Kick, the rising streaming platform aiming to rivalTwitch, has recently implemented significant changes to its website, particularly in relation to its gambling streams. Within a remarkably brief period of just six months since its launch, Kick has managed to generate an unprecedented level of excitement, captivating viewers and streamers alike. However, despite its success,Kick has faced criticism on multiple fronts, with one prominent cause being Kick’s handling of viewbotted gambling streams.Viewbotting refers to the utilization of automated programs or bots to artificially inflate the viewer count of a live stream. In February, Kick representativeTrainwreck acknowledged the issue of viewbottingon the platform and assured users that efforts were underway to address this problem. Streamer CodyRiffs also expressed his concerns about this persistent problem in April. Initially impressed by the high viewer count on his inaugural Kick stream, he later discovered that the credibility of the viewer numbers on the platform was questionable, leading him to suspect that viewbotting was prevalent throughout the entire site.RELATED:MrBeast Teases Stream on Kick Following Twitch’s New GuidelinesEd Carven, one of the co-founders of Kick, took to Twitter on June 30 to share important updates regarding the platform. In his tweet, he expressed that Kick is implementing additional measures to combat view count manipulation and address issues related to follows and chatbots. Eddie emphasized that the primary problem being addressed is “Tabbing” and the abuse associated with it. To enhance the user experience,Twitchrival Kick has also included additional safeguards and eliminated unnecessary exposure to gambling-related content. Eddie also mentioned that they are introducing a feature allowing viewers to toggle off certain categories they do not wish to be exposed to.
Following up on his previous announcement, Eddie later provided an update to therapidly growing Kick community, stating that they had successfully implemented all the aforementioned changes in the past 48 hours. These changes included improved “viewer count protection”, resolution of “tabbing issues”, “advanced chat bot protection”, and the “disabling of gambling and hot tub streams.” Lastly, Eddie assured the community that they are continuously working on further optimizing these changes to provide an even better user experience.
These updates are promising developments for Kick as the platform strives to enhance the user experience. In April,Kick made a notable announcement regarding moderationpolicies aimed at addressing the presence of sexual content on the platform. Building on this progress, the latest update empowers users with the freedom to choose their exposure to gambling and hot tub related content. This empowering feature enables users to curate their own unique experiences, ensuring that Kick caters to their individual preferences and interests while promoting a safer and more personalized environment.
