Key conclusions
- FaZe Clan was knocked down during the live stream, but quickly resumed broadcasting.
- Swatting poses serious risks to content creators, including post-traumatic stress and potential harm.
FaZe Clan members were beaten during a twitch flow. The eSports organization is known for participating in several tournaments for games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Valiantand for his controversial list of Twitch streamers and content creators.
FaZe Clan is holding a Twitch Subathon until September 30, where its content creators will be streaming 24/7 to take part in various challenges and giveaways to entertain their fans. It's also a way to maximize Twitch's SUBtember, an annual event that offers subscription discounts, gift subscription promotions, and extra beats and cheers for their favorite Twitch streamers. This is a much awaited event for viewers as they get a good deal for subscribing and supporting Twitch streamers and streamers can earn more during this period.
However, members of the FaZe Clan experienced a horrific incident during the September 19 subathon broadcast. According to a TMZ report, a man who said he was in his 60s called 911 to say they had committed a double murder and gave the address of the Faze clan's mansion in Los Angeles. The stream caught the moment when the police officers arrived at the manor, and the audience heard a megaphone calling the streamers to come out with their hands raised.
What Happened After the FaZe Clan Swatting Incident?
Fortunately, the punching incident was quickly remedied when FaZe Clan streamers returned to the subathon. They also removed the VOD that included the kick to avoid a Twitch ban or suspension. Many fans of the FaZe clan have expressed their dismay at the situation, condemning people who think the knockback is a funny prank. Meanwhile, the FaZe Clan Twitter account and streamers Ronaldo and Lacy started creating memes to make light of the situation.
Swatting is a dangerous prank that involves sending the police to the content creators' home. Streamers are common victims because many of them share parts of their lives or stream IRL, making them easy targets for pranksters. Many famous names such as Ludwig Agren, Odin Ross and Beardy Blevins were beaten during the live broadcast, witnessed by thousands of terrified viewers.
While many streamers and content creators have emerged from the incidents mostly unscathed, these pranks can also hurt them. Twitch streamer QTCinderella revealed that she developed post-traumatic stress disorder due to repeated stabbing attempts at their home. There have also been cases of people being killed by the police after being killed as a prank, which further shows how dangerous the act is and highlights the importance of providing more protection for content creators.
