Twitch has introduced a significant change in its policy regarding sexual content and updated it on December 14. The change was brought about, keeping in view the feedback from streamers who need clarification on the current policy. The addition of artistic nudity in Twitch policy comes as an update to ensure streamers are clear about what is prohibited and what is allowed on the platform. The new Sexual content policy allows “Artist Nudity” on the platform, but what does that mean? In this article, I will tell you what the Artistic Nudity in Twitch policy is.
Earlier, Twitch used to have two separate policies in the Community Guidelines that addressed sexual content. Additional guidelines addressing sexual content labeling are also in the Content Classification Guidelines, which for a long has kept streamers in a dilemma. But now, within the updated policy, Twitch has consolidated the guidelines of the Sexual Content policy together for users to understand them easily.
So, without further ado, let’s jump into the article and learn about the meaning of Artistic Nudity in Twitch policy. Why wait, then? Let’s begin!
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What is the Meaning of Artistic Nudity in Twitch Policy?
Artistic Nudity means ‘Content with a focus on fictionalized depiction (drawn, animated, tattoos or sculpted) of sexual body parts regardless of gender such as doing nude figure drawing, etc.’
So, as long as you’re an artist and are streaming your artistic content like animation and paintings that are nude, you’ll be okay. And in the new policy, Twitch has allowed the representation of nudity for artistic purposes, but that too in creative expression only.
What is Changing With The New Twitch Update: Nudity Policy
After policy updation, content that comes under the art category (drawn, animated, tattooed, or sculpted), even if it depicts nudity, is allowed on Twitch. However, content that depicts real people or shows their images explicitly remains prohibited, and only artistic nudity with appropriate labels is allowed. But note that when it comes to the depiction of “fictionalized sexual acts” in the artistic realm, this remains prohibited.
Labeling of Allowed Sexual Content is a Must in Twitch’s New Policy
Twitch introduced the Content Classification Labels in June this year to avoid wrong audience interaction with content that is inappropriate for them to watch, as only some types of content are suitable for all audiences.
Making a mention of Content Classification Labels, Twitch writes in their policy update blog:
“We believe that accurate content labeling is key to helping viewers get the experience they expect, and now that we can enable appropriate labeling of sexual content using CCLs, we believe that some of the restrictions in our former policies are no longer required.”
However, labeling content with artistic nudity using the Sexual Themes Label is a must otherwise, it will result in warnings. If someone repeatedly violates this provision, it will result in the correct label being locked onto the channel for a set duration of time. However, it will not result in a suspension.
Content With Label Will Not Appear on the Homepage
Another thing to note is that content with classification labels will not be included on the homepage recommendations shelves. This is to avoid unnecessary interaction of the wrong audience with content that is not appropriate for them, as the thumbnail of content still shows some visuals though labeled.
Content with these labels will not show on the Homepage:
Drugs, Intoxication, or Excessive Tobacco Use, Violent and Graphic Depictions, Gambling and Sexual Themes.
However, content with these labels will still be included in Category page recommendations.
Wrapping UP
With this, I come to the end of this blog, and I hope you now know the meaning of Artistic Nudity in Twitch Policy. With the introduction of Twitch’s updated policy, streamers now have much-needed clarity regarding the type of sexual content allowed on the platform. And what is the prerequisite to posting such content to avoid facing any consequences?
So, guys, that is it for today. Take care! And yeah, for any further queries related to Twitch and its policy, you can comment in the comments section below. Also, keep visiting our website, Path of EX, for more queries related to social media, gaming, and technology.
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