Kick takes strict action against streamer Chudthebuilder after public harassment video surfaces

Kick has taken strong action against a streamer known as “Chudthebuilder” after a video of a public argument spread online. The platform first gave him a 3-day ban. After that, it also removed his verification badge and stopped his monetization. This means he cannot earn money from his streams anymore. The decision came after many people complained about the video and called it harassment.Chudthebuilder is a streamer who does IRL (in-real-life) videos. This means he goes outside and talks to strangers while live streaming. Most of Chudthebuilder's streams center around free speech arguments. However, most of his streams have been controversial. In the recent case, one video went viral and created a lot of anger among viewers. After this, Kick reviewed the situation and took action.In the viral video, Chudthebuilder was seen talking to a group of people in a public place. The group asked him not to record them, but he did not stop. This led to a heated argument. The situation became tense, and the clip quickly spread on social media. Many people called it public harassment and reported it to the platform.Because of this, Kick first banned him for 3 days. A ban means he cannot stream or use the platform for that time. But later, the platform took even stronger steps. They removed his verification badge, which is a mark that shows an account is official or trusted. They also removed monetization, which means he cannot make money from his videos anymore.Chudthebuilder has often been a controversial streamer. He says he believes in free speech and calls himself a “free speech patriot.” But many viewers say his actions in public go too far. In some cases, he has been accused of using offensive language during streams, which has also caused backlash.He tried to reach out to Kick through an appeal, but he was not successful. The 3 days ban imposed on him is still active, along with the other penalties.The incident clearly indicates that video-streaming sites such as Kick are becoming more stringent in terms of rules and regulations. If videos that are offensive in nature are posted online, then actions will be taken against them. This incident resulted in financial loss for Chudthebuilder.