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Asmongold Confirms 14 Day Twitch Ban And Apologizes For Nothing
Kotaku • • world
Key Points:
- Twitch streamer Zack “Asmongold” Hoyt confirmed in a YouTube video that his Twitch channel suspension will last 14 days, though he remains uncertain about the exact reason for the ban.
- The suspension followed a controversial rant where Hoyt justified shooting people illegally crossing borders, including women and children, which sparked widespread backlash.
- Hoyt criticized Twitch for not communicating the specific cause of his suspension, contrasting it with past instances where Twitch provided clear emails for lesser violations.
- Despite the ban, Hoyt stated he will "tone down" his content to avoid future suspensions but refused to apologize or retract his extreme and racist views.
- Twitch has not commented on the suspension, highlighting ongoing challenges the platform faces in moderating content as it expands beyond gaming into more contentious social and political discussions.
