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Dr. Disrespect

Interview: Dr Disrespect talks about his Twitch ban, the rumors, and his future

Three weeks ago, Twitch banned Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm, one of the biggest streamers on its platform.

Earlier this week, Beahm’s publicist contacted PC Gamer to offer an interview with Beahm. From the outset it was clear we’d likely get little information on what actually happened, but it was an opportunity to ask Beahm on the record about the many rumors surrounding his ban and what the performer is planning next. Given that there’s so much speculation—and reports from industry insiders like Rod ‘Slasher’ Breslau that Beahm’s ban was allegedly handled outside of Twitch’s usual protocol, “which implies a law enforcement and or security type of related issue”—we’ve decided to publish this interview as it happened with only minor edits made for clarity and readability.

PC Gamer: It’s been almost three weeks since you were banned from Twitch. I imagine that it’s been very frustrating. I would love to start with just hearing what’s been happening behind the scenes with you. What’s been going on these past three weeks?

Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm: Sure. I mean, well, a lot of stuff, obviously. You know, while it’s unfortunate that I’m off Twitch, we’re definitely working behind the scenes on what a Dr return might look like. In terms of the specifics around that, we’re not interested in exclusive at this point. We’re exploring our options and, honestly, just can’t wait to get back into character soon. We have a lot to do, and I’ll be wherever fans want me to be. And, you know, that’s been our approach.

PC Gamer: And Twitch has just cut off contact with you? They’ve never provided you a reason for the ban?

Yeah.

PC Gamer: That seems crazy to me. To ban one of its most famous, popular streamers and then to not even tell them what they did wrong?

Yeah, that’s the kind of the mind blowing thing about all of this. Obviously, for legal counsel, I have to be careful here. But I can say however, that I will not be returning to Twitch, so, I mean, that’s it.

PC Gamer: Dr Disrespect is a very controversial character and I don’t need to tell you that. It’s almost baked into who he is as a person. Do you think that Twitch singled you out because maybe it felt like you were just too controversial for its platform?

Honestly, I don’t know. You know, I’ve been very transparent with those around me and my community over the past few years. I’m not a perfect person, I’ve made some mistakes. But if anybody knows me, follows me, I’ve stepped up and I’ve taken full responsibility each and every time, and behind the scenes, behind the curtains, a lot of people don’t understand how much work I’ve put into becoming a better person for myself and my family, as well as the business. I’m committed to investing in, being, and continuing to be a better person, and investing in creative projects around the Doc. My focus now is just continuing the momentum and returning to my chair, hanging out with the Champions Club and launching a couple fun, creative experiences. Yeah, and that’s where we’re at.

PC Gamer: Sure, and I want to talk about that. But first, you did recently ruffle a few feathers after sharing a video during a stream of Dr. Thomas Cowen, and he was talking about some coronavirus theories. You’ve been open recently and sharing some of your own thoughts about coronavirus and even relating it to things like 5G networks. Even on your last stream, you were talking about David Ike and his documentary. I’m curious, in bringing up those thoughts—and I think it’s okay to call them controversial—did that ever result in Twitch saying anything to you or warning you?

No.

PC Gamer: So you don’t think that might be the cause?

I don’t think so. In fact, I—

Beahm’s publicist: We’re getting really close to dangerous territory here. So, you know, Doc, we don’t know why Twitch banned him, and there is no formal warnings or reprimand on record. That’s all legal is going to let him say.

PC Gamer: Okay, I just have one question that’s semi-related, because there’s also this current climate online of people coming forward to share stories of sexual harassment and abuse in the games industry. Twitch recently has banned several streamers who have been outed as sexual harassers, abusers, and otherwise toxic individuals. To your knowledge is your Twitch ban the result of someone alleging that you harassed, abused, or assaulted them in any way?

Listen, I’m not interested in engaging crazy speculation. I’ve seen all the theories, I’ve seen all the possible conspiracies, and it’s just like, I’m just not interested in engaging that type of stuff. I have a great community of loyal fans and I’m totally focused on getting back and delivering great, entertaining content and that’s where the focus is. – Source

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