Pokimane clarifies vague tweet about "mad" people thought to be shading Semmlar, Thorin amid speculation

Imane &quot;Pokimane&quot; Anys has finally revealed the rationale behind her cryptic tweet about women on the gaming circuit. The Moroccan-Canadian personality has dubbed a 12-year-old NBA player's take on women in gaming as the rationale behind her cryptic tweet, which she sent out earlier today.pokimane@pokimanelol@imane one dude was talkin about how women are trash at gaming, i check his profile and he’s 12 yrs old + has 1 NBA 2k VOD on twitch 😭😭 lmaaooooo11:28 AM · Dec 29, 2021422136@imane one dude was talkin about how women are trash at gaming, i check his profile and he’s 12 yrs old + has 1 NBA 2k VOD on twitch 😭😭 lmaaoooooShe followed up her original tweet with another stating how those insulting her and other female streamers for being unaware of the reason behind her post are just adding fuel to the fire and further corroborating her stance.imane 💜@imaneall the quote rts who have no idea what i’m talking about, but feel the need to insult me / female streamers in general, are only proving my point 🤠 twitter.com/pokimanelol/st…pokimane@pokimanelolit's bouta be 2022 and people are still mad about women in gaming?11:11 AM · Dec 29, 20216588106it's bouta be 2022 and people are still mad about women in gaming?all the quote rts who have no idea what i’m talking about, but feel the need to insult me / female streamers in general, are only proving my point 🤠 twitter.com/pokimanelol/st…However, her most recent Twitter post more or less clarifies the reason behind her original post.Pokimane's original tweet coincided with tweets by esports experts Auguste &quot;Semmler&quot; Massonnat and Duncan &quot;Thorin&quot; ShieldsPokimane is perhaps one of the most popular streamers on the internet right now. She has served as an advocate for women in gaming and has even launched her own talent management company, RTS, with the aim of &quot;fixing the gaming and esports industry.&quot;However, her recent post on women in gaming came under scrutiny because of a lack of context. Furthermore, it coincides with the tweets by esports experts Auguste &quot;Semmler&quot; Massonnat and Duncan &quot;Thorin&quot; Shields, who have come under the microscope for their take on ESL's notion of holding women-only esports championships, which have sparked a massive outcry.Semmler@OnFireSemmlerWe're fighting against discrimination and toxicity by discriminating and being toxic. #ggforall4:33 AM · Dec 22, 20214257We're fighting against discrimination and toxicity by discriminating and being toxic. #ggforallESL confirmed earlier this month that it would host a women's esports league in 2022. Semmler responded to the news with a tweet asking when a &quot;men-only&quot; tournament would be staged.Semmler@OnFireSemmlerWhen will the men-only tournament be scheduled? #ggforall4:33 AM · Dec 22, 2021113638When will the men-only tournament be scheduled? #ggforallFollowing Semmler's remarks, a heated debate erupted over the &quot;necessity&quot; vs. &quot;discriminatory&quot; nature of women-only events. Many professional esports players, casters, and others in the gaming industry joined in.Many believed that a safe and welcoming platform for women in the business was urgently needed to increase their engagement in the esports realm.Thorin@ThorinI wonder who might have a better take on new tournaments in esports: Semmler, industry veteran and one of the most connected broadcast talents in the history of the industry or*checks notes*shitter plebs on the infamously astroturfed reddit?#FanLogic3:50 AM · Dec 23, 202164519I wonder who might have a better take on new tournaments in esports: Semmler, industry veteran and one of the most connected broadcast talents in the history of the industry or*checks notes*shitter plebs on the infamously astroturfed reddit?#FanLogicThe debate showed no signs of slowing down once Thorin decided to partake in a fierce tweet-retweet battle with those who disagreed with their stance and lashed out at them on the platform.Semmler@OnFireSemmlerIt's the dishonesty that gets me. Why does the messaging have to be ''MEN ARE TOXIC'' instead of ''We're starting a league to promote female players because we lose when we compete against the men.'' ? How were previous tournaments not #ggforall? twitter.com/pansy/status/1…Lauren Scott 🎃@pansy@OnFireSemmler Yeah man fight for that downtrodden demographic of... male video gamers?Really tho why does it bother you its not like its costing you money or taking away from your sphere.6:27 AM · Dec 22, 202164625@OnFireSemmler Yeah man fight for that downtrodden demographic of... male video gamers?Really tho why does it bother you its not like its costing you money or taking away from your sphere.It's the dishonesty that gets me. Why does the messaging have to be ''MEN ARE TOXIC'' instead of ''We're starting a league to promote female players because we lose when we compete against the men.'' ? How were previous tournaments not #ggforall? twitter.com/pansy/status/1…Interestingly, Pokimane's recent tweet will more or less salvage the situation. Her tweet comes in response to a 12-year-old claim that &quot;women are trash at gaming.&quot;The esports industry has been constantly seen as a field dominated by men. However, several professional esports organizations have launched rosters comprising women only.This is to present a secure and welcoming environment and also to make sure that their participation in the esports domain is encouraged.

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