Pokimane and Ninja controversy reveals one thing Twitch must change – Inverse

January 2022 has been another drama-filled month on Twitch.Two of the platform’s biggest creators, Ninja and Pokimane (a.k.a. Tyler Blevins and Imane Anys), have gotten into a very public disagreement that’s prompted renewed conversations about the culture of misogyny that permeates Amazon’s streaming platform — and the gaming space in general.Twitch has historically been dominated by men, and this latest incident highlights how the platform can still be a hostile place for women. According to a 2021 data leak of streamer incomes between October 2019 to October 2021, only three of the top 100 creators were women. Pokimane claimed the number 39th spot on that list, making her the highest-earning woman on the platform. That’s made her a target for would-be harassers, and the incident demonstrates that Twitch needs to take these problems seriously if it’s going to be a more welcoming space for all creators.So why did Ninja threaten to sue Pokimane? Here’s everything you need to know.The hate raidAs tends to happen on social media, the beef between Ninja and Pokimane stemmed from a previous conflict. On January 12, Pokimane, who has more than 8.9 million subscribers on Twitch, suddenly shut down her stream after receiving a usually…
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