Twitch Faces Backlash Over Emiru Assault Apology
Twitch’s apology following the assault on streamer Emiru at TwitchCon San Diego has sparked widespread outrage. Users have accused the platform of dishonesty, withholding evidence, and failing to take sexual violence seriously.
Community Response and Viral Criticism
A viral community note went viral, claiming Twitch lied multiple times and withheld critical evidence. This created significant backlash, especially on X, where fans expressed anger over Twitch's handling of the situation.
"Lying on several occasions" and "withholding evidence" — accusations made against Twitch in a community note.
Streamer SmugAlana’s sharp and mocking post criticized Twitch for unbanning another streamer accused of on-stream sexual assault. Her response quickly gained traction, amplifying the platform's public relations troubles and highlighting widespread frustration with Twitch’s policies on sexual misconduct.
Twitch’s Official Statement and Promises
In its November 7 post, Twitch acknowledged it failed to keep Emiru safe during the meet-and-greet at TwitchCon. The platform pledged to improve security measures and to donate to organizations supporting survivors of sexual violence.
"We wanted to follow up on the post we recently made about a security incident at TwitchCon San Diego."
However, attached to the official statement was a community note accusing Twitch of letting the assailant walk free and of withholding video evidence from investigators, undermining the company's credibility further.
Public Sentiment
- Fans see the apology as hollow and misleading.
- Many criticize Twitch’s response as inadequate and insincere.
- Concerns about Twitch’s handling of sexual assault claims continue to grow.
Author's summary: Twitch’s apology for Emiru’s assault triggered major backlash, with accusations of dishonesty and poor handling of sexual violence claims deeply damaging the platform’s reputation.