Adin Ross, a popularTwitchstreamer with over 7 million followers, recently announced that he will be moving to a new streaming platform named Kick. Known for his entertaining Just Chatting streams, as well as his expertise in various games, includingGrand Theft Auto 5andNBA 2K,Adin Ross has made a name for himself as one of the most prominent figuresin the streaming world.
Despite being the biggest streaming platform,Twitch is regularly criticized for its strict policiesthat govern the type of content that is allowed on the platform, resulting in a number of controversies and frustration among its users who feel that their creative freedom is being curtailed. On February 12, Adin Ross claimed that he received a threatening phone call from a senior figure at Twitch, stating that if he did not significantly modify his content, he would face indefinite suspension.
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Despite the threat, Adin stated that he was not intimidated and would continue to do things his way onTwitch. Adin’s claims sparked a heated debate in the online community, with many people expressing their support for the streamer and his stance against censorship. However, during his February 13th stream, Adin revealed that while he will still continue to stream on Twitch, he will also be branching out to the newly introduced platform, Kick, and begin streaming there this week.
According to Adin, one of the biggest draws ofKick is its relaxed terms of service, which allows for more freedom and creative expression. On the new platform, he intends to engage in activities like Omegle, watching live sports and movies, and making prank phone calls. He also noted that this change will allow his fans to express themselves more freely in the chat, without fear of being banned.
While the origin of Kick is shrouded in mystery, it gained widespread attention in December 2022 when prominent streamerTrainwreck voiced his grievances against Twitch and publicly announced his migration to the up-and-coming platform. In a comprehensive Twitter thread, Trainwreck illuminated Twitch’s unfavorable financial policies towards content creators. He highlighted the fact that Twitch takes the largest cut of any live-streaming platform, with a hefty 50% revenue share, and that streamers receive a mere $2.50 per subscription, with even lower payouts for those in less economically developed countries.
There’s no denying that Twitch is currently the reigning champion of live-streaming platforms, but many feel it’s crucial for the company to listen to its users and address pressing issues, including those related to stringent content policies. Failure to do so could lead to the loss of popular and influential streamers, which could have adverse effects on the platform’s future.
