Streamers criticize Twitch over hot tub streams controversy TwitchDebate has sparked among Twitch streamers and fans over the rise in \u2018hot tub\u2019 streams, where broadcasters literally stream from a hot tub, usually wearing a swimsuit. The platform\u2019s rules have been criticized as unclear, leading to a grey area for potentially suggestive content. Hot tub streams aren\u2019t exactly a new thing on Twitch, and were somewhat common after Twitch updated their attire guidelines in 2019. Twitch said that certain clothing was appropriate depending on the location, and so swimwear at a beach or pool was permitted. Twitch has since updated these rules, and no longer specifically mentions locations, but does have rules about swimwear. In 2021, hot tub streams are all the rage once again, an issue that was brought to light in a number of viral social media posts, many criticizing both the streamers and the platform. Controversy over Twitch hot tub streams Twitch streamer MsBananas posted images of four streams, writing \u201cWent on Twitch and seriously got confused as to what app I was actually on\u2026 What in the actual f**k happened to Twitch\u2026?!\u201d Two of the images posted were of hot tub streams, while another was a pole dancing stream. Went on twitch and seriously got confused as too what app I was actually on\u2026. What in the actual fuck happened to twitch\u2026?! I really wanna know\u2026. \ud83e\udd22\ud83e\udd2e pic.twitter.com\/gs6LDjRpey\u2014 Nanners \ud83c\udfae\ud83c\udf63\u2615\ufe0f\ud83e\udd8b (@bbynanners) March 27, 2021 The Tweet sparked debate, as a number of content creators weighed in, some who strongly disagreed. Streamer Pokket replied: \u201cIf you think someone is breaking ToS report them and move on\u2026\u201d Im not insecure. I just dont feel it appropriate for a platform like this. but yeah im a woman hater cause im not a feminist who accepts this sexualization and has morals. I love women. i just feel like streaming should be more than sexualization and money. Bute that MY opinion. \u2014 Nanners \ud83c\udfae\ud83c\udf63\u2615\ufe0f\ud83e\udd8b (@bbynanners) March 28, 2021 Twitch\u2019s rules to blame? 39daph, a streamer with over 800,000 followers, said that it was Twitch who should face criticism, not the individual broadcasters. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s fair to hate on women doing the hot tub meta,\u201d Daph said. \u201cTwitch has the power to do something about it but chooses not to. Their inconsistent enforcement of rules is definitely strange.\u201d also i should note female korean streamers have been banned for less btw \u2014 daph (@39daph) March 30, 2021 Twitch\u2019s rules state: \u201cSwimwear is permitted as long as it completely covers the genitals, and those who present as women must also cover their nipples. Full coverage of buttocks is not required, but camera focus around them is still subject to our sexually suggestive content policy. Coverage must be fully opaque, even when wet. Sheer or partially see-through swimwear or other clothing does not constitute coverage.\u201d Pink Sparkles, another popular streamer, thinks Twitch has become much more relaxed about their enforcement: \u201cIt seems they\u2019ve loosened up their approach a lot more recently.\u201d They used to be on my ass about basically everything a couple of years ago, closely monitoring my stream, and it seems like they\u2019ve loosened up their approach a lot more recently. I\u2019ve gained too much quarantine weight to feel comfortable in a hot tub on stream anyway ahah \ud83e\udd72 \u2014 Izzy G \u2b50 (@Twitch_Pink) March 30, 2021 So far, only one streamer has been banned following a hot tub stream, but KiaraaKitty says it was actually due to one of her guests having a \u201cwardrobe malfunction\u201d, rather than simply for the stream itself. Twitch\u2019s rules, and enforcement of said rules, are under constant scrutiny from the community, as bans are meted out, and can make or break a streamer\u2019s career. It remains to be seen if Twitch makes any updates specifically to address the growing trend of hot tub streams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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