As streamers face harassment allegations, Twitch sees boycott threat

A group of Twitch streamers and viewers is calling for a one-day boycott of the popular streaming site to take place Wednesday, following what they see as a slow and tepid response to widespread allegations in recent days of abuse by prominent streamers.

Over the weekend, popular Twitch streamers including SayNoToRage, Tom "ProSyndicate" Cassell, and Henry "HenryG" Greer have been publicly accused of sexual abuse and harassment by multiple women. All three are part of the Twitch Partners program, giving them access to special platform features for monetization and customization of their online video presence. SayNoToRage offered a public apology for his actions, saying there is "no excuse for his behavior," while Cassell offered a strong denial of the accusations against him.

Twitch promises action

In the wake of these allegations, Twitch put out a brief statement Sunday saying the company "take[s] accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct extremely seriously. We are actively looking into the accounts concerning streamers affiliated with Twitch and will work with law enforcement where applicable."

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