Kaitlyn Siragusa mainly known as Amouranth, is a popular streamer who is known for her cosplays, ASMR videos, and mainly ‘hot tub’ streams. Over the years, she has faced multiple bans and controversies, sparking discussions among people about Twitch transparency and policies.
AMOURANTH JOURNEY ON TWITCH
Amouranth began her career as a cosplayer and was invited by Twitch in 2015 to create content related to costume design. Her unique style quickly caught attention, making her as one of the “most-watched” female streamers on Twitch. However, her content sometimes tested the platform’s guidelines, resulting in multiple suspensions.
CONTROVERSIES AND BANS
Throughout her streaming career, Amouranth has faced several bans on Twitch. Her getting suspended were often for temporary, but they showed Twitch’s non-transparent policies. For instance, May 2021, Twitch unexpectedly disabled ads from her channel without giving her any prior warning, claiming that her content was not “ad friendly”. This decision was made without direct communication, leaving her uncertain about the specifics of the violation.
CRITICISM OF TWITCH’S BAN POLICIES
Twitch’s lack of transparency and poor communication between its Trust and Safety team and Partner Managers have been a major concern for her. She has been open about her frustration regarding the ban policies, as many streamers are left in the dark about why they were suspended.
SHADOW BANNING
Shadow ban happens when platform like Twitch limits visibility of your content. While Amouranth case has sparked concerns about Twitch’s moderation, this issue isn’t unique to one platform.
THE NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY
What happens with Amouranth shows how a clear communication between platform and its creator is necessary. When guidelines are not clearly elaborated, streamers can accidentally violate some rules and face harsh penalties. As platforms grows in popularity it’s important for them to maintain a healthy relationship with their creator by keeping things open and clear between them.
CONCLUSION
Amouranth journey on Twitch highlights the many problems that many creators face and are facing as of today. Her experience shows that clear and consistent guidelines with open communication between the platform and its creators is very important. It’s important for platform to address issues like shadow ban and content moderation to ensure equality.