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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy mocked for "hot tub streamer" content

Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch, presented new features of the platform's mobile version in a live broadcast. Viewers laughed at his channel's controversial content.

Dan Clancy showed too much during live streaming
Dan Clancy showed too much during live streaming
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5:44 PM EDT, June 14, 2024

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy revealed a new app feature resembling TikTok. At the same time, he became the subject of ridicule for having a channel filled with attractive and liberated streamers, which was evident during the live presentation.

Twitch will resemble TikTok and Instagram

60-year-old Dan Clancy showcased the new app capabilities in an interview with a Twitch streamer on the "NateGentile7" channel. He explained that the platform is working to ensure user experiences are as optimized as possible. This meant modifying the mobile app to work similarly to TikTok or Instagram.

The new version of Twitch allows users to scroll through live streams and clips in the same way as TikTok. The difference is the horizontal video format. Streamers can also post stories on Instagram. When Clancy demonstrated the test version of the Twitch mobile app on his phone, viewers immediately noticed that his channel—especially the clips and stories—was filled with "hot tub streamers." This term describes women who engage the audience by showcasing their physical attributes.

The Twitch chat was filled with jokes about Clancy's channel. From Nate's audience, Spanish-speaking viewers contributed a lot of "jajaja" (Spanish for hahaha). A post on the LivestreamFail subreddit discussing the clip was harsh in its jokes. One commenter remarked, "So that's why they don't get permabans."

According to official Twitch policy, users are prohibited from broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, promoting, offering, and linking to pornographic content. However, some creators skirt the line between erotic content and material suitable only for the blue platform. This latter platform was frequently referenced in the comments about Clancy's channel content.

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