Quelle: Reddit jo_jo_nyeb
February 27, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. – Twitch is (almost) completely discontinuing its service in South Korea. Korean Twitch streamers used their last day on the livestreaming platform to break all the rules.
Today (February 27, 2024) Twitch is shutting down in South Korea. The reason for this is austerity measures. Offering a high-definition live streaming service in South Korea is 10x higher than in other countries, according to Twitch President Dan Clancy. Of course, for many Korean streamers, their world collapses.
Korean streamers who made a living on Twitch have to look for a new job, switch to another platform or alternatively stream from other countries through a questionable agency. The streamers are once again using Twitch's last day in South Korea to violate all sorts of platform rules. Because what is Twitch supposed to do, ban them?
Banned content becomes rampant on the last day
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As Dexerto reports, the streamers are said to have mainly streamed hentai games and other similar content. Streamer Daeyong 2 broadcast an “adult game” to thousands of viewers, while female streamers like Irin-Cha wore risqué outfits that violated the terms of use.
The action was celebrated on Reddit. The streamers have sent a clear message about what they think of Twitch's withdrawal from South Korea. These streamers have apparently not considered what possible negative effects this could have on contracts on other platforms.
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The streamers' videos are no longer available on Twitch because Twitch has deleted all of the Korean streamers' VODs. Since this action violates Korean law, the live streaming site is expecting a fine of around $300,000. This is reported by the Korean website Yonhap. Further fines could follow.
Individual exceptions for Korean streams
There are currently possible refunds that Twitch has to pay to Korean streamers. The end of their service in Korea will apparently be expensive again for Twitch.
By the way, all Korean Twitch streams will not be stopped. Major international broadcasts such as the LCK (League of Legends Championship Korea) and other major esports events taking place in the country will continue to be broadcast on Twitch. There are no special regulations for individual live streamers.
Twitch (along with Kick) was recently banned in Turkey. Unlike in Korea, the Turkish authorities have decided to ban the platform due to the gambling content, which is primarily intended to protect young people. When and whether the two live streaming sites will be allowed again in Turkey is still unclear. What do you think of the Korean streamers' action?
Quelle | Dexerto