Twitch has reinstated Gonzalo “ZeRo” Barrios, lifting his nearly five-year-long ban. This decision has sparked various reactions within the community.

The popular platform remains under scrutiny for its ban protocols, as many allegations involving ZeRo were lodged in 2020 related to inappropriate conduct with minors, which he later partially admitted.

As a significant figure in the Super Smash Bros. community, his unbanning has raised concerns about the implications of Twitch’s policies, especially regarding fairness and transparency in handling such serious matters.

The unbanning comes after Twitch updated its policies allowing individuals with permanent bans to file for reviews after a duration of six months. This development has led some community members to criticize the decision, questioning why ZeRo was allowed back.

This recent change aims to address the inconsistency noticed in Twitch’s handling of bans, as many streamers believe the platform should provide clearer rationale behind such decisions.