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Twitch has more drama on its hands it seems, as streamer MilquetoastQT has apparently been telling viewers to “go die” across his various broadcasts. This has been a cause of concern for some Twitch users, as it appears MilquetoastQT may have been spreading harmful content with his regular streams.
Is MilquetoastQT's content breaking Twitch's rules, and what kind of content is MilequetoastQT creating that is telling viewers that they should "go die"? We investigate.
MilquetoastQT’s Twitch broadcast messages
Most of MilquetoastQT’s streaming content consists of discussion regarding politics and social problems from his own perspective.
During his streams, he frequently makes reference to a specific political ideology that some would classify as "far right."
Some viewers may feel that MilquetoastQT's content could fit Twitch’s definition of hateful conduct and harassment, but ultimately that is up to Twitch to decide in these varied cases. The same can be said of other streamers who promote other ideologies.
Is Twitch a platform for political activism?
Twitch has been the premier streaming platform for years now, with competition only recently beginning to pose any threat to Twitch’s dominance. And so for much of Twitch’s existence, rules could be enforced as the company pleased because there really wasn’t an alternative location to create or consume the same type of media.
However, with the rise of YouTube and Facebook Gaming, in addition to numerous other smaller streaming platforms, Twitch can no longer be considered the only game in town. This changing landscape in the streaming community does put more of an onus on Twitch from viewers to ensure no one is breaking its rules or community guidelines.
Because Twitch currently allows for “IRL” or “Just Chatting” streams, the range of content available on Twitch for both streamers and viewers alike has expanded significantly, something which has both helped the platform and opened the door for a different type of controversial content.
Some may view political streams as controversial depending on their messages – that's the nature of being free to stream what you wish. Twitch isn't inherently a political platform, but if users wish to share their opinions via this channel, it can be treated as one in certain situations.
How is Twitch's content policy enforced?
In Twitch’s content policy and community guidelines, Twitch outlines the kind of behavior and content that should not be associated with its platform. These kinds of policies are what you might expect and are typical of most streaming services. Twitch doesn’t want its platform to host illegal activities, pornography, violence, harassment, or self-destructive behavior.
As a general rule, these policies may be enforced as Twitch sees fit. Twitch is a private entity and is free to police its platform as It chooses.
However, as is expected from a site like this, there is a certain amount of content that either comes close to violating, or outright does violate, these guidelines, but manages to slip through the cracks. This can happen because a channel is too small, or because Twitch hadn’t been made aware of it yet. There are several ways these violations can occur without action being taken against them.
Some viewers have suspected Twitch of allegedly allowing larger streamers to violate its guidelines in part due to the revenue they generated for the website, although recent bannings have changed that perception.
The best way to deal with content you may not agree with or enjoy on Twitch is to fine-tune what you watch by subscribing only to creators you enjoy. You can also be sure to report rules violations (if there are any going on) to Twitch through the proper channels.
