As a long-time Twitch user and avid participant in the Twitch community, I must say that the impending demise of the BibleThump emote feels like the loss of a dear friend. This little pixelated character has been a constant presence since 2013, serving as a visual shorthand for our shared emotions during countless streams and gaming sessions.
On September 25, 2024, Twitch declared that it will be eliminating the BibleThump emote from the platform starting September 30, 2024. They explained that they no longer possess the rights to use it after this date. This move signifies the conclusion of an era for one of Twitch’s most iconic emotes, a mainstay on the platform since its debut in 2013.
In the chat on Twitch, people often use the BibleThump emote, originally from the game “The Binding of Isaac,” to show sadness or disappointment. As this emote is being removed, users have reacted strongly by repeatedly using it in its last days as a way to express their digital grief.
The period known as the BibleThump Era (2013-2024) is drawing to a close! On September 30th, the rights to our cherished emote will expire. 😥 Although this is disappointing, we believe that all emotes find their way to a better place. TALKING ABOUT MELANCHOLY – we’ll need a new emote to express these emotions…
— Twitch (@Twitch) September 25, 2024
Edmund McMillen, the maker of “The Binding of Isaac,” is ready to discuss a possible extension or alteration of the emote. Yet, whether it happens depends on Twitch’s policies concerning emote ownership rights. Although McMillen seems open to changes, Twitch has shown no signs of changing their stance, leaving fans wondering what could take the iconic emote’s place on the platform in the future.
If you’re curious about the recent changes with the Bible Thump emote, I’m open to finding a suitable resolution to either retain or adjust its usage. However, please note that I don’t make Twitch’s policy decisions, so ultimately their stance will determine what happens next.
— 🜏 Edmund McMillen 🜏 (@edmundmcmillen) September 25, 2024
In summary, the reaction from the community has largely been critical, as they perceive Twitch’s action as contradicting its community-focused values. Users on X and other platforms have expressed their discontent, with some going so far as to label Twitch as being frugal for not renewing the rights, given McMillen’s collaborative approach.
In their statement, Twitch admitted the somber mood but subtly pointed towards better times ahead, implying the creation of a new emote to convey these emotions. As a result, people are brainstorming ideas for emotes that could replace BibleThump on various social media platforms. However, no official substitute has been presented yet.
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2024-09-26 10:43