"Twitch is a disgusting joke": Netizens criticize livestreaming platform as ExtraEmily gets unbanned following reckless driving controversy

ExtraEmily unbanned only a day after being banned (Image via X/@Awk20000 and @scubaryan_) — ExtraEmily unbanned only a day after being banned (Image via X/@Awk20000, @scubaryan_)

Twitch streamer and OTK (One True King) member Emily "ExtraEmily" has been unbanned only a day after being suspended (April 13-14, 2025). For those unaware, the streamer was recently handed a ban for her reckless driving and then allegedly visiting what appeared to be a st**p club (visiting adult clubs on stream is against Twitch's Community Guidelines).

Verified X page StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) confirmed that Emily's channel was reinstated on Twitch after "1 day, 3 minutes, and 24 seconds." This was Emily's second ban (the first one was in October 2023, lasting three days). The post read:

"✅ Twitch Partner "ExtraEmily" has been unbanned after 1 day, 3 minutes and 24 seconds! ✅"

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Netizens weren't particularly happy with Twitch's decision to unban ExtraEmily after she served only a day away from the platform. Some fans even called out Twitch:

"Twitch is a disgusting joke," said @Gelato_lamposo

Some users opined that Emily should get a fine:

"Getting banned for 1 day for this is completely insane...I hope she gets fined," said @suayrez

Some users also included their sarcastic reactions:

"This is so inspiring. extra emily told me it's cool to run red lights a lot so i'm going to get in my car and go run red lights to try to impress her," said @nomoremrwifeguy

Here are some other reactions:

"Huge ban," said @Ac7ionMann

"Any other streamer would still be banned," said @jeforymk

"One day for committing a crime," said @dalts89

Watch: ExtraEmily breaks traffic rules during irl stream

ExtraEmily is currently facing backlash for her stream on April 11, 2025. During her IRL stream, she was seen using her phone while not stopping at a red light. The streamer later explained that this is a common occurrence for her, as traffic signals in Austin can often be long.

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Additionally, Emily was also seen in an adult club during the same stream. Visiting adult clubs violates Twitch's guidelines. While her stream did not feature any nudity, a man in front of Emily performed an erotic dance for her audience during the broadcast:

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As mentioned earlier, this isn't ExtraEmily's first ban. She was previously banned in October 2023 for similar reasons, as she was seen using her phone while driving, which also violated Twitch's terms of service. Back then, the streamer was banned for three days.

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Edited by Ripunjay Gaba