Storm chaser Reed Timmer announced on October 10th, 2025, between 6:39 PM and 9:39 PM UTC that he will remove streamer Charlie, also known as "MoistCr1TiKaL", from a content theft lawsuit. Timmer stated he was unaware of the specific instance involving Charlie, who had rebroadcast 30 seconds of a hurricane stream from last year to inform viewers of events. Timmer expressed he is "fine with this instance of rebroadcast by Charlie Penguin" and requested permission for future use. The decision comes as reports circulated on social media, including a post from user BSmith579851026, indicating that both Reed Timmer and Brad Arnold were suing Charlie. Timmer clarified his position in a statement posted to X, explaining that the campaign against content theft is generally aimed at traditional media outlets that profit from rebroadcasting storm footage, impacting his ability to fund storm chasing and science endeavors. He emphasized that his actions are not driven by greed, as all earnings are reinvested into his work. Timmer further elaborated on the broader issue of content theft, noting that unauthorized rebroadcasting leads to "unoriginal content flags" which hinder his ability to cover expenses. He indicated that without such measures, he would be limited to streaming radar breakdowns. He stated that he is "a life-long breakeven person financially or maybe a little loss," and that "Every cent I make goes back into storm chasing, science, Dominators and disaster relief."
