Ice Poseidon
American IRL streamer widely credited as the originator of modern IRL streaming, whose 2017 Twitch ban is a foundational moment in platform-policy discourse.
Quick facts & FAQ
- What is Ice Poseidon's real name?
- Ice Poseidon's real name is Paul Denino.
- Where does Ice Poseidon stream?
- Ice Poseidon primarily streams on YouTube Live.
- How many followers does Ice Poseidon have?
- Ice Poseidon has approximately 600,000 followers across their primary platform.
- When did Ice Poseidon start streaming?
- Ice Poseidon started streaming in 2013.
- When was Ice Poseidon born?
- Ice Poseidon was born on 1994-03-02.
- Where is Ice Poseidon from?
- Ice Poseidon is American.
- Is Ice Poseidon still streaming?
- Yes, Ice Poseidon is currently active.
- What does Ice Poseidon stream?
- Ice Poseidon's content is primarily IRL.
Paul “Ice Poseidon” Denino is an American streamer widely credited as the originator of the modern IRL-streaming format — broadcasting his daily life outside on a mobile rig through 2016–2017. His 2017 permanent ban from Twitch (following a series of incidents culminating in a mid-flight swatting) is one of the most-cited moderation case studies in platform history and directly influenced subsequent IRL-category TOS language.
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