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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has issued a formal apology following the assault of streamer Emiru at a recent TwitchCon event, acknowledging significant failures in security and communication. The apology also addresses previous controversial comments made by Clancy regarding the incident, which drew widespread criticism from the streaming community.
Clancy’s Apology: Admitting Failure and Promising Change
In a statement posted on Twitch’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Clancy directly addressed the security lapse that occurred during Emiru’s Meet and Greet. “First, I want to be upfront and take accountability for the security incident that occurred during Emiru’s Meet and Greet,” Clancy stated. “It shouldn’t have happened and we take that very seriously. We failed, both in allowing it to occur, and in our response following.”
The CEO further expressed regret for the platform’s handling of the aftermath, specifically mentioning his own mismanaged communications. “We mismanaged our communications about the incident, and that includes the comments I made. I apologize to Emiru for all that took place.”
Moving forward, Clancy pledged a comprehensive review, including a formal analysis of the specific incident and a broader examination of TwitchCon’s security protocols. He also indicated that Twitch would consider stricter guidelines for IRL (in-real-life) streaming content at future events and improve accessibility measures.
Prior Comments Sparked Outcry
Clancy’s apology for his “comments I made” likely refers to an interview conducted with Taylor Lorenz at the convention. The interview, uploaded days later, featured Clancy discussing various topics, including platform growth and content moderation. However, his remarks concerning Emiru’s assault became a focal point of community backlash.
While expressing concern and promising a security review, Clancy also posited the incident as part of a wider societal challenge, rather than one limited to Twitch. More controversially, some interpreted his comments as placing a degree of responsibility on streamers to manage their communities and prevent such incidents.
He told Lorenz, “The challenge we face is a challenge in today’s society, it’s not limited to Twitch, it extends throughout our society.” He continued, “I do think that when you’re livestreaming, in many ways, since you control your community and can ban people, you can make it so that those people you don’t want engaging with you and participating with you aren’t there.” Clancy added, “The reality is that, even as you do a lot in terms of security, in today’s world, there are challenges that can present themselves, especially when someone is putting themselves out there.”
Emiru’s Concerns and Community Reaction
Adding another layer to the controversy, Emiru had reportedly expressed security concerns prior to the meet and greet, allegedly feeling contractually obligated to proceed with the event to fulfill later show commitments at the convention. At the time of this report, Emiru has not publicly responded to Clancy’s apology or his interview comments.
Despite the official apology, many commenters within the streaming community remain critical and unsatisfied with Twitch’s overall response. The incident has intensified ongoing discussions about platform safety policies, the trust creators place in Twitch, and the future security of in-person events like TwitchCon, highlighting a developing story within the gaming and streaming world.