According to Windows Central, Twitch streamer “Lacari,” a top 1,000 creator on the platform, was permanently banned last week after Microsoft Notepad’s session restore feature exposed a file containing links to CSAM material during a live broadcast. He attempted to downplay the links, claiming they auto-downloaded, but viewers noted the feature also retained his highlighted text, suggesting manual use. Following the immediate backlash, he was permanently banned from both Twitch and Kick. In a subsequent apology on X, Lacari denied consuming the content but admitted to an addiction, stating he has entered a 30-day Porn Addiction Recovery Program. It remains to be seen if law enforcement will get involved.
Notepad, The Unlikely Whistleblower
Here’s the thing: nobody expects a text editor to be a snitch. For decades, Notepad was the digital equivalent of a sticky note—simple, temporary, and dumb. But the modern app, with its 2026 features like tabbed interfaces and dark mode, got smart. Too smart, in this case. The session save state is a genuinely useful feature for writers or coders who get interrupted. But it assumes you’re not doing anything you’d mind the whole world seeing. This incident is a brutal reminder that “it just opens where I left off” is a double-edged sword. Your convenience is also your potential undoing if you’re careless or, allegedly, engaged in illegal activity.
The Unforgiving Internet Response
And the response was swift and unanimous. Twitch and Kick didn’t hesitate. When it comes to CSAM, there is zero tolerance, and every platform will race to be the first to drop the banhammer. Lacari’s excuses about auto-downloads just didn’t hold water with the internet detectives, who immediately focused on the highlighted text detail. Basically, the evidence was baked into the software‘s functionality. His apology, while lengthy and full of promises for therapy, rings hollow for many because it started with a denial of the core accusation. So you had the links, you highlighted them, but you never looked? The math isn’t mathing for most people.
A Broader Tech Crackdown Context
This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Look at the regulatory landscape right now. Australia is banning under-16s from social media. The UK and Germany might follow. Platforms like Xbox and Discord are rolling out age checks. There’s immense pressure on every tech company to prove they’re creating safer spaces, especially for younger users. So when a streamer accidentally broadcasts this kind of material, it’s not just a personal catastrophe—it’s a case study that fuels the fire for stricter regulation. It gives lawmakers and critics a perfect, horrifying example of why their crackdowns are “necessary.”
Where Does This Leave Lacari?
Now, his career as a streamer is almost certainly over. A permanent ban on Twitch for this reason is effectively a life sentence. The more pressing question is about law enforcement. The article mentions his “clean criminal record,” but that might not last. He posted a public apology on X that admits to possessing and sharing links to illegal material. That’s not just a Terms of Service violation; that’s potentially evidence. His 30-day recovery program might be a personal step, but it’s unlikely to shield him from legal repercussions if authorities decide to pursue it. In the end, a tool meant for writing simple notes may have written the final chapter of his public life.
