Pokimane faces backlash: Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys, Twitch’s most-followed female broadcaster, recently faced significant backlash for voicing strong criticisms of Kick. This latest controversy has sparked a widespread debate online.
In the past, Pokimane has been outspoken against the promotion of gambling on streaming sites and was one of the prominent streamers who protested its presence on Twitch. Despite her previous stance, Pokimane received backlash for her opinion on Kick. This backlash, characterized as sexist and misogynistic by her supporters, came from social media users and even fellow streamers.
Pokimane faces backlash for speaking her mind as a female streamer
During a June 26 broadcast, Pokimane candidly discussed the challenging reality faced by female streamers. She highlighted the discouraging treatment she receives and its potential impact on other women in the industry. She addressed the “Sad Truth” of Being a Female Streamer who may fear expressing their honest opinions or behaving authentically due to anticipated backlash.
“You know what the sad truth is?” Poki began. “The way that people treat me deters any other woman in the space from genuinely talking about their honest opinions or behaving how they probably really want to because they recognize the treatment that they can expect.”
“I will never forget one time, I had a girl come up to me, and she was like, ‘Oh, I stream sometimes.’ She basically said, ‘I’m way too scared to stream without makeup, because I saw what people did to you.’ I was like, that’s so f*cking sad,” she said. Pokimane’s statements have drawn criticism from viewers and fellow creators, including OnlyFans star and streamer Corinna Kopf, who labelled her as “self-righteous.”
The ongoing debate surrounding Pokimane’s opinion comes as the Kick platform seeks to attract top creators, potentially including Pokimane herself, in a bid to compete with Twitch. In conclusion, the backlash faced by Pokimane for speaking her mind highlights the unfortunate reality that female streamers often encounter.
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