In an interesting turn of events, Twitch handed JiDion a permanent ban from the platform after he engineered a hate raid on Pokimane's stream. He accepted responsibility soon after he was awarded the 14-day ban. However, he spoke up about how a permanent ban is unjustified.
JiDion made headlines soon after Twitch verified his account. In addition to taking responsibility for his actions, he provided a justification for the same. He revealed how his statements weren't targeted towards Pokimane because she's a woman, but for his general dislike of her.
Here's what he said:
There was a vehement backlash following JiDion's actions, and according to him, pressure from the community was the reason behind his permanent ban from the platform.
JiDion has promised to do better if he's given a second chance. However, Twitch has a reputation for taking such instances seriously, and it could be a while before JiDion hears back from the platform, if at all.
Imane 'Pokimane' Anys retaliated against fans who judge a female streamer's appearance and made a big deal out of it, compared to men in the industry.
Pokimane received a two-day DMCA ban, in contrast to Disguised Toast, who received a month-long ban for a similar occurrence, prompting misogynistic comments from certain members of the community.
Here's how she responded:
Pokimane justified her position by stating that many male entertainers have female admirers who find them charming. But, she mocked, if being gorgeous doesn't undermine their work, why is it the case for female streamers?
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