PandaBoxxer received a temporary ban from the streaming platforms Kick and Twitch for hate speech violations. The ban on his Kick account was reinstated after seven days, but the incident has sparked significant backlash within the streaming community.
Latest Incident
The suspension came after streamers posted and reposted a video on Twitter showing PandaBoxxer harassing them during a live stream on Kick. The video shows him spewing hateful remarks, clearly a violation of the platform’s community guidelines. You can view the video shared by RazorRedd here.
Background and Previous Allegations
This isn’t the first time Panda has been in controversy. Recently, he faced disturbing allegations of sexually assaulting a woman at a part, a case the resulted in a conviction. Our previous coverage on this incident tells you more about the allegations and the legal proceedings that followed, confirmed by CBC News, the official news outlet for Canada. You can read more about it here.
Community Response
The streaming community is fed up with PandaBoxxer. Many streamers are calling for a permanent ban of PandaBoxxer from both platforms. Streamers argue that his repeated violations and harmful, derogatory behavior make him unfit for the platform.
Kick and Twitch platform responsibility
This has reignited the debate over platform responsibility; to enforce community standards and protect viewers and streamers. The community argues that temporary bans are not enough for serious allegations like sexual assault, hate speech and harassment, especially in Panda’s case where it’s a repeat thing.
Level Up Blog has attempted to reach out to PandaBoxxer to get his side of the controversy, but he has blocked us on all social platforms. We will update this article once he gets back to us.
What’s next?
Both Kick and Twitch are facing serious pressure to take decisive action. It remains unseen how these platforms will respond to the growing demands from their communities.
At Level Up Blog, we stand in solidarity with the streaming community. We condemn PandaBoxxer’s actions unequivocally and support efforts to ensure that both Kick and Twitch enforce stringent measures to protect their users. The safety and well-being of the community must always come first.
We encourage anyone with additional information on this matter to reach out to us at levelupblog1@gmail.com. Your insights and experiences are invaluable as we continue to advocate for a safer, more inclusive online environment.
Reporting community guidelines violations
If you encounter harmful or vile behavior on Kick or Twitch, here are the steps you can take to report it:
Reporting on Kick:
- Go to the User’s Profile: Navigate to the profile of the user you wish to report.
- Click on the Three Dots: Located at the top right of their profile page.
- Select “Report”: Choose the reason for your report from the provided options.
- Provide Details: Include any relevant details or evidence of the harmful behavior.
- Submit the Report: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and submit your report.
Reporting on Twitch:
- Go to the User’s Channel: Navigate to the channel of the user you wish to report.
- Click on the Three Vertical Dots: Located below the video player or next to the user’s name in chat.
- Select “Report”: Choose the appropriate reason for your report.
- Fill Out the Form: Provide a detailed description of the incident and any supporting evidence.
- Submit the Report: Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your report.
Stay tuned to Level Up Blog for more updates on this developing story.
Leave a Reply