Twitch Faces Backlash for Banning Streamer Over Legally Owned Music

In a recent controversy, Twitch, the prominent live streaming platform, has come under fire for banning CardboardCowboyLofi, a streamer who played music to which he legally owns the rights.

This instance of censorship has triggered an outcry from the platform’s community and added fuel to the ongoing debate about copyright issues and communication transparency in streaming platforms.

Controversial Policies and Public Apologies

The past week has been particularly challenging for Twitch. The company received significant criticism following proposed policies limiting branded content, causing an uproar among streamers and viewers alike.

High-profile streamers including Ninja and MoistCr1tiKaL vocally opposed the proposed changes, leading to an official apology from the CEO.

However, just as Twitch appeared to be moving past this controversy by retracting the policy change, another issue emerged.

The ban on CardboardCowboy has ignited another wave of outrage from its community.

CardboardCowboy’s Ban: Rights and Rejections

CardboardCowboyLofi, a long-time partner of Twitch, was banned from the platform for streaming music he legally owns.

After receiving notice of his suspension for violating community guidelines, CardboardCowboyLofi promptly appealed the ban.

Unfortunately, the appeal was rejected without providing a clear explanation of the violation.

An email from Twitch merely reiterated the suspension for the community guidelines violation but failed to clarify the specific offense.

Frustrated by the lack of communication, CardboardCowboyLofi publicly asked Twitch to provide clear guidelines to prevent future transgressions.

Fellow Streamers Rally in Support

The Twitch community has rallied in support of CardboardCowboyLofi. Streamer Ludwig brought attention to the issue by tagging Twitch in a tweet, requesting help for the banned streamer.

PirateSoftware then revealed more details about the ban, explaining that CardboardCowboyLofi owns full rights to both the music and visuals on his channel.

Impact on CardboardCowboyLofi’s Career

The ban has had a significant impact on CardboardCowboyLofi, who has been a Twitch partner for five years and relies on streaming for his income.

He’s been forced to shift his Lo-fi music streaming to YouTube following the ban, and it appears this may remain the case until Twitch resolves the issue.

The ongoing controversy surrounding Twitch’s treatment of CardboardCowboyLofi raises critical questions about transparency and fairness in digital content policies.

It highlights the urgent need for clearer guidelines and communication around content ownership, ensuring that creators who play by the rules are not unjustly penalized.