Pokimane, one of the most popular and influential content creators in theTwitchcommunity, finds herself under intense scrutiny as controversy engulfs her following her recent comments on xQc’s kick deal.Pokimane’s recent comments on Kick, which have since sparked a wave of backlash, shed light on her own stance regarding such partnerships and her reasons for steadfastly refusing to ever join the alternative streaming platform.In recent months, Kick has garnered attention for signing numerous prominent Twitch streamers. However, theirmost remarkable signing took place a few days ago when they acquired xQc, one of Twitch’s most followed streamers. This unexpected announcement sparked speculation about the next streamer to join Kick. When asked about the possibility of joining Kick, Pokimane expressed hesitance, citing her unwillingness to compromise her moral and ethical principles solely for financial gain. Pokimane emphasized that she understands the necessity for some individuals to prioritize earning money, but personally, she cannot bring herself to participate in such actions.RELATED:xQc Openly Defying Kick Staff and PoliciesPokimane’s comments were met with criticism from several fellow streamers. Amouranth,who recently joined Kick, suggested that her comments were an effort to gain attention and maintain relevance at a time when she is not as present. Amouranth contended that Pokimane deliberately involved herself in the controversy to remain engaged in ongoing discussions, thereby allowing her to accrue views and travel opportunities without the need for extensive streaming. Additionally, she clarified that her intention is not to harbor any ill will towards Pokimane, but rather to offer her opinion on the underlying motive behind the comments.Corinna Kopf, another streamer, took to Twitter to express her disagreement with Pokimane’s comments about Kick. She referred to Pokimane as “self-righteous” in the way she expressed her thoughts. Additionally, a Twitter user with the handle @xmukitty highlighted that Pokimane questioned Valkyrae, another renowned streamer, for congratulating xQc on joining Kick. Later,Twitchstar Valkyrae clarified that Pokimane reached out to her privately to discuss the matter, knowing that Valkyrae was against stream gambling and wanted to understand her stance on supporting xQc and Kick. Valkyrae also mentioned that she loves gambling but chooses not to stream it because it could potentially lead to addiction and harm to viewers.
Although Kick is a relatively new platform and may not have all the features that the leading streaming platform Twitch currently offers, its determination to establish itself in the streaming industry is undeniable. In addition to signing numerous acclaimed content creators,Kick is actively working on introducing new featuresregularly. As Kick continues to improve and evolve, it is poised to attract even more prominent streamers, sparking further discussions and debates similar to the one at hand.
