S1mple is Back on Twitch Live!
Pro player Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyliev is back on Twitch live. Previously he was banned from broadcasting for violating the platform’s rules, and now his ban period has ended.
On his first stream after being banned, the streamer had a lot to say he didn’t like about Twitch. In fact, S1mple been banned from Twitch for the second time on November 28th. He allegedly used a homophobic slur directed at his teammates.
S1mple has been banned 2 times with the same case
This second ban comes just months after his first ban for a similar incident in August. In his defense, he claimed that the words he used had “different meanings in different contexts”.
After the incident, s1mple submitted a request to Twitch to remove its partnership. Many fans speculated that it was the end of the streamer and Twitch. However, he unexpectedly returned to the platform on December 10th.
Previously, he often provided advance information via Twitter, but not for his return to Twitch. In his live stream, he commented, “Are they idiots? Have I ever said that I don’t like a certain person?”
In addition, he also made it clear that he did not use the word to offend or insult. He then continued “What, I can’t say the words I want during the broadcast? Are you f***ing idiots?
S1mple Feels Not Free with the Rules Set by Twitch
The streamer also continued “If I want to say something I will say it, Otherwise I will not say it. Why do they forbid people to say certain things. Hmph, these guys are really funny. “
Some fans advise the player to move to YouTube, where he streams and uploads video content. However, until now he has not confirmed any plans for the future.
So far neither Twitch nor s1mple have made any further comments. But the possibility of other sanctions he can get if he can not use words properly.
