As December 2023 approaches, some streamers have decided to take advantage of Twitch’s restrictions on nudity by broadcasting in a way that suggests they’re completely naked in front of the camera. In response, Twitch began banning people before shifting gears to allow various forms of “artistic nudity” to proliferate on the platform. but, After immediately reversing the decision and stating that nudity during live streaming is prohibited.the company is It’s now clear Implied nudity is also prohibited, and those who try to circumvent the rules will face disciplinary action.
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in Blog post for January 3rd, the company created new guidelines regarding implied nudity on its platform, which was banned with immediate effect. Twitch hasn’t said what that means, but anyone who exposes skin that the rules deem to be covered (such as genitalia or nipples “for those presenting as female”) will be subject to “enforcement action.” ” will be faced. Therefore, if you wear light or partially see-through clothing, or use black bars to hide your private parts, you are more likely to receive some form of disciplinary action.
“We do not allow streamers to be fully or partially nude, such as exposing genitals or buttocks. We also do not allow streamers to be fully or partially nude, such as by exposing their genitals or buttocks. Implying or suggesting nudity is also not permitted.,” The company said in a blog post. “It is not permissible for the outline of the genitals to be visible, even if covered. Broadcasting nudity or partial nudity of minors is always prohibited regardless of context. For women Cover the nipples and avoid exposing the underbust. Cleavage is not restricted as long as these application requirements are met and it is clear that the streamer is wearing clothing. All streamers include: The area should be covered from the lower back to the floor of the pelvis to the buttocks.”
The company said live streamers should continue to properly classify their broadcasts in accordance with this policy change. However, he has one exception.Content creators who classify their streams as: “Pools, hot tubs, beaches” category “You are allowed to wear something like a swimsuit as long as:” [the attire] Cover your genitals completely. ” Companies outlined in our Community Guidelines. Still, streamers must follow the rule of not exposing themselves. or. As Twitch revealed in a Jan. 3 blog post, this adjustment to the attire rules on the platform comes on the heels of the nude meta that dominated livestreams throughout December 2023.
Wait, was nudity the new meta on Twitch?
At the beginning of December, some streamers Contains Moogpea and rib sticks, began broadcasting in what appeared to be a completely naked appearance. In fact, these content creators hinted at nudity by positioning the camera at just the right angle to hide nipples and show plenty of cleavage. It’s called “artistic nudity,” and as meta takes over the platform, Twitch surrendersallowing such nudity to be prevalent throughout the livestream.
Unfortunately, when things heat up and content creators go to the extreme of getting naked in front of the camera, black censor bars and carefully placed objects block their private parts. Except, the platform said: Enough is enough, canceled immediately Policy change. With this new update, the company is explicitly banning implied nudity and preparing to punish streamers who deviate from the norm.
Kotaku We have reached out to Twitch for comment.
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Company CEO Dan Clancy Said on December 15th “Depictions of real or fictional nudity, in any medium, are not allowed on Twitch.” He also apologized for the confusion this whole situation has caused, saying that part of Twitch’s job is “to make adjustments that benefit our community.” “It’s something to do.” Streamers, take note. If you show up naked on the platform, Twitch will come for you.