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The Punishment and Public Outcry
In a startling turn, Twitch's immediate punishment for the attacker was a mere 30-day ban—a slap on the wrist for such a serious breach. Emiru and fellow creators were furious. She publicly criticized Twitch for their minimal response, emphasizing that a 30-day ban was inadequate and insulting, given the severity of the assault. She pointed out that her safety should have warranted much stricter punishment and that Twitch’s initial complacency showed their indifference towards creators’ security.