Popular Twitch Streamer Pokimane’s Channel Unbanned After 48-Hour Ban
After a 48-hour ban, popular Twitch streamer Pokimane has had her channel unbanned on the platform.
Ban Followed Stream of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Pokimane’s Channel
Pokimane was banned late on Friday, Jan. 7 for streaming the Viacom CBS-owned TV show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on her channel.
Twitch Partner Pokimane Unbanned After 48 Hours
Twitch Partner “pokimane” (@pokimanelol) has been unbanned after 2 days, 8 minutes and 34 seconds! #twitch #unban #partner #twitchpartner
— StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) January 10, 2022
Streaming Copyrighted Content on Twitch Raises DMCA Concerns
Streamers on Twitch have recently started watching TV shows and movies on the platform, even though it violates copyright rules and can lead to bans for DMCA violations. While there are methods for streamers to watch along with their audience, broadcasting content via Twitch is against copyright laws.
Some streamers have deleted VODs from their past streams after broadcasting copyrighted material to avoid punishment. However, in Pokimane’s case, deleting VODs wasn’t enough to prevent a ban.
Twitch DMCA Policies and the Future of Streaming
Pokimane’s ban has sparked a conversation about Twitch’s DMCA policies. Some creators are unsure about the ethics of streaming copyrighted content to their viewers, while others worry about the potential risks it poses to the entire platform.
Despite recent bans, some of the platform’s most popular creators continue to stream copyrighted material. It remains unclear how Twitch will address this issue if the trend persists.
Uncertainty Surrounding Pokimane’s Ban and Twitch’s Response
Twitch has not provided any information about Pokimane’s ban or addressed the issue of streamers broadcasting copyrighted content on their platform. It is yet to be known how long this practice will continue and whether Twitch will impose further punishment on creators who violate its rules.