Dr. Disrespect’s contraction ban didn’t start out as a publicity stunt, but it’s becoming one

This has been a strange week for fans of the Dr Disrespect saga. When Twitch first banned it, there were rumors that this was all just a great publicity stunt, that the ban was some kind of platform for Doc to make a big move when he appeared on a new service or started his with a fellow streamers In theory, it would be a very “Doc” move, and yet in practice, that was definitely not what was happening.

Dr. Disrespect signed what was allegedly a eight He figured out a contract with Twitch last spring to stream exclusively there. There is at least $ 10 million, for those of you doing the math in your head. Twitch wouldn’t be “involved” in a ban on Doc as part of some trick, and neither would Doc, despite his antics, do anything to spoil the terms of such a significant contract near the signing.

This is a legal matter. So much has been done very of course now, with Doc himself saying he can’t talk too much about aspects of the ban due to legal reasons. Obviously there are many types from legal matters, which can range from civilians (Twitch contract drama) to criminals but not disastrous (tax matters) to criminals and very very bad (a wide range of crimes). And we don’t know what the answer is there.

But this week, Doc is certainly not behaving like someone who is about to be brought to court by the FBI or something. He did three different media interviews that were published the same day and they all said the same thing: nothing. For CNN, the Washington Post and PC Gamer, Doc essentially repeated the same responses verbatim in all interviews, and said next to nothing of relevance, following the lines of how supportive his community is excellent and how this situation has been difficult. He is choosing his words very carefully, saying “Twitch never told him” why it was prohibited, and yet that leaves the door open that he he knows why it’s prohibited anyway, technically.

But the point is … this all seems like some sort of publicity tour back, although it’s happening before Doc has been charged with anything, be it a breach of contract or a real crime. It is a rehabilitation press tour without anyone knowing what he is being rehabilitated for.

And now things are getting weird. Doc’s first comeback video is a J + 1 music video called “Alleyways” that has a synth beat to its silhouette, with lyrics like “You can never take away the power of my soul,” which appears to be addressing the ban. from Twitch. Again, it’s not exactly something you’d expect from a man who potentially faces frightening charges or accusations, and I can’t say if that’s the point, or if again, it’s just another advertising tactic to soften future blows.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Doc “come back” entirely soon. Not just weird interviews and music videos, but possibly a real broadcast on YouTube or on his own website, which is something he mentioned. Even if your contract with Twitch completely collapsed, right now there’s nothing stopping you from streaming elsewhere, and God knows you’re probably racking up some behind-the-scenes legal fees right now.

I think the interviews and the music video are accomplishing what they should be as stunts, they are assuring their fans that whatever is happening can be bullshit, but it is not a big deal and it will be resolved in time. Yes that’s really true Or it remains to be seen, but I’d probably wait for a “return” from Doc before getting answers about his initial ban, as long as that ends up leaking. Because it will, someday.

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