Former Twitch Safety Advisory Council member FerociouslySteph is rumored to have reviewed years of Dr DisRespect’s DMs to find incriminating evidence against him.
Anonymous sources have recently implicated FerociouslySteph aka Twitch Deer, a controversial member of the Twitch community, in the internal leak of private messages that contributed to the termination of Dr DisRespect’s (Guy “Dr DisRespect” Beahm) Twitch contract. Dr DisRespect, a prominent and influential streamer, was unexpectedly banned from Twitch in June 2020. The specifics of his ban remain undisclosed by Twitch, leading to widespread speculation and numerous theories about the reasons behind his sudden removal.
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The lack of transparency surrounding Dr DisRespect’s ban has only fueled curiosity and rumors. Despite his significant influence and popularity on the platform, Twitch has maintained silence on the exact reasons for his removal. This secrecy has left fans and industry insiders eager for answers. Now, new allegations suggest that FerociouslySteph, a member of Twitch’s Safety Advisory Council, may have played a critical role in the events leading up to Dr DisRespect’s ban.
Who is FerociouslySteph
FerociouslySteph, a transgender streamer who identifies as a deer, was appointed to Twitch’s Safety Advisory Council in May 2020. The council’s purpose is to enhance the safety and inclusivity of the Twitch community by providing guidance on policy updates, product developments, and overall community health. FerociouslySteph, known for her strong opinions, quickly became a controversial figure within the Twitch community.
Following her appointment, FerociouslySteph made several public statements that garnered significant backlash. In one livestream, she asserted, “I have power, they can’t take it away from me, and honestly, there are some people that should be afraid of me… I’m gonna come for harmful people. If you are a really shitty person, I’m gonna stand up against you”. This declaration was perceived by many as an indication of her intent to target specific individuals within the Twitch community.
Her views on voice chat in gaming also sparked controversy. She suggested that voice chat provided an unfair advantage to cisgender, white male players and advocated for its removal to create a more level playing field. She further commented, “I think a lot of you gamers are actually white supremacists,” later clarifying that this was directed against white supremacy rather than an indictment of the entire gaming community.
Victim Did Not Report Dr DisRespect
Recent anonymous tips suggest that FerociouslySteph may have played a role in the internal leak of private messages that led to the termination of Dr DisRespect’s (Guy “Dr DisRespect” Beahm) Twitch contract. According to these allegations, FerociouslySteph accessed and reviewed Dr DisRespect’s direct messages and reported them to Twitch’s partner management. This incident is believed to have contributed to Dr DisRespect’s sudden ban from the platform in June 2020.
A Rolling Stone article by Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau confirmed that a member of the Twitch Trust & Safety committee had accessed Dr DisRespect’s private messages. Given the timing of FerociouslySteph’s appointment and the subsequent ban of Dr DisRespect, it has been implied that she may have been involved in this incident.
of the Twitch Safety Advisory Council are not Twitch employees but serve as advisors with tools to help combat hate on the platform. According to these allegations, they had access to private DMs and chat histories. This access, typically reserved for internal Twitch employees, raises questions about the appropriateness and oversight of such privileges.
Reports claim that FerociouslySteph went through years of Dr DisRespect’s messages to find evidence against him. This extensive review process supposedly took three years, leading to the delayed ban in 2020. A leaked email described this process as a “witch hunt,” suggesting that the investigation was driven more by a desire to find incriminating evidence than by specific allegations of wrongdoing.
It is crucial to note that no official victim has come forward to report Dr DisRespect for inappropriate behavior. The allegations against him were internally leaked by the Twitch Trust & Safety team, raising significant concerns about privacy and the ethics of such actions. The Rolling Stone article refers to the victim as “alleged,” confirming that no formal accusations have been made public.
The controversy surrounding FerociouslySteph’s role on Twitch’s Safety Advisory Council and the subsequent implications of her involvement in Dr DisRespect’s ban highlight serious issues regarding the handling of private information and the potential for abuse of power. FerociouslySteph’s statements about her influence, the timing of her appointment, and the nature of the internal leak make her a prime suspect in the investigation. While there is no concrete evidence directly linking her to the actions that led to Dr DisRespect’s ban, the circumstantial evidence and her controversial tenure on the council raise significant questions.
As Twitch continues to address these concerns, the platform must ensure that its safety and moderation practices are transparent and free from personal biases. The integrity of the Twitch community relies on fair and ethical treatment of all its , regardless of their status or popularity.