Kick co-founder says majority of “vile” streamers are on Twitch and YouTube

As a long-time enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of streaming platforms from the sidelines, I can’t help but be intrigued by the ongoing saga between Kick and its competitors, particularly Twitch. The recent debates surrounding the “vile” streamers issue have certainly stirred up quite a storm in the community.


As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got to speak up about a topic close to my heart: streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube. You might have heard some folks saying that most of the streamers there are “vile,” but I think it’s important to challenge that narrative. I firmly believe that not all Kick streamers fit into that negative stereotype, and labeling them as such isn’t fair or productive. Let’s keep an open mind and appreciate the diverse community of gamers and streamers out there!

Ever since its debut in 2023, Kick has proven to be a formidable challenger against Twitch. It’s attracted big names such as xQc and Amouranth from Twitch, but there have been instances of controversy involving certain lesser-known content creators.

Most recently, YouTuber and former Kick streamer Jack Doherty was permanently banned from the platform after wrecking his McLaren supercar during an IRL stream where he was using his phone and driving at the same time.

On Monday, 4th November, the user Lowco publicly posted a list of individuals barred from the platform, criticizing it for hosting “despicable individuals engaging in extremely unscrupulous activities.

She remarked, “When you promote your platform as being more lax on rules compared to Twitch, it seems to only draw in the most unsavory individuals who engage in questionable activities.

When you promote your platform as being more lenient compared to Twitch, it unfortunately seems to draw in individuals with questionable behavior performing distasteful actions.

— Lowco (@LowcoTV) November 4, 2024

Bijan Tehrani, a co-founder at Kick, promptly replied, pointing out that most of the “hateful” streamers, as he put it, are still active on both Twitch and YouTube platforms.

The majority of controversial streamers continue to be active on Twitch and YouTube. Amidst all the commotion, clicks tend to amplify certain noise, but Kick is steadily growing and improving daily. It requires patience to establish processes and achieve the ideal balance of moderation that ensures fairness and transparency, yet we’ve made significant strides in this direction,” he explained, pushing back against the notion that all Kick streamers are problematic.

We’re attentive to the concerns of our entire community, and our aim is always to act in their best interest. However, the ongoing ‘kick out the streamers’ argument isn’t fair or productive.

A large number of these “unsavory” streamers are still active on Twitch and YouTube. There’s a lot of commotion at the moment, with some content getting boosted for views, but Kick is clearly evolving daily. It takes patience to establish procedures and find the right balance between moderation, fairness, and…

— Bijan Tehrani (@BijanTehrani) November 5, 2024

2024 saw Kick consistently enhancing its platform, with a significant focus on combatting viewbotting within the site.

It appears that everything they’ve been doing is paying off, as Kick saw a significant increase in viewership – around 33% – during the month of October.

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2024-11-05 20:48