Twitch have today banned over 200 streamers in a huge move over tax avoidance. The ongoing issues between Twitch and various governments in the middle eastern province has prompted the move.
Twitter user 'Streamer Bans' sent out over 200 notifications to followers in an explosion of bans. Tweeting, they said:
No update has been given from Twitch about the future prospects for the content creators.
On 19th February 2022 streamers from the platform had made complaints about lack of payments from Twitch and an inability to withdraw. When questioned, Twitch further cites: “a discrepancy with certain tax information provided during the onboarding process.” in response.
An entire region has been frozen out and suggests a huge problem over at Twitch. It doesn't seem like the streamers who have currently banned have any options for reinstating accounts unless their governments solve the tax dispute alongside Twitch. However, it seems extremely harsh to remove so many Streamers primary source of income without any notice.
Twitch have been approached for an update.
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