Streamer Nickmercs Banned from Twitch for the First Time
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Nicholas “Nickmercs” Kolcheff, a well-known internet personality and popular Warzone streamer, has faced his first ban on Twitch. The news broke via @StreamerBans, an automated account on X, highlighting that Nickmercs’ channel is currently unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.
This marks a significant moment in Nickmercs’ career, as he has been a prominent figure on the Amazon-owned streaming platform for years. The ban occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 28, leaving fans and followers in shock and speculation.
On June 27, Nickmercs was live-streaming the Elden Ring DLC, engaging in gameplay against Messmer the Impaler. However, the exact reason for his ban remains unclear. Given his clean record on Twitch, there is no previous incident to suggest a potential cause for this sudden suspension.
❌ Twitch Partner "NICKMERCS" has been banned! ❌https://t.co/RcFmKGYyYU#twitch #ban #firstban #partner #twitchpartner 🏪
— StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) June 28, 2024
This incident comes shortly after another high-profile ban revelation involving Nickmercs’ friend and top YouTube streamer, Dr Disrespect. Nearly four years after his ban, Dr Disrespect admitted to sending sexually explicit messages to a minor via the Twitch Whisper system in 2017. The messages were discovered retroactively, leading to his ban in June 2020 without an immediate explanation.
Nickmercs has publicly condemned Dr Disrespect’s actions, distancing himself from the controversy. Despite this, Nickmercs continues to maintain his partnership with the streaming platform Kick, where his account remains active. It is possible that he may focus more on streaming there in the foreseeable future.
"He was a friend. People think that like we're like best friends – I don't even know the guy outside of a wig. We took one picture together and – news flash – he was in a wig, and we talked for 8 minutes."
— Hunter (@HUN2R) June 26, 2024
Nickmercs spoke on Dr Disrespect today on stream pic.twitter.com/1DzT5V7aCX
As of now, Nickmercs has not yet addressed the specifics of his ban with his community, the MFAM. Typically, first-time offenses on Twitch result in a three-day suspension, though the duration can vary based on the nature of the violation.
Recently, Nickmercs has been embroiled in multiple controversies. On June 11, 2024, he made headlines with his controversial remarks about the transgender community. While playing Elden Ring, he claimed that “there’s no such thing as trans people,” dismissing the concept as a creation of others. His comments sparked widespread backlash, but he stood firm, stating he did not need others’ agreement and rejected “echo chamber bulls**t.”
“There’s no such thing as trans people… that’s something that you created… so have fun with your little dream land, but that shit is not even real”
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 11, 2024
NickMercs gives his opinions on Transgenders pic.twitter.com/fW1TouREhk
Additionally, on June 23, 2024, Nickmercs criticized Ava Kris Tyson on X, accusing her of abandoning her wife and child. His comments went viral, and Ava’s ex-wife, Katie, responded, criticizing Nickmercs for setting a poor example as a parent. She emphasized the importance of not dragging others through the mud based on disagreements and false information.
As the community awaits further updates, Nickmercs’ first Twitch ban remains a hot topic, with fans eager to hear his side of the story and understand the implications for his streaming career.
— Katie (@katiefarquhar95) June 24, 2024
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