TLDR;
This video discusses an incident at TwitchCon where streamer Emiru was attacked, highlighting the security failures and Twitch's inadequate response. It covers the details of the attack, Emiru's reaction, and the broader implications for streamer safety at conventions.
- Emiru was attacked at TwitchCon after a person bypassed security.
- Twitch's security measures were criticized for being insufficient and for banning Emiru's personal security guard.
- Emiru expressed disappointment with Twitch's handling of the situation and called for better safety measures for creators.
Intro [0:00]
Salvi introduces the topic of Vtuber news, focusing on an incident involving Emiru, a popular streamer from Offline TV, at TwitchCon. The main concern is the security breach that led to an attack on Emiru during a meet and greet. Salvi expresses his frustration over the incident and promises to share and react to the details as he sees them for the first time.
Emiru attacked at TwitchCon [0:11]
Footage shows how an individual bypassed security and approached Emiru. TwitchCon security allowed attendees to skip checkpoints without proper vetting, leading to the incident. Twitch's statement claims the safety of attendees is a top priority, but their actions contradict this, as they banned Emiru's personal security guard who had previously detained a stalker. This ban left Emiru vulnerable, and on-site security did not react in time to prevent the assault. Critics point out that Twitch's mismanagement is evident in their inability to maintain platform functionality, moderate content, and ensure the safety of streamers.
Emiru responds to attack! [9:40]
Emiru's statement reveals that the attacker crossed multiple barriers to grab and attempt to kiss her. She is more upset with Twitch's handling of the situation than the attack itself. Emiru's personal security was banned for protecting her at a previous event, and during this incident, TwitchCon staff did not react or offer assistance. Emiru accuses Twitch of lying in their statement about the attacker being immediately detained, stating he was allowed to walk away and was only caught due to her manager's persistence. She is disappointed and will not attend future TwitchCons, urging other creators to reconsider attending as well. She highlights the lack of care and protection, even with her own security, and wonders how creators without such resources would feel.
Emiru feels responsible to speak out, as the incident could have happened to anyone, including smaller streamers without the same visibility. She thanks the person who filmed the incident and posted it on Twitter, as it forced Twitch to respond. Emiru believes Twitch would not have issued an official statement if the clip had not gone viral. Even after the clip circulated, other streamers with meet and greets were not offered extra security. Amazon flew in their global head of security to redesign the convention's security process for the remainder of the event, raising questions about why such measures were not in place beforehand. Emiru acknowledges her privilege in being able to afford personal security, noting she spent over $10,000 on it, a sum many streamers do not earn in a year. She questions what smaller streamers are supposed to do in similar situations.
Emiru encourages people to stand up for themselves and others, as inaction leads to negative consequences. She mentions that several streamers had previously expressed concerns about safety at TwitchCon, which were dismissed by many. Emiru emphasizes that she was only able to be pushed away from the attacker because of her security. She also points out the potential danger, as the attacker could have had a weapon. Emiru is glad that Twitch is facing criticism and reiterates that conventions are responsible for the security of their attendees and must do everything possible to ensure their safety.
outtro [18:46]
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