In A Deleted Tweet PETA Reveals They Asked Twitch To Ban Alinity

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In A Deleted Tweet PETA Reveals They Asked Twitch To Ban Alinity

PETA, one of the world’s largest animal rights organizations, is demanding popular streamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon be banned from Twitch. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY The whirlwind that followed Alinity’s clip included mostly outrage and rare instances of support. Alinity tweeted out the clip herself, opening a discussion for her followers to decide which side they’re on. The consensus seems to be that this incident alone isn’t enough for a ban, but the compounding effect of her previous on-stream interactions with her pets are enough to push it over the edge. From knocking her cat off of a cat tree to gently kicking her dog, it’s easy to see why people are up in arms. PETA has led the charge since the beginning. With each accusation of seeming neglect or abuse that Alinity is wrapped up in, PETA hasn't shied away from letting its opinions be heard. But not everyone sides with the organization. Some claim that PETA really doesn't even care about animals. The activist group has been the target of repeated claims of hypocrisy for its position as the number one source of animal euthanasia in the world. PETA maintains that euthanasia is the most humane way to deal with sick and abused animals. They even have a webpage called "." In response, there's a . In any case, their reputation - and conduct - is not as pristine as some might think. The issue that the Alinity conversation raises is about more than animal cruelty, however. For the most part, Alinity’s transgressions—ill-humored and borderline irresponsible as they maybe—have been relatively mild. The character attacks she’s receiving as a result of her actions, however, are not.