Summary
Twitchstreamer Kai Cenat, one of the platform’s most-followed creators, is facing backlash and demands for a ban. The trouble started when viewers spotted him checking his phone while driving on a liveTwitchstream, raising concerns about distracted driving.
It can be very dangerous to use a phone while driving and there are some states which have laws against it, but some streamers still do this risky thing during live broadcasts. This often leads to serious results, including bans from streaming platforms. For instance, Polish Twitch streamerSideneuke got into big trouble after a shocking videoappeared online last year. It seemed to show her hitting a dog with her car while she was live-streaming. The clips hinted that she wasn’t paying attention because she was reading chat messages when it happened. Viewers got angry right away, and Twitch didn’t waste time giving her a permanent ban.
A video showing Twitch star Kai Cenat driving and often checking his phone has gone viral on social media, drawing lots of criticism. Many people want Amazon-owned platform to do something about it, pointing out that this kind of thing has gotten streamers in trouble before. Some folks are asking for fair treatment, saying any streamer who does this should get kicked off the platform. Others think Twitch plays favorites, wondering if Cenat will face the samepunishment as streamers like Adin Ross, who got in hot water for doing something similar. Some people are also asking bigger questions, like why Twitch even allows streaming while driving in the first place.
Twitch’s Community Guidelines Could Spell Trouble for Kai Cenat
Twitch’s community guidelines explicitly prohibit dangerous or distracted driving, including using a phone behind the wheel. While it remains unclear whether Cenat will face disciplinary action, Twitch has previously penalized even its most popular creators for similar violations. In October, streamerExtraEmily was banned from Twitch, with speculation that it stemmed from her using a phone while driving during a live stream.
Streamers, with their massive audiences, need to understand their influence and the responsibility that comes with risky actions on live broadcasts. It is worth noting that Twitch isn’t the only platform to enforce such rules. Last October, 20-year-oldJack Doherty got a permanent ban from Twitch rival Kickafter crashing his McLaren during a live stream. Doherty was driving fast on a wet road, checking chat messages on his phone, when he lost control and hit a guardrail. His cameraman suffered facial injuries, but neither was seriously hurt.
