"This kid is a f*cking scumbag": YouTuber The Act Man slams IShowSpeed for false copyright claiming small creators

YouTuber Kelly "The Act Man," known for being outspoken on the internet, has called out controversial streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" after news about the latter copyright claiming smaller content creators went viral in recent years. Allegations of copyright striking were brought forward against Darren and Adin Ross, which caused quite a lot of uproar from the community a few weeks ago.

Kelly himself is no stranger to battling false copyright claims, having endured a highly controversial online feud with Quantum TV last year. It appears that when the news of IShowSpeed abusing the system reached his ears, he was not delighted. In a recent tweet, The Act Man tore into the streamer, using a lot of profanities. At one point, calling him a scumbag for hurting smaller YouTubers:

"100% worse than Quantum TV": The Act Man calls out IShowSpeed for copyright abuse, says he is worse than other controversial figures

For context, copyright abuse has been a highly contentious topic in the streaming and content creation industry, with Adin Ross, one of the biggest streamers in the scene, bragging about taking away the income from one small YouTuber a few weeks ago.

Naturally, that caused a lot of backlash, but it appears that something similar was being done by IShowSpeed, and The Act Man is no stranger to copyright claims. Fans of the streamer cum YouTuber will remember how he got into a huge online spat with fellow creator Quantum TV, who was using the system to claim any video that was critical of him on the internet after he made some controversial comments.

The Act Man clearly feels strongly about the issue and called IShowSpeed "one of the biggest pieces of sh*t" on the platform in the same tweet. He also mentioned how his "blood [was] boiling" and, in a subsequent tweet, revealed that he would be making a video about him in the style of Quantum TV.

He also directly compared him to Quantum TV and called him 100% worse than the latter because he betrayed his fans by falsely claiming videos that shared his moments on stream.

When some people listed other controversial creators they thought were worse than IShowSpeed, The Act Man defended his stance saying weaponizing copyright law is the absolute worst. In a tweet reply to the thread, he wrote:

How did Twitter react to his post

It is unclear when The Act Man will release his video on IShowSpeed, but fans clearly want him to hold the Breakout Streamer of the Year accountable.

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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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