepresentation as a joke to be made on a matter many don't