Why was PogChamp removed from Twitch? Will it return to the streaming site?

Earlier this week, a huge number of pro-Trump protesters swarmed US Capitol building, inving chambers and various or places. events ultimately led to live streaming service Twitch removing Pogchamp, which happened to be one of most prominent emotes on platform. It became one of hottest global emotes on Twitch when it was first ded in 2012. It has since been used by viewers to express surprise in chats or when y saw something particularly hyped. emote also went on to become a big part of Twitch culture, where different variations of 'word' were used by Twitch streamers and even YouTube content creators to convey an expression. 

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Why did PogChamp get removed from Twitch?

 PogChamp emote was pulled off by Twitch after popular gamer Ryan Gutierrez, better kwn as Gootecks ( face behind emote), posted a controversial tweet on his Twitter handle following riot at US Capitol. Gootecks questioned on his Twitter if re will be civil unrest for woman who was executed inside Capitol. Following PogChamp tweet, Twitch decided to remove  PogChamp emote and explained its decision through a series of tweets. Here's what it h to say: 

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PogChamp emote removed from Twitch: Will it return on platform?

With emote w removed from platform, it is obvious that Twitch users will longer be able to use it on platform. However, last tweet from streaming service confirms that company will be working to develop a new emote which can be used by people to express most hype moments on platform. This also means that streaming site has plans to bringing back PogChamp emote in future. 

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Twitch has been constantly revising and updating its policies to ensure that its users and all communities can create toger safely on  service. company has recently updated its Hateful Conduct and Harassment Policy which is set to go into effect starting January 22, 2021.

For those unaware, Gooteks is one of popular internet personalities who is mostly recognised as a professional Street Fighter player in world of gaming.

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