Popular Twitch streamer Froste is threatening to sue PayPal after the company blocked a massive donation recently made by a viewer. Froste is known for streaming a variety of different content, including various video games as well as Poker. The streamer is also a former member of the esports organization 100 Thieves.
Most streamers use Twitch as a platform for sharing gameplay or other entertainment, but occasionally the streaming service can be used to make a real difference. The platform was recently used to help locate Twitcher streamer Mikey Perk's missing daughter, Sarah, who disappeared on June 25. The worried father used his position as a Twitch streamer to quickly spread the word about Sarah's disappearance, and she was eventually returned home safely on July 2. But it seems Twitch streams are
A report from Dexerto reveals that Twitch streamer Froste is now planning to sue the popular online payment system PayPal. Dexerto reports that Froste recently began a streaming subathon, which extends the length of the stream based on the amount of money in donations received, in order to raise money for the non-profit Gamers Outreach. Froste's stream raised a staggering $50,000 in only three days, but disaster struck when PayPal suspended his account after a massive $95,000 donation. After contacting PayPal the company explained that Froste's account has been banned for 180 days, leaving him unable to withdraw a $64,000 balance. After an explicit and to-the-point response, Froste claims that he will take the company to court.
While Twitch streamers can do a lot of good, such as raising money for charity organizations, the streaming platform's viewership can be quite brutal. GTA Online streamers Valkyrae & Summit1g recently made comments suggesting that their viewers were destroying their desire to play and stream. Many viewers give harsh criticism to the streamers that they watch, with many of these encounters being regarded as cyberbully attacks or harassment. Many streamers must also worry about the viewership of rival streamers, who will often harass them after any perceived insult against their preferred streamer. Popular Grand Theft Auto Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel has been on both sides of this fence, with his viewers often being accused of harassing rival streamers. The streamer himself has been the victim of harassment over Twitch, with xQc recently moving to avoid being "swatted" by viewers.
Froste managed to raise an enormous amount of money during the earliest days of his 20-day subathon, and the Gamers Outreach charity is a very worthy cause. For this reason, it is extremely unfortunate that his PayPal account has been suspended for no discernible reason. While threatening a lawsuit may seem severe, Froste will hopefully find a way to communicate with PayPal and get the Twitch charity money to its rightful owners.