Twitch Rolls Back Nudity Policy After Backlash From Community
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Twitch updated its sexual content policy on Dec 13 to allow "topless meta" streams and artistic nudity, but rolled back changes days later due to backlash.
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Artists were initially excited about the policy change, feeling they could finally create art involving nudity without fear of bans.
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Some artists broke the new rules or pushed boundaries, leading to bans. Mass reporting campaigns also led to bans of women/queer artists.
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Twitch admitted the policy changes enabled content they didn't intend. They worked quickly to update policies again after community feedback.
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Artists are now confused and disappointed by the policy reversal, feeling like progress made towards making Twitch a safe space for art was erased.