Twitch response to VTuber tag exploit slammed as \u201cunacceptable\u201d Twitch: Marina \/ TwitchVTubers are speaking out after Twitch addressed concerns of non-virtual streamers using its \u2018VTuber\u2019 tag, claiming they would take care of the matter \u201clater this year.\u201d Twitch is a haven for all sorts of content. From globetrotting IRL streams to game shows with celebrity guests and more, the purple streaming platform has something for everyone. The VTuber community has also taken residence on the site in a huge way, fostering supportive communities and racking up a shocking viewership in the process. VTubers refer to streamers who use virtual, anime-style avatars to represent themselves. This is achieved with motion tracking technology, allowing streamers to interact with their audiences in a unique way. Earlier this month, some VTubers expressed concern after noticing that non-virtual streamers were using the VTuber tag on Twitch. Tags on the site allow users to search for content that they specifically want to watch \u2014 but in this case, viewers looking for VTubers were getting met with huge streamers like xQc and Amouranth, who used both the VTuber and ASMR tags on their broadcasts. Twitch got a huge problem with ASMR streamer using the wrong tags. Seriously Amouranth and many other people are using the Vtuber tag and it\u2019s misleading and disrespectful to actual Vtuber that want to grow on Twitch pic.twitter.com\/cPmSTvPJuL \u2014 GreyLumos (@GreyLumos_) April 17, 2022 Twitch response to VTuber tag drama sparks outrage One English VTuber, Marina, took matters into their own hands and contacted Twitch regarding the matter. However, the site\u2019s response wasn\u2019t exactly what she was hoping for. A Twitch administrator replied to her concerns, saying that while the company understands the need for correct tagging, they \u201cdo not feel Twitch should be the judge of Creators\u2019 personal or creative identity.\u201d \u201cWe typically only enforce the misuse of tags when it is associated with other behavior that violates our Community Guidelines, such as hateful conduct or harassment,\u201d the admin wrote. Marina posted a screenshot of the exchange to Twitter, saying that \u201c\u2018Later this year\u2019 is unacceptable. We need action NOW.\u201d UPDATE: Twitch has replied. “”Our goal is to have more to share with you about the tags feature later this year.”” Later this year is unacceptable. We need action NOW. pic.twitter.com\/ooZNJIv9xd \u2014 Marina \ud83e\udd91 Kraken Mommy (@MarinaVT_) April 22, 2022 A slew of other VTubers and fans have spoken out in support of Marina and the community \u2014 but several big streamers aren\u2019t really concerned about the ordeal. Notably, xQc and Sodapoppin both dismissed outrage surrounding the use of VTuber tags, with xQc saying: \u201cThe reality is, nobody should give a f**k. If you\u2019re mad, you are the only person who cares.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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