Ninja hits back after being blamed for toxic fans sending abusive messages Twitch: NinjaTyler \u2018Ninja\u2019 Blevins, former Halo pro turned Twitch streamer, has responded after it became clear some members of his audience sent abusive messages to women. Ninja, with upwards of 16.7 million followers on Twitch, is one of the most well known and recognizable figures in the world when it comes to streaming and video games. However, with such a monumental following comes some unwanted followers; those who spread negativity and attack other members of the community. While these are obviously the minority, it leaves Ninja in a tricky spot, especially when he is drawn into arguments about their conduct. The issues were highlighted by Michele Morrow, a podcast host and TV presenter. On February 12, she tweeted: \u201cA sampling of the daily harassment I receive from Ninja\u2019s followers. A couple weeks ago, I pointed out that his stance on not playing with women is harmful to us. He tweeted I \u201cdon\u2019t know shit\u201d, but his followers prove my point\u201d. Attached were a number of images showing hateful and abusive messages, in which Ninja was referenced. The comments also seem to attack the presenter over her criticism of Ninja refusing to play with women. Blevins initially responded to condemn his so-called fans, stating: \u201cNobody deserves to be harassed or messages anything like this, so I\u2019m sorry that happened\u2026 They are not true fans if they are attacking people. I never encourage any of my audience to harass people.\u201d They are not true fans if they are attacking people. I never encourage any of my audience to harass people. \u2014 Ninja (@Ninja) February 12, 2021 The issue did not stop there, though, with Morrow replying to Ninja\u2019s tweet, simply saying: \u201cYour fans told me to kill myself.\u201d While many were sympathetic, others took issue with this comment. One argued: \u201cIt\u2019s horrible, it really is, but surely Ninja can\u2019t take accountability for everything his 7 million followers say?\u201d After another comment from Morrow saying that she never suggested he is responsible for the hate, Ninja hit back: \u201cBut you insinuate that by tweeting random messages of people being toxic toward you? Truly you can\u2019t think there is any other way to perceive your tweet?\u201d https:\/\/twitter.com\/michelemorrow\/status\/1360389218359382020?s=20 Morrow then called on Ninja to act as a \u201cbetter role model\u201d. She also disputed Ninja\u2019s claim that the basis for the argument was based on a \u201cbad article,\u201d citing Ninja\u2019s New York Times interview. https:\/\/twitter.com\/michelemorrow\/status\/1360377493824237569 It\u2019s certainly a difficult spot for Blevins to occupy. He has, in the past, explained that he is not willing to play with female streamers to avoid viewers speculating about romances and making his wife, Jessica, feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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