Tectone returns to streaming, admits to viewbotting
Controversial streamer John “Tectone” Robertson has returned to Twitch following a prolonged break, discussing the verdict of his lawsuit and admitting to taking part in viewbotting.
Tectone took a break from content creation that many of his fans had expected would be short-lived, but the streamer was ultimately away from streaming and content for several months. His lawsuit with ex-girlfriend Pinkchyu made its way into the public light during his hiatus, s court filings revealed that a protective order being enforced on him. Tectone had stated he’d talk about the court ruling and more after returning.
He has now fulfilled his promise by disclosing more information about the civil suit, talking about viewbotting, and announcing his engagement during a return stream.
Tectone admits to purchasing, using viewbots
Tectone unexpectedly admitted to purchasing viewbots in his return stream, claiming that he has “dabbled with” viewbotting.
Fellow streamer Matthew “Mizkif” Rinaudo, who recently had a defamation lawsuit against Zach “Asmongold” Hoyt dismissed, had accused Tectone of viewbotting and even shared alleged screenshots of the content creator’s conversation with someone asking them to purchase viewbots for him. The alleged screenshots highlighted that Tectone didn’t know how to buy bots but wanted to purchase them, and Mizkif further shared pictures of the monetary transfers Tectone had allegedly made in exchange for the viewbotting assistance.
Tectone discussed this accusation without directly naming Mizkif, stating that some streamers were averaging “10,000 to 14,000” more viewers by botting, and that he had been bewildered by those figures. He said some streamers accused him of viewbotting, and that he has indeed tried it.
While Tectone talked about the viewbotting like it may have been a one-off thing, Mizkif alleged he was relying heavily on them to increase his viewership.
Tectone had previously lost a significant chunk of his viewership when Twitch was cracking down on viewbots, which has further strengthened viewers’ belief in Mizkif’s claim. His audience was also quick to react, with many claiming that viewbotting is “cheating” and Tectone should be banned as a result.
Tectone reveals he lost civil case against Pinkchyu
Seemingly taking the civil case and the subsequent protective order lightly, Tectone stated he had lost but referred to the lawsuit as a “vibe check.”
Tectone stated that the law enforcement investigated him for “eight months” because of Pinchyu’s accusations, but claimed that little came of it. He elaborated that the case was “suspended,” and that no criminal charges were filed against him. He claimed again that he didn’t do anything wrong and wouldn’t be going to jail, but admitted that a protective order is now in place.
Tectone with his ex-girlfriend Pinkchyu.
Tectone alleged that it is “easy” to get a protective order against someone, and that his civil case was lost largely because he talked too much and too openly. He also verified claims that he’s now prohibited from owning firearms.
Tectone’s protective order and the result of the civil suit loss may also prohibit him from discussing the results in extensive detail, so it’s unlikely that he will talk too much more about the case or other fine details of it in his future broadcasts. Having now parted ways with Mythic, the streamer will have to set about rebuilding his streaming brand despite these significant setbacks.
Feature image credit: Tectone
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