The whole month of June has been full of surprises and shocks. Latest addition to the list of unexpected moments was popular streamer Guy “Dr DisRespect” Beahm receiving a permanent ban from Twitch.
No specific reason as to why the ban was implemented was given out. Several were of the opinion that the Doc may have received the ban because of DMCA guidelines. However, that wasn’t the case as Esports insider Rod Breslau tweeted that DMCA had no links with his ban.
Sources: DrDisrespect has been permanently banned from Twitch
— Rod "4475 SR & Immortal peak" Breslau (@Slasher) June 26, 2020
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Community reacts
Twitter erupted after Doc’s ban with many looking for answers. Since Twitch rolled out no updates on the reason for his ban, people were perplexed. All the community knew was that Doc had apparently violated Twitch’s guidelines. You can read some of the Twitter posts below.
Just saw @drdisrespect is banned on Twitch. Including the fact he hasn’t done anything recently, can only assume it was a DMCA related ban?? If so…. We’re all so fucked. I don’t think any streamers take DMCA seriously until it happens to them (including myself)
— 100T Classy (@Classify) June 26, 2020
I'm gonna keep refreshing Twitter until I get answers on Doc. I neeeeed to know nowwwww. This week has been nutty
— Jessica Blevins🙏🏿🏳️🌈 (@JessicaBlevins) June 26, 2020
Why?
— Zack (@Asmongold) June 26, 2020
Twitchs ban system is kinda all over the place so we will see what happens with Doc… need to wait for an official statement…
— timthetatman (@timthetatman) June 26, 2020
If we find out Dr Disrespect got perma banned for throwing his cat Twitch HQ going to look like… pic.twitter.com/4SLs6CNUP6
— KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) June 27, 2020
What did Dr Disrespect do?
— Troydan (@Troydan) June 26, 2020
With @drdisrespect, a lot of reputable sources are saying he is permanently banned.
Not a single one of them has said why.
So slooooow down on defending and making statements. Wait to hear it from him, Twitch or someone directly involved.
— Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) June 26, 2020
Everyone is still confused as to why Dr DisRespect was banned. Even though many reported his ban, no one could actually come out and state the reason for it. Rod Breslau did further add that he has heard the reason for the ban from credible sources. However, he is reluctant to spill the beans just yet, citing the importance and sensitivity around the subject as his reason.
look: for several hours now I have been told from credible sources the reason DrDisrespect has been banned. however due to the importance and sensitivity around the subject I have refrained from going on it. i don't feel comfortable with it currently
— Rod "4475 SR & Immortal peak" Breslau (@Slasher) June 27, 2020
What could be the reason behind Dr DisRespect getting banned?
Dr DisRespect has remained largely silent, while Twitch said nothing apart from a general statement about guidelines and terms.
Twitch's statement on @drdisrespect ban: "As is our process, we take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. These apply to all streamers regardless of status or prominence in the community.”
— Shannon Liao (@Shannon_Liao) June 26, 2020
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Some users were of the opinion that Doc’s ban has something to with his wife. However, his wife did update her Status on Instagram thanking the people for their support.
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Over the last few days, Twitch has been banning several of its streamers due to accusations and allegations surrounding them. Big names received the bans, and while we still do not know if Doc’s ban is anywhere related to it, we are left to wonder.
