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Aspen Kartier, a Twitch streamer, has been banned from Twitch after a disturbing video from one of her streams went viral on social media. The video caused an uproar on social media, with many people accusing the streamer of animal cruelty. Although Twitch has not issued an official statement, the ban came after the streamer received heavy criticism online.The incident occurred during one of her streams on January 28. Although the dog was not shown in the video, the audio from the stream caused concern among her fans. The video was later shared on Reddit and other social media platforms.
What led to Aspen Kartier’s twitch ban
During the livestream, audio captures Aspen Kartier asking her dog how it escaped from its cage. Moments later, repeated yelping can be heard, which many viewers believe lines up with the streamer striking the animal multiple times. The sounds triggered immediate concern, with viewers saying the audio suggested the dog was in distress. At the end of the clip, Aspen Kartier is seen carrying the dog out of the room by its scruff. While the animal is never shown on camera, the audio alone was enough to alarm many viewers. The clip was described as disturbing, and many users said it was too graphic to be reshared in full.Not long after the video went viral on the internet, Aspen Kartier was banned from the platform Twitch. Aspen Kartier is not only a streamer but also a rapper who recently transitioned into content creation. Before the ban, she had more than 70,000 followers on Twitch and over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, where she posts a mix of livestreams and recorded videos. The incident has now cast a shadow over her online career.In the aftermath, many commenters expressed shock and anger, while others debated whether Twitch acted quickly enough. The situation has once again raised questions about streamer behavior, platform responsibility, and how live content is moderated.For now, Aspen Kartier remains banned from Twitch, and it is unclear whether she plans to respond publicly or appeal the decision.
