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With a variety of streaming platforms available right now, viewers have their pick of the litter. However, there is one crucial factor: the streamer. Viewers like watching Twitch, Kick, or any other streaming platform if their favorite streamers stream on the platforms. As a result, these platforms go to great lengths to get creators to sign deals with them, such as xQc‘s $100 million deal.

It seems there is one streamer who does not want to go to Kick, even if she got millions in return! During a recent stream, Pokimane was asked if she would sign with Kick for $10 million. She promptly replied no, elaborating with an interesting explanation behind her response.

Pokimane replies “Nope” when asked if she would join Kick for $10 million

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Viewers of streaming platforms are no strangers to deals such as these. Platforms such as Twitch or Kick are ready to pay large amounts to streamers to ensure they produce content on their platform. This brings fans of said streamer to the platform as well, making it work for both parties.

Pokimane gets asked if she would join Kick for $10 million
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When asked if Pokimane would sign for Kick if offered $10 million, she quickly responded with a “Nope.” Pokimane explained that the answer was not the obvious one, it was not because she has $10 million. The real reason she would not sign with Kick she said has to do with morals and ethics.

She elaborated, saying, “Why would I compromise my morals and ethics for more money when I have money? Something about that is so cringe to me personally. Like I understand if you need to make money, right? For me to do cringe sh*t when I have money, like ew! It’s almost embarrassing.

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Following Pokimane’s comments, some fans speculated her reasons for morals and ethics stem from the association Kick has with gambling as well as with cryptocurrency. Among the top backers of the platform are two companies that are associated with gambling and cryptocurrency respectively, making the platform controversial.

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As a result, there has been much debate among streamers as well as viewers over the ethics surrounding Kick. Pokimane has been outspoken against gambling on her streams, so it did not come as a surprise for her fans that she would reject a move to Kick.

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The question posed to Pokimane is one viewer asked their favorite streamers. It comes amidst Kick giving new deals, most notably, xQc’s $100 million non-exclusive contract. What are your thoughts on Pokimane’s reaction? Would you sign for Kick if you were in her place? Let us know in the comments below!

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