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PewDiePie: Fourth ban on Twitch - Infinity Stream temp stop

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Syed Mujtaba Naqvi Published 13/10/2024

PewDiePie, one of the most iconic YouTubers, recently faced his fourth ban from Twitch after his Infinity Stream. The stream was a 24/7 broadcast of older YouTube content, but it was shortly taken down. On October 12, 2024, while streaming an old video of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Twitch suspended the channel, causing a significant drop in viewership. Although the exact cause remains unclear, the suspension may be related to Twitch’s stricter content and copyright guidelines.

Automated bans – Policy changes

Lirik, Pewdiepie, and Shroud, who all received a temp ban on Twitch

PewDiePie’s latest ban aligns with Twitch’s recent updates to community guidelines targeting re-streamed and impersonated content. On October 3, 2024, PewDiePie, along with streamers Shroud and Lirik, faced brief ban likely tied to these new rules. PewDiePie has been navigating Twitch’s changing landscape since 2023 when his Infinity Stream was banned twice, possibly due to copyright issues or Twitch’s automated system flagging older content that no longer meets its standards.

It’s speculated that these suspensions result from Twitch’s automatic moderation tools, designed to flag potential violations without manual review. In some cases, older videos may have included controversial content that no longer aligns with Twitch’s updated policies. It is completely unclear and all speculative whether these bans are for a legitimate breach in Twitch ToS or automated flagging gone wrong.

PewDiePie future after the ban

Despite these bans, PewDiePie’s average viewership remains around 189, reflecting a loyal audience that continues to support him. However, the repeated bans raise questions about the sustainability of his current streaming format. With Twitch’s evolving guidelines and tighter content enforcement, PewDiePie may need to rethink his approach to avoid future interruptions. Whether he will continue with the Infinity Stream or adapt his content to meet Twitch’s new rules is still uncertain, but fans are eagerly watching to see his next move.

This ban marks another chapter in PewDiePie’s journey as he navigates the complex relationship between platforms and the creators who rely on them.

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