Dr Disrespect's Acknowledgment of Inappropriate Messages to a Minor in 2017: Allegations, Ban, and Aftermath

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Beahm initially had around 4 million followers and a lucrative streaming deal at the time of his ban.
Beahm settled a lawsuit against Twitch with no party admitting to wrongdoing.
Dr Disrespect admitted to sending inappropriate messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017.
No pictures were shared or crimes committed according to Beahm's post.
Twitch banned Dr Disrespect following the allegations.
Dr Disrespect's Acknowledgment of Inappropriate Messages to a Minor in 2017: Allegations, Ban, and Aftermath

Dr Disrespect, the popular video game streamer, has issued statements regarding the allegations of sending inappropriate messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017. The ban from Twitch followed these messages and was a shock to Beahm.

According to reports from Bloomberg News and The Verge, Beahm admitted that the conversations were 'casual' and 'mutual,' but acknowledged they were inappropriate. These allegations came after anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter revealed the information.

Beahm initially had around 4 million followers on Twitch and a lucrative streaming deal at the time of his ban. However, Twitch did not respond to requests for comment regarding Beahm or the allegations.

The explicit messages were reportedly from 2017, and no pictures were shared or crimes committed according to Beahm's post. He initially wrote in his post that the person was a 'minor,' but later removed and added it back in.

Beahm claimed the ban was a 'total shock' and settled a lawsuit against Twitch, with no party admitting to wrongdoing. Midnight Society, Beahm's video game studio, terminated ties with him on Monday. Turtle Beach also confirmed it is not continuing its partnership with Beahm.

It is important to note that these allegations are serious and should be taken seriously. However, it is crucial to remember that all parties involved should have the opportunity for due process and a fair investigation before any conclusions are drawn. The public will continue to follow this story as more information becomes available.


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Confidence

81%

Doubts
  • It's unclear if any laws were broken.
  • The source of the allegations is anonymous.

Sources

81%

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Dr Disrespect says Twitch ban followed messages to minor

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Gene Park, Tuesday, 25 June 2024 21:11
  • Unique Points
    • Dr Disrespect responded to allegations of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor on Twitch in 2020.
    • Beahm described the conversations as ‘casual’ and ‘mutual’, but acknowledged they were inappropriate.
    • The reports of the messages and ban followed anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter, including Bloomberg News and The Verge.
    • Beahm initially had around 4 million followers on Twitch and a lucrative streaming deal at the time of his ban.
    • Twitch did not respond to requests for comment regarding Beahm or the allegations.
    • The explicit messages were reportedly from 2017, and no pictures were shared or crimes committed according to Beahm’s post.
    • Beahm initially wrote in his post that the person was a ‘minor’, but later removed and added it back in.
    • Beahm claimed the ban was a ‘total shock’ and settled a lawsuit against Twitch, with no party admitting to wrongdoing.
    • Midnight Society, Beahm’s video game studio, terminated ties with him on Monday.
    • Turtle Beach confirmed it is not continuing its partnership with Beahm.
  • Accuracy
    • Dr Disrespect described the conversations as 'casual' and 'mutual', but acknowledged they were inappropriate.
    • Beahm initially wrote in his post that the person was a 'minor', but later removed and added it back in.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article reports on allegations that Dr Disrespect sent sexually explicit messages to a minor. The authors do not disclose their sources and use the phrases 'anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter' and 'accounts from anonymous sources'. This is selective reporting as they only report details that support their position, implying that there is more evidence against Dr Disrespect than what has been presented. Additionally, the authors quote Beahm's statements without context and do not consider his perspective in their analysis. They also use emotional manipulation by describing the messages as 'sexually explicit' without providing any details or evidence to support this claim.
    • The explicit messages and their connection to the ban were reported this week by Bloomberg News and the Verge, based on accounts from anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.
    • The reports followed a similar account posted Friday by Cody Conners, a former employee at Twitch who did not name Beahm in the post.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The authors make an appeal to authority by mentioning that Twitch is owned by Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post. They also report on anonymous sources without providing any evidence or verification of the claims.
    • “Twitch is owned by Amazon,”
    • “accounts from anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter”
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

73%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Dr. Disrespect Issues Shocking Statement, Finally Revealing Why He Was Banned From Twitch

Forbes Magazine Erik Kain Tuesday, 25 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Dr. Disrespect was banned from Twitch in 2020 and the reason for the ban was never revealed.
    • Former Account Director of Strategic Partnerships at Twitch, Cody Conners, claimed on Twitter that Dr. Disrespect was banned for sexting a minor and trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon.
    • Dr. Disrespect denied these allegations in various tweets and during a stream, stating that no illegal activities occurred and he was paid out by Twitch as part of a settlement.
    • Midnight Sons, the game studio co-founded by Dr. Disrespect, severed ties with him following the allegations.
    • An anonymous source backed Conners’ statement to The Verge.
  • Accuracy
    • Dr. Disrespect denied any real intentions or illegal activities occurred.
    • Dr. Disrespect initially had around 4 million followers on Twitch and a lucrative streaming deal at the time of his ban.
    • Beahm claimed the ban was a ‘total shock’ and settled a lawsuit against Twitch, with no party admitting to wrongdoing.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position. The author does not disclose any sources for the allegations against Dr. Disrespect, and there is no clear evidence presented in the article to support these allegations beyond a tweet from a former Twitch employee. The author also uses emotional manipulation by implying that it is shocking and significant that we now know why Dr. Disrespect was banned from Twitch, even though this information has only recently come to light.
    • Now it sounds like the popular streamer may be calling it quits indefinitely.
    • The reason for the ban was never revealed by Twitch or Dr. Disrespect,
    • Forbes VettedFor You “Listen,” he tweeted, “I didn’t do anything wrong,
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Cody Conners' tweet about Dr. Disrespect being banned for sexting a minor. However, the author also acknowledges that Beahm denies these allegations and that there is no definitive proof of wrongdoing.
    • ][Dr. Disrespect] got banned because [he] got caught sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product. He was trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon. The powers that be could read in plain text.[/
  • Bias (80%)
    The author, Erik Kain, expresses a disproportionate number of quotes from the former Twitch employee Cody Conners who made allegations against Dr. Disrespect. The author also uses language that depicts Dr. Disrespect as someone who has been in the news for bad reasons and someone who has a history of courting public opinion controversially.
    • Dr. Disrespect got banned because he got caught sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product. He was trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon. The powers that be could read in plain text.
      • Dr. Disrespect is someone who has been in the news for bad reasons and someone who has a history of courting public opinion controversially.
        • Former Account Director of Strategic Partnership at Twitch, Cody Conners, tweeted
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        87%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Dr Disrespect Issues Lengthy Statement on Twitch Ban: 'I'm Not Perfect,' but 'I'm No Predator'

        IGN (Imagine Games Network) Tuesday, 25 June 2024 18:32
        • Unique Points
          • Dr Disrespect admitted to having 'casual, mutual conversations that sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate' with a minor on Twitch Whispers feature in 2017.
        • Accuracy
          • No charges were brought forward against Dr Disrespect regarding the incident.
          • Dr Disrespect insists that there were no 'real intentions' behind his messages to the minor and that he plans to continue streaming despite his ban from Twitch.
          • Robert Bowling, co-founder of Midnight Society, stated that he cannot work with individuals who inappropriately message minors.
          • Turtle Beach ended its partnership with Dr Disrespect following the revelation of his past actions.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (80%)
          The author admits to sending inappropriate messages to a minor in the past but insists that there were no 'real intentions' behind them and that nothing illegal happened. This is an example of an appeal to the best intentions fallacy, as it implies that because he did not intend to harm anyone, his actions are excusable. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'They want me to disappear... yeah fucking right.'
          • I should have never entertained these conversations to begin with. That's on me. That's on me as an adult, a husband and a father. It should have never happened.
          • They want me to disappear... yeah fucking right.
        • Bias (80%)
          The author does not explicitly demonstrate bias in the article, but the title and some phrases in the body could be perceived as implying that Dr Disrespect is denying serious allegations. For example, 'They want me to disappear... yeah fucking right' could be seen as a defiant or dismissive response. However, it is important to note that this interpretation is subjective and open to interpretation.
          • He got banned because got caught sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product. He was trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon.
            • ]They want me to disappear... yeah fucking right[
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            73%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Twitch banned Dr Disrespect after viewing messages sent to a minor, say former employees

            The Verge Ash Parrish Sunday, 23 June 2024 20:54
            • Unique Points
              • Dr Disrespect was banned from Twitch after former employees claimed he had exchanged messages with a minor using the platform's now-defunct Whispers messaging system.
              • Beahm allegedly initiated a conversation about meeting up at TwitchCon with the minor.
              • The ban came shortly after Twitch updated its sexual harassment policy to punish offenders with permanent suspensions.
            • Accuracy
              • Dr Disrespect was banned from Twitch in 2020 without explanation.
              • Beahm denied the allegations and claimed that no wrongdoing was found and he was paid out his contract.
            • Deception (0%)
              The article reports on allegations made by former Twitch employees that Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel Beahm, exchanged messages with a minor and attempted to meet up with them at TwitchCon. The article also states that Beahm denied these allegations and that the dispute was resolved. However, the article does not provide any evidence to support or refute these claims beyond the statements of the former employees. This constitutes selective reporting as only details that support the author's position are reported, and sensationalism as it implies wrongdoing without providing concrete evidence.
              • However, Beahm declined to say what that was.
              • The employee worked on Twitch’s trust and safety team at the time of the ban in 2020. Their comments corroborate a post from Cody Conners, a former Twitch employee who worked on the company’s strategic partnerships team.
              • Beahm denied Connors’ allegations.
            • Fallacies (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Bias (80%)
              The author reports on allegations made by former Twitch employees that Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel Beahm, exchanged messages with a minor and attempted to meet up with them at TwitchCon. The author also mentions that Beahm denied these allegations and that the dispute was resolved. However, the author does not provide any evidence of their own to support or refute these claims. Instead, they rely on the statements of former employees, one of whom asked to remain anonymous for fear of career repercussions. This reliance on second-hand information without providing any independent verification could be seen as a potential bias towards sensationalism and an incomplete representation of the facts.
              • Late Friday, Conners posted on X, He got banned because got caught sexting a minor in the then existing Twitch whispers product. He was trying to meet up with her at TwitchCon. The powers that be could read in plain text.
                • One former Twitch employee, who asked to remain anonymous citing the potential risk to their career, told The Verge that Beahm had used Whispers, Twitch’s now-defunct messaging system, to exchange messages with a minor and initiate a conversation about meeting up at TwitchCon.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication