Facebook gaming and its ineffective policies regarding cheaters streaming on the platform have made news once again. The reports of cheaters making it on to the platform have surged in the recent times, resulting in a disgruntled fanbase. The newly developed streaming platform has been at odds with gamers of the world, regarding the long-staying issue of cheaters.
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Gamers deemed policy changes of Facebook Gaming unsatisfactory
The controversy kicked into its final gear when a massive number of cheaters migrated from other platforms to Facebook. The platform did not offer any bans or suspension, although reports of their activities continued to surface. Things got so bad for Facebook Gaming that a certain part of the community even dubbed it as a safe haven for players who cheat.
The outrage spiraling out of the control compelled Facebook Gaming to come forward and address the issue. In an official statement, the streaming platform made it clear that cheating is an unacceptable offense, and it does not welcome cheaters on its platform.
Cheating to gain advantage in online multiplayer games is not welcome on Facebook Gaming.
Today we’re updating our content monetization policies for both Partners and Level Up creators to specifically address this.
Read the full policies here: https://t.co/U5LyU5un91 pic.twitter.com/O7cY5vgBgN
— Facebook Gaming (@FacebookGaming) January 22, 2021
These policy changes did not include any imminent ban or suspension from the platform. In fact, the accused streamer will only become ineligible to monetize the channel. Gamers found these changes unsatisfactory, as it did nothing to ban cheaters from making use of the platform.
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The platform has reached out to an Esport analyst Rod Breslau with an update regarding the prevalent issue of hackers. It seems like Facebook is looking to take more severe steps in order to eradicate this problem once and for all.
Facebook tells me they have fully demonetized and removed from their Level Up program the Call of Duty Warzone cheater that Vikkstar spoke about in his video, along with several other accounts streaming cheats. Facebook says it will be stepping up efforts against streaming cheats
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) February 1, 2021
Twitter users reacted to this latest development
Famous streamer Shroud offered his reaction to Facebook’s latest attempt to counteract the problem.
Sounds like they can still cheat live…. just not make money directly from FB?? Unless I'm misunderstanding.
— Michael Grzesiek (@shroud) February 2, 2021
Journalist Tom Warren offered his reaction on the latest news and he is disappointed with the new policy laws.
Facebook Gaming struggling with Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters. They don’t even get kicked off the platform, just demonetized. Not a good look for Facebook https://t.co/RQwRUfuMR8
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) February 2, 2021
Facebook’s best efforts are not living up to its promises, as cheaters continue to abuse the platform.
it's crazy that this guy and others have been not only been able to easily cheat in Warzone without Activision catching them, but they were able to monetize their streaming until now. seems bad all around. would like to see YouTube increase its efforts here too
— Rod Breslau (@Slasher) February 2, 2021
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Team SoloMid’s Aimpr also had similar views regarding the issue. Facebook must take more stringent measures in order to satisfy the community.
we won’t give you money anymore but you can still use our platform to advertise …
— TSM_aimPR (@TSM_aimPR) February 2, 2021
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This is certainly a major red flag that needs to be addressed at the earliest. In order to get rid of such elements completely, the streaming platform should introduce a permanent ban and account suspension. It is safe to think that teams at Facebook Gaming may have also acknowledged the issue and the new update could introduce adequate repercussions.
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