Streaming on the internet is a risky job. Being present in front of a live audience of thousands for hours or even days in some cases is not only just exhausting but also presents a high risk of privacy breach for the streamer. There have been many cases where streamers have faced many severe consciences of being live on Twitch or YouTube.
Recently, a streamer named Supcaitlin shared her terrifying experience with a “prank” from her followers. She shared how her family members’ security went on the line as law enforcement showed up at their residence. This incident caused a storm on social media as many came forward to raise their voice against this kind of behavior.
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Twitch Streamer shares her recent “Swatting” experience
On Twitter, Caitlin shared that recently her grandparent’s house got swatted as someone who swatted her thought that she lived there. The experience has terribly scared her elders, as according to her, they are not very fluent in English, and having to communicate with law enforcement to clarify the situation was traumatizing.
Caitlin wrote on Twitter, “my grandparent’s house got swatted last night because the person who swatted me thought I lived there.” Giving an update on the situation, she added, “my grandparents are fortunately fine, but they are old and don’t speak the best english so they are very scared and confused. the internet is a very scary place.”
According to twitch, swatting is “when someone makes a false report to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers (a SWAT team) to a given address.” This is a violation of the platform’s community guidelines and can cause legal action against the “prankster” if caught.
Fans express their distaste for the swatters
The incident was highly criticized on social media. Internet journalist Jake Lucky reported the news from his official Twitter account with the caption, “I really hope 2023 the year where things finally get done to the morons who swat streamers”.
But he wasn’t the only one talking in support of the streamer. Many Twitter users also rushed into the replies to criticize and express their distaste towards people who falsely accuse report streamers to the police.
Easy fix, charge ALL of these guys with attempted murder, since that's what it is, using police to kill someone
— RG | z0phi3l (@z0phi3l) January 18, 2023
god that's awful, i'm so sorry, people are terrible. glad they're safe :/
— reb (@serinide) January 17, 2023
I can't believe we still live in a world where you can just call up the local police like they are hitmen to go fuck with someone for you (and potentially kill them)
— MrSolomonster (@MrSolomonster) January 18, 2023
You really have to be a cruel person to even think about doing this shit
— slippy (@TeamPolar17) January 18, 2023
i’m so sorry this happened to u and ur family. actually speechless
— ☆JadeyAnh☆ (@itsjadeyanh) January 17, 2023
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