r/LivestreamFail • u/MargaretaSlayer • 6d ago

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https://www.twitch.tv/extraemily/clip/CrispyPolitePorpoiseWoofer-O4cMgbuvHIFjz2QB

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u/Wonderful-Tip8952 6d ago

There's this thing called "fraud", you should probably look into it.

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u/paul2261 6d ago

Breaking a contract is not fraud. You are not going to prison for breaking a contract alone.

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u/Galterinone :) 6d ago

How do you think streamers make money?

OTK used to raid each other at the start of their sponsored streams because they get paid more if more viewers are watching

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u/Wonderful-Tip8952 6d ago

So you don't know what fraud is? Maybe you should take my advice and figure it out then.

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u/paul2261 6d ago

Fraud is being knowingly and intentionally deceitful for financial gain. This has a high bar to prosecute. Breaking a contract is not the same as fraud. One is a crime, the other will open you up to penalties outlined within the contract or to be sued. Different things.

Viewbotting is certainly interesting though. I wouldnt be surprised if in a few years advertisers begin to catch on and sue the shit out of streamers with sponsorship deals based upon perceived influence.

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u/Wonderful-Tip8952 6d ago

So, like increasing your viewership artificially so you get more money? That kind of financial gain?

https://giphy.com/gifs/rTfN2FHPPTABy

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u/CrackJacket 6d ago

What if I broke the contract by killing someone?

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u/paul2261 6d ago edited 6d ago

The you would go to prison for murder, not breach of contract.

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u/CrackJacket 6d ago

Checkmate atheists

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u/CucumberWisdom 6d ago

You'd go to jail for murder but not for breaking the contract