TrainwrecksTV has come out swinging, criticising Kick.com, a newly launched streaming platform, for failing to take action against viewbotting on its platform. Viewbotting is a cheating practise where the streamer uses bots or automated programmes to increase the number of viewers artificially. This practice creates a false impression of the streamer's popularity with the aim of increasing the number of organic viewers. However, this is a violation of the terms of service on several platforms and often leads to the account being suspended.

According to TrainwrecksTV, Kick has not been handling the issue as it should and several leading accounts on the platform have artificially increased their viewers, much to his ire. He hopes his criticisms and influence in the world of game streaming will cause the platform to spring into action.

Why Is TrainwrecksTV Upset?

Most people are wondering why TrainwrecksTV is complaining about a competitor's platform on his Twitch channel. There are several reasons for this. First, the streamer, whose name is Tyler Niknam, is one of the pioneers in the game streaming industry.

He has gained millions of followers on Twitch and attracted sponsorships from different quarters. Therefore, when he calls out anything affecting the industry, he is likely to be heard. The review of TrainwrecksTV on Stakefans.com showcases his rise to prominence as well as the significant controversies he has fired up in his career.

Second TrainWreck is also a fan of Kick.com. He has endorsed the platform on his Twitch account in the past and encouraged his fans to check out what the platform has to offer. As a result, criticising the platform does not imply that he is attempting to bring it down. It is just that the streamer is brutally honest in his views and would love to see some changes made to the platform. If the platform indeed makes the changes he is asking for, he will be the first to announce them.

What Makes Trainwreck Prefer Kick?

Twitch has been the primary platform where Trainwreck has been streaming his content. However, he has had problems with the platform time and again due to its strict terms of service. At some point, his account was suspended for extended periods. Several other streamers got their accounts permanently banned because of restrictions that they felt were overbearing.

When Kick came up, it promised relaxed rules and a more open platform for streamers. Tyler and his fellow streamers welcomed the platform, as they felt it would provide an escape route from the strict terms and heavy penalties imposed by Twitch. This is the reason that he endorsed the platform. Unfortunately, he is aggrieved by the fact that the platform is allowing streamers to artificially increase their views. While he has faced criticism for speaking out against the vice, he says that he will not relent until the issue has been dealt with.

Too Much Viewbotting Is Bad For Business

Trainwreck says if a streamer boosts his viewership by a mere two to three thousand, this would not have a huge impact on influencing organic users on the platform. He says he would not call out the streamer in that case. However, if the same viewer inflates his viewership by 15 to 20 thousand viewers in a day, this would be troubling as it distorts the principle of providing quality content that naturally attracts viewership. This is the reason he says he will actively seek solutions to the issue and have it fixed at the earliest opportunity.

What Is Kick.com?

Kick.com is an online streaming platform that works similarly to Twitch. It allows users to stream IRL, gaming and gambling content. The platform was opened in October 2022 and started working in November of the same year. The site came to prominence when TrainwrecksTV and Stake.com shared the link on their platforms. Later on, the platform created a subreddit, "r/KickStreaming," which gained popularity within a few days.

Later, Trainwreck shared information that it was partnering with Kick.com to deliver quality gaming content to its members. He made several statements expressing his dissatisfaction with Twitch and then told his fans that Kick was a better alternative. One of the key things that he highlighted in his endorsement of the platform was that it had a favourable revenue share with the content creators and had far more relaxed rules compared to Twitch.

He added that the platform has an amazing website that is easy to use and has great features for viewers to follow their favourite streamers. It is expected that he may think about joining the platform at some point in his career. However, the positive vibe for the moment is good enough to get the platform up and running. His latest criticism of the platform was unexpected. However, it may serve the company better if other streamers trust it and think that it is reliable.

Drake Expected At Scuffed

The criticism comes even as Taylor expects to welcome rapper Drake to his Scuffed podcast after a 14-month hiatus. Scuffed was both a podcast and a platform for Train Wreck to chat about everything from his personal life to gaming, fellow streamers, celebrities, and issues affecting the world at large. He invited just anyone to take the hot seat and discuss the above issues.

At the height of the show, it had over 200 episodes and a huge following. The Australian bushfire crisis, which occurred in early 2022, was one of the touching issues that the streamer shared on the platform during its heyday. It helped raise funds for the affected families.

Drake is also a celebrity content producer in the music scene with a huge following. By inviting him to the very first show of the year, TrainWreck will be bagging a huge following on his platforms. The issues of Kick are also likely to feature in the podcast.