ESIC reinforces prohibition on stream sniping in CSGO with its notification of a zero tolerance policy.<\/p>\n
“ESIC has received and assessed compelling evidence depicting that this behavior has been taking place on an alarmingly regular basis and at all levels of competition.” (1\/2) pic.twitter.com\/ExYLGUkh9S<\/a><\/p>\n — ESIC (@ESIC_Official) December 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Integrity Commission went on to recommend several techniques that could prevent or mitigate stream sniping, including three-minute broadcast delays, external recording of players, and muting commentary during technical pauses.<\/p>\n The ESIC further confirmed that entire professional teams were breaking anti-ghosting rules on a regular basis. If they were to issue bans as a result of these violations, it “would have had an extremely adverse effect on CS:GO esports, particularly in the top tier.” <\/p>\n Seeing as their previous rules did not align with their now-zero tolerance policy, the Commission has elected to halt all current investigations without charging anyone. However, all future violations will be “vigorously prosecuted.”<\/p>\n “Whilst I am disappointed with the level of abuse of this facility and clear rule-breaking, it is my view that we have done what is best for the broader CS:GO community,” said Commissioner Ian Smith. <\/p>\n “Our decision not to proceed with prosecutions and our recommendations are born out of pragmatism and the desire for a holistic [sic] approach that actually works and has the minimum adverse impact on this important esports community,” he added. While certainly practical, some Counter-Strike community leaders are disappointed with the decision.<\/p>\n Super disappointed TOs and ESIC decided not to punish those caught stream sniping.<\/p>\n How does one get away with what’s essentially cheating? How is it fair on those who played fair and potentially lost money, ranking points or even their jobs?! https:\/\/t.co\/U0RNSfd0GP<\/a><\/p>\n — Michal Slowinski (@michau9_) December 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
A graphic on the ESIC website claims it “doesn’t pay to cheat” but washing their hands of widespread stream sniping contradicts that. (Picture: ESIC)<\/span><\/p>\n\n