Twitch streamer SmaK reveals Twitch apologized after sudden 30-day ban over joke as creators criticize the platform’s automated ban system

Twitch streamer SmaK was banned for 30 days on July 31 after joking about needing to 'go away' during a livestream.

SmaK believed the ban was issued by Twitch's automated moderation system and criticized its lack of context understanding.

Twitch later removed the ban and apologized, admitting the suspension was a mistake.

SmaK returned to streaming on Friday and noted he often makes similar comments during gameplay, which are not real-life statements.

The incident highlights ongoing issues with Twitch's automated ban system and its handling of jokes and context.