FaZe “Kalei” Renay’s Twitch Emote Banned for Bullying
Popular Twitch streamer FaZe “Kalei” Renay recently revealed on Twitter that her Twitch emote, “KaleiL,” was banned for violating Twitch’s policy on “disallowed content.” The seemingly harmless emote, featuring a gray bear making an L sign on its forehead, was categorized as bullying by the platform.
Kalei took to Twitter to share the emote and Twitch’s explanation for the ban with her followers.
The Emote and Twitch’s Reasoning
Kalei’s emote depicted a bear making an L sign on its forehead. Twitch deemed the emote as “targeted insults, bullying, and threatening or inciting abuse.” The L sign, commonly associated with the term “loser,” could be used to insult others. It is likely Twitch banned the emote due to its well-known negative connotation.
However, the L sign is also often used in a lighthearted manner to express “loss” when someone fails to achieve a goal or misses a shot. Many of the most popular games streamed on Twitch feature this exact L sign as a gesture within the game. Therefore, it can be argued that the emote can have different meanings and is not always meant to be offensive.
Support From Other Streamers
Kalei received support from fellow streamers, who took to Twitter to express their disapproval of the ban. Many streamers have experienced false reports from viewers who dislike their content, so the initial reason for the ban may not hold much weight. However, Twitch’s decisions on these matters are not easily overturned, making it challenging for Kalei to fight the ban successfully.
Despite the controversy, Kalei’s fans remain loyal and supportive. They eagerly await updates on the situation and hope for a favorable outcome.
Here’s the tweet from FaZe Kalei:
i legit hate the internet now lmao pic.twitter.com/RtD7dyicJW
— FaZe Kalei (@KaleiRenay) July 30, 2022