A probe has been initiated into the shocking death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, popularly known as Jeanpormanove. Found dead at a residence in Contes, north of Nice, law enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding his demise during a live broadcast.
The French government characterized his death as an "absolute horror." Clara Chappaz, the digital technologies minister, stated that Graven's experiences of violence and humiliation on air had continued for months, instigating a conversation about content moderation on streaming platforms.
The live-streaming platform Kick, where Graven had a substantial following of over a million fans, has expressed sorrow over his passing and stated they are currently reviewing the events leading to his death. They emphasized a commitment to upholding community standards to ensure creator safety.
Clara Chappaz has taken the matter seriously, referring it to French media regulatory authority Arcom and the Pharos online reporting system to address concerns regarding violent content. Meanwhile, Sarah El Haïry, the High Commissioner for Children, echoed calls for stricter regulations on online content to protect vulnerable users like children.
Following the news, fellow streamers, including Naruto and Owen Cenazandotti, have urged the community to refrain from sharing graphic footage of Graven's passing, urging respect for his memory. The prosecutor’s office has confirmed that an autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death, as the community mourns the loss of one of its popular figures.
With the issue of streaming safety coming to the forefront, it remains imperative for content platforms to reflect on their responsibilities in curbing harmful content and ensuring viewer safeguarding.
The French government characterized his death as an "absolute horror." Clara Chappaz, the digital technologies minister, stated that Graven's experiences of violence and humiliation on air had continued for months, instigating a conversation about content moderation on streaming platforms.
The live-streaming platform Kick, where Graven had a substantial following of over a million fans, has expressed sorrow over his passing and stated they are currently reviewing the events leading to his death. They emphasized a commitment to upholding community standards to ensure creator safety.
Clara Chappaz has taken the matter seriously, referring it to French media regulatory authority Arcom and the Pharos online reporting system to address concerns regarding violent content. Meanwhile, Sarah El Haïry, the High Commissioner for Children, echoed calls for stricter regulations on online content to protect vulnerable users like children.
Following the news, fellow streamers, including Naruto and Owen Cenazandotti, have urged the community to refrain from sharing graphic footage of Graven's passing, urging respect for his memory. The prosecutor’s office has confirmed that an autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death, as the community mourns the loss of one of its popular figures.
With the issue of streaming safety coming to the forefront, it remains imperative for content platforms to reflect on their responsibilities in curbing harmful content and ensuring viewer safeguarding.
