The streaming platform Kick is facing increased scrutiny following the death of Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove. Graven died on Wednesday while streaming live on his Kick channel. reports indicate he had been locked in a house for 10 days, broadcasting games, fights, insults, and physical altercations with other streamers around the clock.

The incident has sparked debate about the responsibilities of social media platforms in regulating content and protecting users.

“His death highlights the worst of social networks:” too permissive platforms that allow its users to incite the streamers to commit follies or illegalities in exchange for audience, which allows them to earn money.

What is Kick?

Kick is a streaming platform that launched in Australia in 2022, positioning itself as an option to the more established Twitch.

“His death highlights the worst of social networks.”

The platform has drawn criticism for its association with the Global Stake casino, which is restricted in Spain, and its comparatively lax moderation policies.

Kick is reputed within the streaming community for its permissive stance on content, allegedly allowing violence, insults, drug use, gambling, and nudity.

The Spanish Case: Simón Pérez and Silvia Charro

The platform has also provided a space for individuals seeking to revive their public profiles. The article references the case of Simón Pérez and Silvia Charro, who gained notoriety in 2017 for a viral video offering mortgage advice while seemingly intoxicated.

After their initial fame faded and thay lost their jobs, Pérez and Charro reportedly began creating content on Kick, fulfilling audience requests that often involved performing stunts live or engaging in humiliating acts.