Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Responds to Critics of His Twitch Streaming Policy
Popular Twitch streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is facing criticism on Twitter regarding his decision not to stream with female gamers. The controversy began after Polygon published an article titled “Ninja explains his choice not to stream with female gamers.” In the article, Blevins shares that he avoids playing with female streamers in order to protect his marriage and prevent gossip. However, Blevins clarifies that his words were misconstrued, and his intention is to address online harassment and minimize its impact on his personal life.
Blevins emphasizes that the rumors and assumptions made by the internet about his relationships with female streamers are the gossip he is trying to avoid. He mentions that fellow Twitch streamers Ali “Myth” Kabbani and Imane “Pokimane” Anys have also fallen victim to clickbait and rumors surrounding their undefined romantic relationship. Blevins wants to shed light on the issue of online harassment, which affects all streamers, not just himself and his marriage. He asks that his comments be understood in this context and not as a statement against playing with women.
In his statement on Twitter, Blevins mentions his support for notable female Twitch streamers and expresses his excitement to play with diverse Fortnite players in future tournaments and events. He concludes by reaffirming that his intention is to address online harassment and not to discriminate against female gamers.
Earlier this week, Blevins defended his stance on the matter in response to trolls on Twitter. He emphasizes that he wants to limit drama in his relationship as much as possible, considering that everything he says can be turned into clickbait on YouTube. Blevins clarifies that he does not make negative remarks about female streamers and emphasizes his commitment as a married man.