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Trash streaming: Toxic race for attention

August 28, 2025

A streamer just recently died live on camera. It's part of a dangerous trend called trash streaming. Creators risk their lives and viewers pay to watch. What do these online extremes mean for you – and how can you stay safe?

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Trash streaming is pushing creators to deadly extremes. A French streamer died live after 12 days of abuse on Kick, a platform criticized for weak moderation. Trash streams—where viewers pay to trigger violence—are part of a growing trend fueled by the attention economy. As platforms struggle to regulate, experts urge users to recognize, block, and avoid engaging with harmful content. 

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