Important takeaways
- Dr Disrespect is confident he will return to Midnight Society despite the Twitch ban controversy.
- Allegations of inappropriate messages to a minor led to backlash and consequences.
- Uncertainty surrounds Dr Disrespect's future with the Midnight Society amid recent layoffs.
Previous Jerk off streamer Dr Disrespect has addressed his future with Midnight Society, expressing confidence that he will return to the studio. The split came after the company distanced itself from him in June following the public disclosure of the reasons behind his Twitch ban.
Former Twitch employee Cody Conners claimed that Dr. Disrespect's ban from the platform was linked to inappropriate conversations with a minor through Twitch's “Whisper” direct messaging feature. These claims sparked widespread criticism from both the public and other streamers. As a result, the streamer faced significant repercussions, with companies such as the Midnight Society, the San Francisco 49ers, and Turtle Beach cutting ties with him. After the controversy, he announced a hiatus from streaming but returned in September. During his comeback stream, he addressed the situation, claiming that the person involved was over the legal age of consent at the time.
In a recent stream, controversial YouTube streamer Dr. Disrespect was questioned about why he hadn't removed Midnight Society from his Twitter bio. He said, “It's Two-Time's studio. It's Two-Time's game,” emphasizing his deep connection to the studio. Dr. Disrespect explained that the studio represents his vision for a game he conceptualized several years ago with some collaborators. Additionally. the streamer conveyed optimism about his future with the Midnight Society, hinting that he expects to reconnect with the company soon: “Just give it a little more time. We'll be right back, Master.”
The Midnight Society was recently hit with layoffs
While it is uncertain when or if Dr. Disrespect will return to his role at the studio, it is important to emphasize that Midnight Society has recently experienced significant layoffs. This announcement came along with the news that the release of Dead dropa vertical first-person extraction game, has been pushed back to 2025. The game was initially unveiled by Midnight Society in early 2022, generating much excitement among many fans. This development shows how the Twitch ban controversy surrounding Dr. Disrespect has affected the Midnight Society.
Also, despite Dr. Disrespect's return to streaming on YouTube, he continues to grapple with various challenges. Following the allegations, Dr. Disrespect was removed from the YouTube Partner Program, leaving his channel with no revenue at the time of writing. His comeback has also drawn criticism from other streamers. For example, Nickmercs has expressed that Dr Disrespect's actions involving inappropriate messages to a minor are “inexcusable”. Still, it will be fascinating to see if Dr. Disrespect can ultimately prove his innocence and restore the respect he once commanded, as well as mend relationships with companies that have distanced themselves from him.