Twitch significantly relaxes policy on sexual content, illustrations of nipples are OK, but VTuber's lower breasts are not allowed
Live streaming distribution platform Twitch has announced that it has updated its policy on December 14, 2023, as the previous policy regarding sexual content was confusing and resulted in female streamers in particular being unfairly penalized. .
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Twitch's new nudity policy allows illustrated nipples, but not human underboob | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/13/twitchs-new-nudity-policy-allows-illustrated-nipples-but-not-human-underboob-sexual-content-update/
'Topless' streamer Morgpie praises Twitch for new sexual guidelines changes - Dexerto
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/topless-streamer-morgpie-praises-twitch-for-new-sexual-guidelines-changes-2430425/
The content policy review that Twitch conducted this time can be broadly divided into two parts, one of which is streamlining the policy regarding sexual content. According to Twitch, one of the reasons why it was difficult to understand the standards for permitted content was that there were two separate policies dealing with sexual content.
To address this issue, Twitch has merged its “Sexually Suggestive Content” and “Sexually Explicit Content” policies into its Sexual Content Policy, eliminating duplicate language. It has been deleted.
Content that was previously prohibited will now be allowed by adding a label:
・Content that intentionally emphasizes the 'chest, buttocks, and pelvic area' while wearing clothes
Previously, content that emphasized breasts, buttocks, etc. was prohibited even when wearing clothes, but it was difficult for streamers to understand what fell under this standard, and the judgment criteria tended to be subjective. had. In particular, Twitch said its previous ``sexually graphic content'' policy deviated from industry standards, resulting in female streamers being unfairly penalized.
・Fictionalizations (drawings, animations, or sculptures) of fully exposed female breasts, genitals, and buttocks of any gender
Specific examples include ``practicing drawing nude women'' and ``close-ups of illustrations that show a character's naked buttocks,'' and this change means that nipples are no longer allowed in illustrations.
In addition, erotic dances such as stripping that involve taking off clothes or making gestures like taking them off are also permitted.
However, ``augmented reality avatars that reproduce real-life movements as digital characters'', so-called VTubers, must adhere to the same clothing standards as regular streamers. Therefore, just like live-action female streamers, VTubers must cover their nipples. In addition, while cleavage is still unlimited, underbust, or so-called 'underboob,' is still prohibited, and the treatment of the sides of the breast, so-called 'sideboob,' remains unclear. TechCrunch, a news site, pointed out.
Regarding these points, TechCrunch commented, ``While the new policy is meticulously detailed and takes into account a variety of situations, it also appears contradictory.''
The second change is the handling of content displayed as recommendations on the top page. Previously, thumbnails of extreme content were lined up on the top page, causing some users to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, from now on, content labeled with ``Drugs, Drunkenness, Excessive Smoking,'' ``Violent and Graphic Depiction,'' ``Gambling,'' and ``Sexual Themes'' will no longer be displayed on the home page.
However, streams labeled as ``adult games'' or ``contains blasphemous content'' will continue to be displayed on the home page unless they contain the above labels.
The reason behind Twitch's recent policy change is the trend of a streaming style called ``topless meta,'' in which female streamers are topless or wear clothes that appear topless, but only show from the neck up to avoid violating rules. It has been pointed out that there is.
While the trend of extreme broadcasts by shirtless female streamers has caused controversy, there have also been complaints that streamers who made such broadcasts were banned even though they did not violate content policies. Twitch has received a number of calls for clarification of its policies.
Morgpie, a streamer who is said to have started the ``topless meta,'' told the gaming media Dexerto, ``While the updated terms of service allows content on Twitch, including adult themes, It's no longer pushed to the homepage, which I think is the best possible outcome, as it gives creators greater freedom while preventing their content from reaching audiences they don't want it to. Because it was given to me. Bravo, Twitch!'
In addition, Morgpie's Twitch account has been banned, and it has not been lifted at the time of article creation, but Morgpie is planning a big comeback.
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