Twitch streamer Chance 'Sodapoppin' has made serious allegations against TheCoreBoys, a new streamer collective formed by former FaZe Clan members, claiming that half of them artificially inflate their viewership through viewbotting. During a recent episode of the Punching Down Podcast, he expressed skepticism about the integrity of the group's viewership, stating, 'I assume the worst, and I am right most of the time.' In response, Rani 'Stable Ronaldo' defended his streaming practices during a livestream, asserting that anyone can check his analytics to verify the authenticity of his viewership. He noted the contradictory nature of public opinion, where high view counts lead to accusations of botting, while low counts result in claims of falling off. The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about authenticity and competition within the streaming community.