Live streaming platform Kick's CEO Eddie confirmed the ban of Palestinian- American streamer Yousef "Fousey" Erakat, strengthening the platform's stance on maintaining community standards, the Express Tribune reported on Sunday.
Full vod that got fousey banned 💔 @fousey retirement arc 👴🏼 pic.twitter.com/DzmsbgvPTl
— FouseyLIVE (@FouseyLIVE) November 3, 2024
"No more Fousey, man. This isn't good for anyone," Eddie responded following a series of incidents that sparked concerns over the popular streamer's behavior on stream. The streamer was banned shortly after he launched a 30 day continuous livestream which was apparently affected by technical issues like muted audio. The issues triggered the streamer emotionally. The creator passed statements on self-injury, and raised questions regarding mental health issues faced by celebrity streamers.
The permanent ban; a step taken by a streaming platform highlighted the problems that the platforms encountered while handling content that came from controversial creators. The Kick ban came after the streamer was suspended on Twitch, another streaming platform, for using offensive language. He was also detained by police forces after a self-swatting incident, the news outlet stated.
Fousey Responds To The Permanent Ban
Shortly after the ban was confirmed, Fousey held his production team and his setup failure responsible for his emotional outburst. He said that the issues were not addressed before the livestream which led him to lose his patience.
"The audio was muted for 30 minutes. I lost it under the pressure," he said.
The creator hit out at the decision of the live streaming platform, adding that there was no prior communication. He also expressed his disappointment over the platform's actions, despite his popularity, The Express Tribune reported.