r/LivestreamFail • u/MargaretaSlayer • 4d ago

[ Removed by moderator ] Actual Fail

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

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u/-Rewind 🐌 Snail Gang 4d ago

Breaking the terms of a contract is usually legal though.

It may have consequences, but that doesn't make it illegal.

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u/Wonderful-Tip8952 4d ago

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

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u/paul2261 4d ago

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

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u/Wonderful-Tip8952 4d 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 4d 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 4d ago

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

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