Twitch, as with almost every social media platform, is trying to figure out how best to tackle the problem of toxic behavior in its community. Streamers sniping at other streamers leads to fans taking up arms and slinging more mud, and soon the problem spirals out of control. Twitch just issued a new set of guidelines that make it clear that blackface, the confederate flag, and unwanted sexual comments have no place on its platform. The Mob and Alinity drama was unnecessary, and it seems that all involved are looking for a fresh start.
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In tweets from Mob members Froste and JhbTeam, the pair walk back some of their previous comments, and apologize for the harassment Alinity has endured as a result. Alinity, in turn, responded to their tweets with a positive outlook towards a fresh start, and with the hope of making the internet a better place for everyone. This refreshingly calm, measured end to a spat is surprising, but not entirely uncommon. Earlier in the year, Alinity and Ninja deleted a series of tweets that the two hurled at one another, and apologized for getting into a pointless feud.
As is often the case with online interactions, it is very easy to hit send in the heat of the moment on a tweet, message, or post that adds fuel to a fire. Instead of letting it simmer, adding an accelerant only draws more attention, and soon battle lines are drawn. This appears to be the case with this incident, where a few snarky replies ignited the whole situation. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed. Twitch can be a platform that embraces positivity, AOC’s charity streams of Among Us are a case in point.
Twitch streamers are starting to take a stand against the negativity that oozes online. Streamer Yoojin recently called out predatory males who feel they are owed attention because they tip a female streamer. With more folks fed up with toxic behavior, hopefully, full-scale change is on the horizon.
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Source: Twitter/Alinity
