As per aTwitchstreamer, Kick, a new streaming platform aiming to compete with Twitch, has allegedly compelled her to modify her username to benefit a larger Twitch partner. Since its launch in December 2022, Kick has made a substantial impact on the streaming world by offering more lenient policies than Twitch, including no bans related to gambling. Represented by Trainwreck,Kick has aimed to distinguish itself from its rivalsby providing users with greater freedom and flexibility in their streaming experience.However, the platform has also faced a fair amount of criticism recently. For instance, popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker condemned Kick for not banning fellow streamer Adin Ross, who had streamed sexual content on the platform. Furthermore, Trainwreck, who represents the platform, alsocriticized Kick for failing to take action against the use of viewbottingservices that artificially inflate the number of views for gambling broadcasts.RELATED:Former Twitch Director Responds to Kick’s Claims About Clip FeatureOn March 21, Kick faced criticism once again when aTwitchand Kick streamer named Alyssa, who goes by Sunlihyt, took to Twitter to reveal that her username had been taken away by Kick and given to a Twitch partner. According to Alyssa, she had been using the username for two months before Kick forced her to change it. She also shared a screenshot of an email from Kick staff, in which Kick explained that the username “Lyss” had been reserved for another user who had requested it back. As a gesture of apology for the inconvenience caused, Kick staff offered to help Alyssa change her username to a variation of the original one.
It is worth noting that Sunlihyt is not the only content creator to have experienced this issue, as some users of Kick have responded to her tweets, claiming to have seen it happen to other creators. This latest controversy highlights the need for Kick,as a rival streaming platform to Twitch, to be more transparent about how it handles usernames on the platform. While it is understandable that certain usernames may be reserved for specific users, it is important that Kick communicates this policy clearly to all users and ensures that it is applied fairly and consistently.
Despite the mini-controversies surrounding Kick, the streaming platform is experiencing rapid growth, having already signed some of the top Twitch streamers. Additionally, there are many others,including streamers like Chica, Asmongold, and Sodapoppin, who are teasing a potential shift to Kick. However, it is important that Kick takes its user feedback seriously and addresses the concerns raised as soon as possible. After all, the success of any streaming platform depends on its users. By prioritizing user feedback and addressing any issues promptly, Kick can continue to grow and attract even more top-tier streamers and viewers to its platform.
