If there is a great platform that has usually been involved in controversies, it is undoubtedly Twitch. In part, it is clear that its great success and the large number of content creators who use it motivate this situation, but there are more reasons. In fact, in recent times it seems that those in charge are not clear about where they want to go in many ways. Something that is demonstrated with the latest political change that is going to shake up the tool, and that we are going to tell you in depth. You'll probably find it useful whether you're a content creator or just enjoy what others share. This is Twitch's latest penalty and, of course, it has already sparked controversy and all kinds of reactions.
Twitch and the alleged sexual content
Where are the limits of eroticism, sensuality and freedom of content creators in the most carnal sense? This is undoubtedly a complex question, especially because it can vary a lot depending on who you ask. Keeping everyone happy seems impossible, and Twitch gives the impression of learning it the hard way.
Twitch's lack of clarity when it comes to being clear or deciding what can or cannot be shown or suggested on its platform is obvious. But it is also fair that it is not all his fault either. Many of its users use the most ambiguous or unclear positions of its supposed rules to bypass it or, at least, take it to the limit.. The result? Basically, once again Twitch has had to back down in a short period of time and change its policy, in addition to announcing a new penalty.
A little less than a month ago, Twitch officially shared a message in which it assured that from now on it would be more tolerant, so to speak, with certain sexual content. For example, when drawing nudes, suggesting breasts and buttocks and things like that, which until now were not allowed. Well, in just over thirty days, Twitch has not only rectified, but has reversed course. Where do I say Diego…
In order to make Twitch a “safe and welcoming” place (whatever that means), the platform has changed its policies again, especially those that have to do with the clothing of its protagonists.. For example, now it will not be allowed to cover the body with transparent clothing, but rather it must be completely opaque, if sanctions are to be avoided. In addition, they have also highlighted the importance of correctly labeling according to which “spicy” behaviors.
The fine line of censorship on Twitch
It seems, seeing everything that has happened in recent weeks, that the red lines that Twitch marked when it came to allowing adult or sexual content on its platform were not completely defined. They weren't clear, wow. Something that some content creators have taken advantage of to try to go a little to the limit, so to speak. What if someone suggests that they are not wearing clothes even though they don't explicitly show it? Well, it won't be allowed, as revealed by Twitch's latest penalty.
Likewise, breasts or genitals cannot be partially covered, for example by means of so-called censorship bars. If, as they say, the intention is what counts, Twitch will be inflexible depending on what type of insinuations.
Let's look at it in a practical way: if, for example, a streamer implies that she is naked, even if she does not show anything, she will be penalized, but if, on the contrary, she wears a neckline that does not completely violate its policy, making it clear that she is wearing clothes, yes You will be able to share and publish your content without consequences.
A policy that, as we already said, seems to completely contradict what Twitch itself announced recently. And why this sudden rectification? Well, it can be assumed that due to the complaints they have received from some users after some streamers suggested being naked, or even show part of their breasts, even if not completely. A behavior that seems to have upset some, and that Twitch itself has had no choice but to try to avoid.
Rectify... is it wise? Twitch's latest penalty
Twitch's justification when announcing these measures against sexual content is the usual one, the one that is usually repeated in the majority of these cases: the younger audience. With or without specific labels, there is never a shortage of those who seek to preserve the innocence of the youngest users who swarm the Internet and who, this is undeniable, use platforms like Twitch frequently.
In this same sense, Twitch has also confirmed that it is working to ensure that content that could be considered adult content is not displayed in the corresponding thumbnails., thus preventing them from reaching children, even if it is somewhat indirect. And how do those responsible for the portal intend to do it? Well, making these miniatures blurry.
In the end, as we mentioned, politics and Twitch's latest penalty navigate between two waters. On the one hand, there is their attempt to make a platform as democratic as possible, so that all types of streamers can participate in it without constantly being forced to see themselves censored, or censor themselves. On the other hand, they also do not want to face the angry criticism of certain parents or defenders of morality, in addition to trying to preserve the innocence of the youngest users. A balance that is by no means easy to achieve, and that results in the contradictions in which Twitch itself seems to frequently find itself involved.
Pleasing all users is impossible, but in the end, if in doubt, it seems that Twitch has decided to take the simplest path: surrender as much as possible to political correctness, before being splashed by the occasional controversy. of character. Above all, because it wouldn't be the first time.