Twitch Suspends Drututt Over Hashtag Dispute During Critical League of Legends Period
Maks 'Drututt' Przychodzień, a well-known League of Legends streamer, finds himself in hot water with Twitch once again. The platform issued a one-week ban on January 9 after flagging a stream hashtag as misogynistic. This action came at a particularly unfortunate moment for Drututt, coinciding with the launch of the new League of Legends season when streamers typically enjoy increased viewership and engagement.
The Controversial Hashtag and Twitch's Swift Action
The trouble began with a hashtag included in Drututt's stream title. Twitch determined that this tag violated its community guidelines. According to StreamerBans, this marks the eighth suspension for Drututt on the platform. The timing proved especially damaging, preventing him from broadcasting during the crucial early days of the fresh competitive season.
Drututt maintains that Twitch misunderstood his intentions. He argues the joke targeted himself rather than anyone else. The streamer expressed frustration about missing peak streaming opportunities due to what he considers an incorrect interpretation of his humor.
Drututt Explains His Perspective on the Ban
Following the suspension, Drututt publicly shared his version of events. He confirmed receiving a seven-day ban and detailed the specific trigger.
"Got nuked for having a hashtag NOWOMEN on my stream, right next to tags like RANGEDTOP and UGLYIRL," Drututt stated in an online post. He revealed that Twitch classified the hashtag as misogynistic, a characterization he strongly disputes.
The streamer elaborated on his intended meaning: "They said it's misogynistic when the tag's purpose was to poke fun at an uglyirl streamer who gets NO WOMEN in his life. 7 days at the start of [a] new season is amazing."
Community Reactions and Drututt's Defense
Some fans raised questions about whether Riot Games would approve of his comedic approach, particularly after Drututt and fellow streamer Forsen announced their Tier 2 NLC team named 4 SWINES & A BUM. Drututt addressed these concerns directly and bluntly.
"What is wrong in getting 0 women, bro?" he responded to critics.
When others suggested using milder language, Drututt explained his word choice limitations: "My vocabulary isn't rich enough to think of a word 'maidenless.'" He added that Twitch could have issued a warning or simply removed the tag instead of imposing a full suspension.
Current Status and Platform Stance
Twitch has not reversed its decision at this time. Drututt must complete the entire one-week ban despite his belief that the situation stems from a misunderstanding. The platform maintains its position regarding the hashtag's violation of community standards.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between content creators' comedic expression and platform moderation policies. It also demonstrates how timing can amplify consequences for streamers whose livelihoods depend on capturing audience attention during major gaming events.
