Marijuana has been legalized for medicinal use in 37 different U.S. states, while 18 of those states have also legalized the recreational use of the drug. With this, smoking weed is becoming more common and much less taboo than it used to be — but how has this translated online? Show
Article continues below advertisement Twitch is one of the most popular streaming platforms at the moment where influencers can stream their favorite video games while fans watch. But even with the legalization of weed, can you smoke it while streaming? Can you smoke weed on Twitch?Twitch has always been vague about its drug use policies, even though marijuana is slowly becoming legalized across the U.S. Just because it's legal in your state doesn't necessarily mean it's allowed online. Technically, the answer to this question is yes, you can smoke weed on Twitch — so long as it's legal in the area you're streaming from. This means that if your state has legalized marijuana, you can smoke it while streaming, even though those who may not live in a state where it's legalized can watch the stream. Article continues below advertisement  Source: Getty Images Twitch's terms of service specifically state streamers have to “respect all applicable local, national, and international laws while using our services. Any content or activity featuring, encouraging, or soliciting illegal activity is prohibited.” It isn't a direct violation of Twitch's terms of service to smoke weed on stream, though the platform highly advises against it. While you likely won't be banned for doing so, this may not stop someone from flagging your stream for drug use. Article continues below advertisement All that being said, this hasn't stopped other Twitch users from smoking while streaming. In fact, Snoop Dogg famously smoked a blunt on Twitch shortly after California legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2018. He was promoting early access for an upcoming game when he lit up a blunt. Although the stream was bringing in around 80,000 viewers, Twitch decided to leave it up and set the current precedent for the streaming platform.
Article continues below advertisement You can take some precautions before smoking marijuana on a Twitch stream.If you want to smoke weed on a Twitch stream, it's important to put appropriate measures in place before you start your stream to reduce potential repercussions your channel may face. For starters, you can set your stream so it's available for mature audiences only. This will prevent it from being recommended to Twitch users who are underage and keep you from being flagged for inappropriate content. If you're in a state where weed is only legalized for medicinal use, it's best to skip the joint. You could still be flagged and there isn't a way for Twitch moderators to verify your marijuana was purchased legally. Above all else, if you're hesitant at all or worried about your content potentially being flagged because you smoked weed, don't do it. Twitch has always ridden a fine line on its policies around drug usage on stream, and if you aren't careful, your account could still be flagged. Can You Smoke Weed on Twitch?Smoking weed during a Twitch stream is allowed if you live in a country or region where marijuana is legal. In fact, Snoop Dogg smoked a blunt in 2018 on stream, just a few months after it was legalized in the state of California. If you are located somewhere where it is illegal you are not only in breach of Twitch’s terms of service but you may face criminal prosecution if reported. Regardless of your location or local laws in the current Twitch environment, it is highly advised that you don’t smoke it on stream as it is still very controversial. Can You Smoke Cigarettes on Stream?Smoking cigarettes is not against Twitch’s terms of service but they also advise against it. Therefore it is best to take a break from streaming to smoke, smoke offscreen, or simply turn off your camera feed for the duration. Can You Vape on Stream?It is far more common to see someone vaping on stream than it is to smoke. Twitch’s guidelines don’t prohibit it, but they do advise against it. The likelihood of you coming into trouble for vaping is low, but if you are worried (or don’t want to put off certain viewers), try to vape off-screen. Smoking on Twitch SafelyThere are a few things you can do to make it a little safer for you to smoke on Twitch without issues. Some people still may take offense to it, so consider taking a couple steps to prevent people from reporting your stream.
ConclusionRemember that you need to know your limits and don’t go overboard. While you are allowed to drink on Twitch, excessive drinking may be seen as self-harm if you pass out or do something stupid. Don’t drink for donations and stay safe. About the Author Chris Chris is a digital marketer with a strong background in small business and influencer branding. He applies his knowledge of content and promotional strategies to design actionable advice for new and intermediate streamers. When he’s not busy crunching analytics, he can be found in the salt pits of League of Legends. Can you smoke in Twitch live?Are You Allowed To Smoke Cigarettes On Twitch? Smoking is not against Twitch Terms of Service which means you can in fact smoke on Twitch. However, Twitch still recommend not to smoke on stream and could potentially ban it outright in future.
Does Twitch allow drugs?Twitch policy update bans sex and hard drugs from usernames.
Will Twitch ban you for vaping?Can you vape on Twitch? Twitch's terms of service does not explicitly prohibit vaping on stream, meaning it is an allowed action. As is the case with marijuana, streamers will still have to abide by their local and federal ordinances around the act.
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