Twitch not allowing referral links anymore

[xLewis]

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-takes-aim-at-gambling-meta-by-banning-referral-codes-links-for-slots-roulette-1629930/

Looks like they're starting to crack down

 

[NeWbZs]

But that's a good thing right, proper sites like cg.com won't be hurt?

 

[TheGreatOne]

RIP small streamers. 

 

[NeWbZs]

RIP small streamers. 

But why? They are still able to refer to a website that has the links right?

 

[TheGreatOne]

But why? They are still able to refer to a website that has the links right?

I would say that is against ToS. 

At least all bot/fake channels will be gone. 

 

[Downsman]

About time, hope YT do the same.

 

[Guzzie]

Already strong....

 

[ts999777]

You'll see these fake mimmick streamers dissapearing soon enough

Tbh, why are people watching these total donuts in the first place. Obnoxious idiots like Xposed shouting and swearing at a screen full of fake money, Roshtein, Ayezee that have the charisma of a dog turd etc etc  Its not even entertainment. 

 

[Janalleman]

Fix for 12-20 yr viewers. I think no sensible adult can watch that shit for over 10mins. But even if twitch is not a good platform anymore, I’m certain they will find another way to stream. To much money involved. When there is money, there’s a way.

 

[CGDL]

I think this is a good thing. Fakes with no real support in some form of community will face a very challenging time. With no more direct link to casinos, revenues will plummet for those that entirely depend on viewbotting, fake accounts and so forth to drive up numbers. A lot of these aren't credible outside of stream, and even if building their own websites, they're going to have to have a real foundation to build it on. Meaning, they won't be found in Google anytime soon (even less revenue) and those that are impatient and try their luck with shortcuts will eventually be penalized by Google (revenue killer).