Hot tub streamers abandon Linktree after crackdown on \u201cinappropriate content\u201d Instagram\/xoaerielA stealth change to how Linktree handles redirects to potentially inappropriate content has some of Twitch\u2019s most prominent hot tub streamers abandoning the site. Linktree is a website that allows content creators to provide links to all their channels and pages in one neat place for viewer convenience. It hasn\u2019t come without controversy, however. Many Twitch users have expressed concerns that being allowed to feature Linktree on channels is an exploit certain streamers use to indirectly promote their more adult-themed content. By having Linktree as an in-between from Twitch and sites such as OF, streamers can get around certain rules pertaining to what content is acceptable to link to on the platform. Linktree cracks down on mature content A stealthy update to how Linktree handles such links is forcing some streamers to move away from it in favor of similar tools without the same restrictions. On July 12, Linktree announced that they would begin enabling sensitive content labels by default on certain domains. Prior to this, users could manually choose to enable restrictions or not. If users click on a link that redirects to OF, they are prompted with a warning that reads \u201cSensitive Content: This link may contain content that is not appropriate for all audiences,\u201d and are forced to click \u201ccontinue\u201d if they wish to advance. \u201cSome platforms also apply their own terms and conditions regarding sensitive content to your Linktree, so they don\u2019t allow access to links to specific domains,\u201d Linktree\u2019s announcement stated. \u201cAs a result, when your visitors reach your Linktree from these platforms and try to access those domains, they may get a message to say that the link is blocked.\u201d Streamers see stats decline after Linktree change The change has apparently had some significant repercussions for streamers who use Linktree to promote their more risque material. Twitch streamer xoAeriel, the originator of the hot tub meta, told Dexerto she has seen a \u201cDRAMATIC\u201d decrease in clicks. \u201cIt\u2019s insanely wild. I had no idea what was going on.\u201d Read More: Dr Disrespect wants to join Netflix Gaming – Aeriel explained that, while she remains in the top 0.1% of OF creators, she has seen a drop in new sign-ups. At the same time, her Linktree analytics have declined. \u201cI don\u2019t mind it having a warning on the content though, because I don\u2019t think that will actually deter adults from clicking anyways,\u201d she added. \u201cI\u2019m more concerned about the link not going through because of moderation.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll probably switch, because if it\u2019s notifying a person that they can\u2019t view the link because the platform they are coming from has restrictions, then that\u2019s mildly annoying,\u201d xoAeriel said. She may not be the only big streamer switching as a result, either. Kaitlyn \u2018Amouranth\u2019 Siragusa has removed Linktree from her Twitch profile, replacing it with a Snipfeed link instead. However, the hot tub star and cosplayer has kept Linktree on her Twitter and Instagram accounts. It should be noted, however, that it\u2019s unclear if this was done because of Linktree\u2019s new policies \u2013 but the timing is interesting, with Aeriel herself believing this is why Amouranth switched. Earlier in July, Twitch indefinitely banned hot tub streamer ExoHydraX, apparently over the content on her Linktree. She was later unbanned the same day with the Amazon-owned platform claiming the suspension was made in error.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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