On March 15, 2023, Twitch streamer Morgan "Frogan" took to Twitter to express her disappointment with Tyler "Trainwreckstv" for his seemingly contradictory stance on mental health and gambling.
In her tweet, Frogan called out Trainwreckstv for preaching the importance of taking action on mental health issues while simultaneously promoting gambling on his Twitch channel. She highlighted the fact that gambling addiction is one of the leading causes of suicide, notably among people with addiction.
Trainwreckstv is currently also working as a non-exclusive streamer and advisor for Kick.com, which is supported by Stake and has a section dedicated to streaming slot games.
Frogan, who is among the fastest-growing Twitch streamers right now, took to her social media accounts to express her strong stance against gambling and call out Trainwreckstv for his promotion of it.
During a recent livestream with Will Neff, Trainwreckstv expressed his disapproval of the American government and its policy-making system. He stated:
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In response, Frogan highlighted the potential dangers of gambling addiction and its severe impact on mental health, including its link to suicide. She wrote:
Following her earlier tweet, she uploaded another post in which she called out Trainwreckstv for his donations, suggesting that they may not necessarily be motivated by altruism but rather seek external validation. She wrote:
Frogan's tweet quickly gained traction and sparked a conversation about the responsibility that streamers have when it comes to promoting healthy habits and behaviors, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like mental health. Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:
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