Twitch superstar Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins has ignited a heated debate online following his controversial statement about never being alone with a woman. This revelation came in response to allegations against disgraced YouTuber Ava Kris Tyson, accused of “grooming” a young fan.
Ninja, a prominent figure in the gaming community, joined many others in condemning Ava Kris Tyson’s actions. In the midst of the uproar, Ninja made a statement that raised eyebrows across the internet, explaining that he avoids any situation where he might be alone with a woman to prevent potential misunderstandings or accusations.
“I go out of my way to make sure that I am never even alone in another room with a woman, ever,” Ninja stated. “In any moment. Even if it’s my PR person. I don’t care who it is. I don’t care if they work for me, whatever. There is someone else in that room at all times. If we’re alone, I leave. Instantly.”
This declaration sparked a wide array of reactions online. While some fans supported Ninja’s precautionary approach, others found it perplexing and unsettling.
Fellow Twitch streamer ‘Stormfall’ voiced her disagreement, interpreting Ninja’s stance as overly cautious. “I read that almost the same way as, ‘I don’t put myself alone in a room with a child,’” she commented. “Dog, you would not say that. It just doesn’t make sense. It’s so weird to say that. It’s like, you don’t put yourself alone in a room with a girl because of what? Are you afraid that you’re gonna f*ck her? What does that mean?”
Some users on social media echoed this sentiment, questioning Ninja’s motives. “Does he not trust himself?” one viewer asked on Twitter/X.
On the other hand, many applauded Ninja’s stance, viewing it as a safeguard against false accusations and a show of loyalty to his wife. “Ninja ain’t trying to get caught up in any allegations,” one user commented. “He’s loyal to his wife. Actual rare Ninja W,” another added. A third echoed, “Ninja is being a loyal husband and people still try to find a way to clown him for it. Losers.”
Adding another layer to the discussion, popular streamer Asmongold weighed in with a contrasting perspective. “The crazy thing is uh I’m the opposite. I do as much as I can to make sure that I’m alone in a room with another woman but the outcome is the same as Ninja,” he stated. This remark added to the ongoing debate about the appropriateness and necessity of such precautions in the gaming industry.
This isn’t the first time Ninja’s views on interacting with women have sparked controversy. In 2018, he admitted to avoiding playing games with women on stream to prevent rumors and drama. His comments at the time also stirred significant debate, prompting him to clarify that his intention was to minimize online harassment, not to express any bias against playing with women.
As of now, Ninja has not issued any further statements clarifying or addressing the reactions to his recent comments. The debate continues to rage on social media, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the implications of his policy.