Trainwreck’s Streaming Platform Faces Criticism from Twitch Director
A new streaming platform is making waves in the online gaming community. However, not everyone is convinced that it is the right choice for content creators. Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham, former Twitch director of creator development, is among the critics who have raised concerns about the platform, called Kick.
Questionable Reputation and Involvement
In a Twitter thread, djWHEAT expressed his skepticism about Kick. He stated, “I can confidently say that Kick is a sham. I can’t let creators be misled by false promises.” His main issue with the platform is its association with Stake, an online crypto gambling platform. DjWHEAT believes that Kick is trying to hide its connection to gambling and is not transparent with creators considering a move to the platform.
Unveiled Agenda
DjWHEAT emphasized that if Kick’s intention is to create a gambling-friendly live-streaming platform, they should be honest about it. He criticized the platform for promoting gambling streams on their homepage and allowing accounts impersonating popular Twitch streamers or embedding Twitch streams on their channels.
Creator Concerns
DjWHEAT concluded his Twitter thread by stating that Kick needs to be transparent about its involvement with Stake and how it affects creators who use the platform. He believes that until these details are clarified, content creators should be cautious and consider alternatives.
Other critics, including djWHEAT, have raised similar concerns about the connection between Stake, Trainwreck, and Kick. The consensus among these critics is that, until the platform’s true intentions and affiliations are revealed, it is advisable for content creators to avoid Kick, despite its promises of a creator-centric approach.