Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer have been unbanned on the platform just one day after their suspension linked to a resurfaced viral clip involving FaZe Silky’s assistant, Said. The decision to lift their suspension on October 25, 2025, has sparked widespread backlash, with many viewers calling Twitch’s response “performative” and “tone-deaf.”
Twitch lifts ban on Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer just one day after suspension
The controversy began after Twitch’s moderation team disabled both creators’ channels on October 24, citing a violation of community guidelines. The ban followed renewed outrage over an IRL (In Real Life) stream from May 2024, where Lin and Spencer were seen physically interacting with Said during a group broadcast.Clips from the stream appear to show the two creators grabbing Said, lifting him onto a bed, and doing sexual actions as he visibly attempts to move away. The moments were widely circulated on X (formerly Twitter), reigniting debates over consent and accountability among online personalities.Despite the uproar, both Lin and Spencer’s accounts were restored after just one day, a move that many viewers found unsettling.
The controversial May 2024 stream clip that brought Nina and Zoe under fire again
The footage that resurfaced last week reignited a wave of criticism across streaming communities. Critics pointed out that Said appeared visibly uncomfortable in the recording and never gave explicit consent to the interactions shown on camera.Meanwhile, some defenders of the streamers claimed the short video clips lacked full context and didn’t represent the entire situation. They argued that the incident was misinterpreted when removed from its original live-stream setting.Still, the visual evidence left many questioning Twitch’s consistency in handling misconduct cases involving top creators.
Fans blast Twitch for not caring about sexual harassment against men
Social media erupted following the unban, with fans accusing Twitch of double standards. One user wrote, “Yep twitch doesn’t give a F about sexual harassment against men.”Another added, “If the genders were reversed this would be a Netflix documentary and a lifetime ban. Instead they are unbanned in 24 hours. Make it make sense.”Others criticized the platform for prioritizing optics over accountability, calling the move a “performative ban” meant to quiet backlash rather than protect creators.
