Streaming site Twitch has updated its sexual content guidelines to allow what it terms ‘artistic nudity’ after debate over a trend for topless controversy.
The issue blew up on social media when streamer Morgpie – who is also big on OnlyFans – was banned from Twitch after she went viral after posting a seemingly topless broadcast. In response, Twitch has updated its guidelines.
Now, streamers are allowed to have labelled content that highlights specific body areas, whether they are clothed or not. This change follows on from Twitch recognising that it previously had disproportionate penalties for streams presented by females. It means that previously prohibited content, including exposed body parts and some types of dances, is now permitted with labelling.
Other content that Twitch now allows includes body writing on female-presenting breasts and/or buttocks, erotic dances that involve disrobing or disrobing gestures, and fictionalised – such as drawn, animated or sculpted – fully exposed female-presenting breasts and/or genitals or buttocks regardless of gender. In addition, dances such as twerking and pole dancing are allowed without any labelling.
Predictably, much has been made on social media about the changes, with the term ‘artistic nudity’ trending soon after Twitch’s announcement with many wits posting about it.
Twitch has added it is seeking feedback on the changes.
