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Twitch Revamps Guidelines on Sexual Content and Streamer Penalties

Twitch, the Amazon-owned live-streaming platform, recently revised its sexual content guidelines following a controversial incident involving streamer Morgpie. These changes have stirred discussions and reactions within the streaming community, reflecting a shift in Twitch’s approach to managing sensitive content.

Controversy Leading to Revision

The controversy erupted when streamer Morgpie was banned after a seemingly topless broadcast, sparking widespread debate and criticism. In response to feedback and community concerns about disproportionate penalties for female streamers, Twitch announced revisions to its sexual content guidelines on December 13.

Revised Guidelines

The updated guidelines permit labelled content that highlights specific body areas, even when fully clothed. Twitch aims to address past biases by allowing previously prohibited content, such as certain dances and highlighted body parts, with proper labelling. Notably, streams with sensitive themes will not be featured on Twitch’s homepage.

Impact

Community Response

The changes have mixed responses within the streaming community, with some welcoming the inclusivity while others express concerns about the subjective nature of content evaluation.

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Streamers’ Experience

The revision seeks to provide streamers, especially females, with a fairer environment. However, uncertainty remains regarding the practical application and potential impact on ad revenue due to labelled content.

Visibility

The decision not to showcase sensitive-themed streams on Twitch’s homepage aims to manage content visibility, potentially altering the browsing experience for viewers.

Twitch’s adjustment of sexual content guidelines represents an attempt to strike a balance between inclusivity and maintaining community standards. While it aims to address past disparities in penalties for streamers, the subjective nature of content evaluation and its impact on both streamers and viewers remain areas of discussion and potential concern within the streaming community.

Rishi Jain
Rishi believes in experiences over possessions. A healthy political discussion is her espresso shot. She loves all things Bollywood and finds solace in words.
Rishi Jain

Rishi believes in experiences over possessions. A healthy political discussion is her espresso shot. She loves all things Bollywood and finds solace in words.

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