The drama surrounding Twitch has flared up again and this time it is Ludwig who is challenging xQc in a rather very extravagant way. The whole case is focusing on the “Collargate” situation that has been going on and to tell you the truth? It is quite messy. I am not kidding; it is really messy.
In short, Ludwig was the one to say that xQc was the biggest instigator and because of him all these stories regarding the shock collar dispute between the streamer Kaya and her partner popped up. And the quotations are really bad – Ludwig claims xQc said “idgaf if he abuses, idc if he has a shock collar” and called himself the “D Bunker” while most probably “genuinely enjoying flaming drama.” Ouch.
For the ones not in the know, the whole Collargate incident most likely contains accusations about animal cruelty with shock collars? The specifics are not very clear but the discussions in the replies are very heated to say the least. People in the comments are going absolutely crazy, they are like full-on personal attacks everywhere around.
One of the users commenting, Sharon Almaguer, replied with a harsh comment which was aimed at xQc, “Kaya is not abused and you are bad for spreading this narrative. There are animals that really are abused everywhere but you don’t care about it, you just want to cause drama because you hate Hasan. Get a life.” That’s really powerful energy there.
However, the strangest thing is that the comments switched to a discussion about golf? It all started with users xJNasty and _TEdge_ arguing over golf handicaps, memberships and whether they have wives and kids? One is claiming to be a 2 handicap who played college baseball, while the other one is mocking him for being “40+ years old” and spending the whole day on Twitter. This is totally crazy but at the same time it is a bit entertaining in a trainwreck sort of way.
At the same time, some comments reveal confusion, like one person asking if xQc is now on the “BAD LIST”, whatever that means. The whole thread is chaotic with people trauma dumping, flexing about their golf games, and debating whether animals are really being abused or of this is just a case of made-up drama.
What is strange here is that Ludwig is taking the lead as the responsible streamer who speaks out against what he considers irresponsible behavior in the streaming community. He is practically labeling xQc as dramatizing the situation for the sake of content without regard to the real-life effects or the truth behind the allegations. And given the heated nature of the responses, it surely is a hot topic among the people.
The whole “D Bunker” nickname thing is quite revealing – it suggests that xQc sees himself as the stronghold of the drama kingdom or something? Which, considering his history of getting involved in various Twitch controversies, does not seem so absurd.
It is really surprising though how fast the dramas in the streaming community escalate. One moment it is about possible animal abuse allegations, the next people are discussing golf scores and family stuff in the replies. It is like being present in a room where several debates take place simultaneously and nobody really listens to each other.
The main problem seems to be the streamers’ responsibility levels when talking about sensitive subjects. In the case of animal abuse, should the accuser be more careful about making claims? Or is it all just content and entertainment at the end of the day?
The comments section is pure chaos, but at the same time it is very easy to see that both sides have very strong opinions. Some people are defending the involved streamer, others are accusing xQc of artificially creating drama and a plethora of people is just… arguing about golf for some unexplained reason?
This is not the first time that Ludwig has called out the wrong in the streaming world and certainly will not be the last. The guy has built a reputation of being fearless when it comes to voicing community issues and even attacking the major players if that is the way to do it.
Talking about xQc, he has always been part of the controversies. The character seems to be drama incarnate wherever he goes – on the topic of gambling, relationships or even the now famous Collargate thing. At this point, it’s part of his brand, for good or worse.
What is very surprising, however, is the fact that online dramas seem to be the ultimate test of people’s character in terms of the comments they leave. Personal attacks, insinuations about others’ private lives, irrelevant discussions that started – it’s just like witnessing a digital version of throwing chairs.
In the end, the whole thing raises the question of what really is the accountability in the streaming world. When the influencer has millions of followers, is that a reason to be cautious about the narrative you are pushing? Or is it all fun and games and people should lighten up?
Considering the speed of the explosion and the quickness of the mess in the replies, it is very likely that it will not be the last time we hear about Collargate or the tensions among the streaming personalities. The Twitch drama cycle continues, and honestly? It’s tiring but also mysteriously attractive in that can’t-look-away-from-a-car-crash kind of way.
So, it was Ludwig accusing xQc, the shock collar drama, and a bunch of people arguing about golf in the replies. Just another day on Twitter, really. The streaming industry keeps being an interesting and often troublesome place where serious accusations and completely random debates are taking place within the same threads. PlayStation and Xbox gamers might find this drama quite different from their usual gaming controversies.
