Twitch, the widely popular livestreaming platform, has suspended American Twitch streamer ExtraEmily, who boasts an impressive following of 264,000 followers, for alleged violations of its community guidelines. Twitch, known for its stringent policy enforcement, emphasizes that it applies the same standards to all streamers, regardless of their popularity. The suspension of ExtraEmily’s channel underscores Twitch’s commitment to maintaining adherence to its community guidelines.

ExtraEmily is renowned in the Twitch community for her innovative In-Real-Life (IRL) content. One notable example of her unique content occurred in May when she buried herself in a plastic trash bin filled with dirt, leaving only her head visible above the soil. This unconventional spectacle took place in the backyard of fellow OTK streamer Mizkif. Additionally, ExtraEmily garnered attention during an IRL stream in which the police were called during her live-streamed kayaking adventure.

Twitch’s ban and its reasoning

The specifics behind ExtraEmily’s suspension remain unclear, as Twitch has not publicly disclosed the exact reason for taking this action. However, when visitors attempt to access her channel, they are greeted with a message stating, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.” 

Speculation has arisen suggesting that the ban may be related to ExtraEmily using her phone while driving during a recent livestream. Twitch has historically taken action against streamers for similar violations, emphasizing the seriousness of using a phone while operating a vehicle, particularly during a live stream.

While ExtraEmily has yet to publicly address the suspension, the streaming community has not remained silent. Popular Twitch streamer QTCinderella took to Twitter to express her support for ExtraEmily, stating that she would willingly take her place, saying, “TAKE ME INSTEAD.” On the contrary, streamer Tectone expressed approval of Twitch’s decision, characterizing it as a long-awaited and deserved action.

The seriousness of using a phone while driving, especially during a live stream, cannot be overstated. In a striking incident that transpired in February, a Polish Twitch streamer faced a permanent ban from the platform after seemingly running over a dog with her car while streaming. This shocking event was attributed to the streamer’s engagement with chat messages while operating a vehicle, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving.

Twitch, the widely popular livestreaming platform, has suspended American Twitch streamer ExtraEmily, who boasts an impressive following of 264,000 followers, for alleged violations of its community guidelines. Twitch, known for its stringent policy enforcement, emphasizes that it applies the same standards to all streamers, regardless of their popularity. The suspension of ExtraEmily’s channel underscores Twitch’s commitment to maintaining adherence to its community guidelines.

ExtraEmily is renowned in the Twitch community for her innovative In-Real-Life (IRL) content. One notable example of her unique content occurred in May when she buried herself in a plastic trash bin filled with dirt, leaving only her head visible above the soil. This unconventional spectacle took place in the backyard of fellow OTK streamer Mizkif. Additionally, ExtraEmily garnered attention during an IRL stream in which the police were called during her live-streamed kayaking adventure.

Twitch’s ban and its reasoning

The specifics behind ExtraEmily’s suspension remain unclear, as Twitch has not publicly disclosed the exact reason for taking this action. However, when visitors attempt to access her channel, they are greeted with a message stating, “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.” 

Speculation has arisen suggesting that the ban may be related to ExtraEmily using her phone while driving during a recent livestream. Twitch has historically taken action against streamers for similar violations, emphasizing the seriousness of using a phone while operating a vehicle, particularly during a live stream.

While ExtraEmily has yet to publicly address the suspension, the streaming community has not remained silent. Popular Twitch streamer QTCinderella took to Twitter to express her support for ExtraEmily, stating that she would willingly take her place, saying, “TAKE ME INSTEAD.” On the contrary, streamer Tectone expressed approval of Twitch’s decision, characterizing it as a long-awaited and deserved action.

The seriousness of using a phone while driving, especially during a live stream, cannot be overstated. In a striking incident that transpired in February, a Polish Twitch streamer faced a permanent ban from the platform after seemingly running over a dog with her car while streaming. This shocking event was attributed to the streamer’s engagement with chat messages while operating a vehicle, serving as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving.