"The heroes we need": Pokimane showers praise on fans who defend her from vitriolic social media posts that spread misinformation

Imane "Pokimane" made an appreciation post for her fans on Twitter on August 24, a day after teasing a possible return to streaming. The Twitch star thanked followers who have defended her online against baseless attacks that sought to denigrate her through false facts and misquotes.

At a time when most social media platforms are known for being toxic cesspools of hate, she showered her supporters with praise because, according to her, they don't do it to get popular.

Noting that certain netizens willingly defend her in the most obscure parts of the internet, Imane said:

"God damn I f***ing love those people": Pokimane has nothing but kind words for supporters

The OTV co-founder is a huge deal in the streaming community and is the biggest female Twitch streamer around. An inspiration to millions, Pokimane has a huge fanbase consisting of members who have the utmost respect for her. However, as a public figure, she receives a lot of hate on social platforms.

In her most recent tweet, the streamer detailed how her fans deal with the hate that is so commonplace on Twitter. Praising people who defend her from trolls and misinformed attacks online, she talked about the love she has for such individuals.

Pokimane has been in the industry for nine years, having joined Twitch in 2013. The 26-year-old Canadian-Moroccan has been on a break from Twitch for over a month now due to needing a "mental reset." Two days ago, she teased an upcoming announcement about a return.

Twitter reactions

Fellow streamers and Pokimane fans reacted to her posts with much positivity. Some graciously accepted the appreciation from their favorite streamer, while others pointed out why correcting misinformation is important lest it spread false facts. Twitter user Lycvu discussed the importance of sharing accurate information.

Valorant streamer Felxinja also weighed in on a problem prevalent on the internet and had something nice to say about people taking a stand against misinformation.

Pokimane is a veritable giant in the streaming and esports industry; her name is synonymous with online gaming thanks to her massive fanbase. She currently commands over nine million followers on Twitch and another 6.7 million on YouTube.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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