Dr Disrespect sponsors reinstate ad campaigns despite Twitch ban

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Dr Disrespect sponsors GameFuel and Razer have reinstated the ad campaigns they ran in unison with the streamer, despite his mysterious Twitch ban. Both sponsors previously removed the campaigns from their site and social media pages, though they have now reappeared and caused further confusion among those still questioning why Twitch severed ties with the internet personality.

Dr Disrespect, real name Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV, was banned from Twitch this week, with the streaming platform offering no explanation as to why he was removed. His removal came in the wake of several high-profile bans, with Twitch cracking down on streamers who had been accused of sexual assault and harassment. However, Twitch did not clarify if Dr Disrespect’s ban was also related to this crackdown, leaving viewers guessing as to the reason behind the move.

His ban also led to sponsors seemingly dropping their affiliation with him. GameFuel and Razer both removed banners promoting their campaigns with the streamer, seemingly in response to the Twitch ban. However, both have now reinstated these banners.

Here’s GameFuel once again displaying its Dr Disrespect Twitter banner:



It’s unclear why GameFuel and Razer have both decided to once again promote their campaigns with Dr Disrespect. With no official reason given by Twitch for his ban, viewers have been left with little information.

Esports journalist Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau claimed that credible sources had given him the reason, though “due to the importance and sensitivity around the subject” he wouldn’t share details:


Now that GameFuel and Razer are displaying their campaigns with Dr Disrespect again, fans are again speculating about the nature of his ban. It’s typical for sponsors to drop their affiliation with streamers who have been banned from the platform under controversial circumstances, but these sponsorships being removed and then promoted again shortly afterwards suggests that Dr Disrespect’s ban an unusual one.

Dr Disrespect has remained silent on his social media pages since the ban, though it’s expected that Twitch will provide a public statement in the near future. Until then, fans are left with little more than speculation and vague comments from alleged inside sources.



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0101010101010101Posted:

Ryan I never pay attention to what Slasher says, this is not the first time he has claimed to hold important info and it turns out he is lying.


this right here, that guy is a chump

LYKPosted:

Dr disrespect last stream he was nearly crying as someone said something on stream to him anyone else see it?

RyanPosted:

I never pay attention to what Slasher says, this is not the first time he has claimed to hold important info and it turns out he is lying.

JoeIPosted:

Sean
ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.


I never believe a thing I read on Slashers twitter, the kids a joke.

ifconfigPosted:

Sean
ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.


That's what I'm saying - he's a clown. If I was a journalist and knew the reason he was banned, I'd be reporting ASAP for that attention. Viewers = $.

JosePosted:

JoeI Think we all need to wait for official news


I wanna find out too what exatcly happen
Wonder if hes gunna make another tweet about the subject

KixaPosted:

Sean
Meowers
Sean
ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.


Probably money involved in keeping him hushed.


It's something because you don't claim you know why as a Journalist and don't report on it other than just tease on social media for followers imo Slasher has no idea or just does not want to risk being wrong with poor information.


I agree the fact that Slasher knows but Doc doesn't is very strange someone isn't telling the truth.

SeanPosted:

Meowers
Sean
ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.


Probably money involved in keeping him hushed.


It's something because you don't claim you know why as a Journalist and don't report on it other than just tease on social media for followers imo Slasher has no idea or just does not want to risk being wrong with poor information.

MeowersPosted:

Sean
ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.


Probably money involved in keeping him hushed.

SeanPosted:

ifconfig So Slasher knows why he is banned but the guy himself doesn't. Laughable. Slasher is a clown.


Slasher is a clown the guy is a "Journalist" and refuses to report the reason while claiming he knows its the oddest thing you will ever see.