The ongoing rivalry between popular streamers Adin Ross and HasanAbi has exploded once again in dramatic fashion. This latest chapter unfolded when Ross submitted a mock ban appeal directly targeting HasanAbi, cleverly using satire to critique what he perceives as Twitch's inconsistent moderation policies.
The Provocative Ban Appeal That Set Social Media Ablaze
Adin Ross's mock ban appeal quickly went viral across multiple platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and various streaming forums. The appeal specifically referenced the controversial October 2025 incident where HasanAbi was seen using a shock collar on his dog during his streams. This incident had already generated weeks of intense debate within the streaming community, with viewers divided between criticism and defense of Hasan's actions.
In his appeal, Ross didn't hold back his disapproval, describing Hasan's use of the shock collar as "disgusting" and questioning why Twitch hadn't taken stronger action against the behavior. The core of his argument centered around what he framed as a glaring double standard in Twitch's enforcement policies.
Examining the Double Standard Argument
Ross strategically compared his own permanent 2023 ban from Twitch with the lack of serious consequences for HasanAbi's dog collar controversy. He pointed out that if a high-profile incident involving potential animal abuse didn't warrant significant punishment, then his own violations—which included showing unmoderated Kick chat containing hate speech—shouldn't justify a permanent ban either.
The timing of this stunt appears deliberately calculated, coming as Twitch experiments with second-chance pathways for banned creators. Ross's appeal contained the pointed question: "If streamers can abuse an animal what bad has Adin Ross done compared to that." This statement immediately fueled fresh conversations about fairness and consistency on the platform.
Community Backlash and Divided Reactions
The mock ban appeal has reignited the long-simmering feud between both streamers' fanbases, sparking heated clashes across Reddit threads, X posts, and stream comment sections. Supporters of Adin Ross have been amplifying the already-circulating dog collar footage, while Hasan's defenders maintain that the device was merely a training collar and the situation is being exaggerated for dramatic effect.
This controversy has also revived broader discussions about Twitch's evolving enforcement strategy, particularly as the platform introduces policy changes suggesting more reintegration opportunities for banned streamers. Many viewers are questioning whether these new policies apply equally to all creators, while others dismiss Ross's appeal as another attention-seeking maneuver.
As of now, neither Twitch nor HasanAbi has officially responded to Adin Ross's mock filing, leaving the discussion driven entirely by fan speculation and commentary. However, the stunt has successfully placed both Twitch's moderation consistency and creator accountability under intense scrutiny, despite Ross no longer being banned from the platform.
