Twitch "do not ban" list used to protect prominent streamers

Data from the recent Twitch leak may not have included user password information, but it did include a list of its top earning streamers and, strangely, references to pizza.

It also included a “do not ban” list.

This led to plenty of speculation. Why shouldn’t the streamers on this list be banned? Are certain creators exempt?

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A report from the Washington Post sheds light on the issue, having spoken to several former Twitch employees for answers.

Firstly, it’s important to note that those employees confirmed the list is five years old. That means it not only predates more recent trends, but also streamers who have since risen in popularity. However, the leaked list does give some insight into the inner workings of Twitch. Indeed, former Twitch employees noted it contributed to a culture where certain streamers were given more leeway.