CodeMiko is a virtual streamer (V-Streamer) who has slowly gained popularity on Twitch because of her unique technical setup. Most of her interactions on Twitch involve discussions with her followers and answering questions about virtual streaming. However, CodeMiko was once again banned by Twitch earlier today, and the reason behind the ban remains unknown.
For those unfamiliar with virtual streaming, the process involves streaming with a rendered 3D avatar in place of the person streaming. In CodeMiko’s case, the virtual avatar is named Miko and the person in her place is simply known as the Technician. Miko’s presence on Twitch is made possible through the use of an Xsens motion capture suit with visuals powered by Unreal Engine, a gaming engine used widely in big game titles as well as fan projects like recreating routes in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
The Technician describes Miko’s channel as a “quasi interactive RPG” where followers are sometimes able to alter the appearance of Miko during streams by donating money in the form of bits. CodeMiko attained over 200,000 followers in December of last year and has only grown in popularity, so this recent ban is certainly a setback for the channel.
The group StreamerBans, who track channel bans on Twitch, reported this morning that CodeMiko had been suspended by Twitch. The length of the ban and the reasoning behind it is unclear, although fans of hers were quick to speculate. Some noted that she might have been banned for using the word “simp,” which is scheduled to be banned from usage on Twitch along with other insulting remarks like “incel.” Most of her followers have been quick to support her, compared to other cases like streamer Fitz, whose fans heavily criticized him for using a slur in a Minecraft stream.
This is CodeMiko’s third ban in the past five months. She was banned twice back in September 2020, once for one day and once for three days respectively, though the reasons for her bans are not detailed by StreamerBans. Permanent bans are usually only issued if a streamer has accrued three bans in one month, though there are special circumstances such as in the case of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate content streamer Zero, who was permanently banned after admitting to sexual misconduct with minors. CodeMiko’s response to the ban was simply one Twitter post of the “Sadge” meme, though she has responded to a few user comments on Twitter since then.
It is interesting that the most common theory surrounding CodeMiko’s ban concerns her use of forbidden language, because the ban on words like “simp” and “incel” isn’t officially effective until Jan. 22 of this month. Though the date is only three days away, this could be the best evidence that there is another reason for CodeMiko’s banning. Or it could be that Twitch is simply attempting to set a precedent early to reinforce their new rules. Twitch has been criticized for bans in the past, but it seems likely this one will stick and fans of CodeMiko will have to wait until it lifts to watch her content again.
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