Twitch Condemns Assault on Emiru

There has been unease among some female creators at TwitchCon, with some attending reluctantly or skipping it altogether. On the first day, a high-profile streamer and cosplayer, Emiru, was involved in a scary incident.

In a video of the incident, a tall man suddenly approached Emiru, hugged/grabbed her, and was then pushed away by security. He was seen holding what appeared to be a pen.

Twitch issued a statement in response to the incident, emphasizing the safety and security of all attendees. The individual involved was banned from TwitchCon and Twitch events both online and in-person. Security measures at the event have been increased, and Twitch expressed regret over the disruption caused by the incident.

The person involved was removed from the venue and indefinitely banned from Twitch. Emiru shared a previous incident where her security guard was banned for briefly holding a man following her around a convention. This incident has sparked criticism towards Twitch and raised concerns about security at TwitchCon.

There are ongoing discussions about parasocial relationships between creators and their viewers, particularly female streamers and male fans. The incident has led to questions about Twitch's moderation and security measures at events like TwitchCon.