Twitch updates sexual content guidelines amid \u2018topless\u2019 meta backlash Twitch \/ MorgpieTwitch has updated its guidelines on sexual content following mass outrage that occurred as a result of a new \u2018topless\u2019 meta taking over the site. Over the weekend of December 8, a new \u2018meta\u2019 gained popularity on Twitch after streamer, cosplayer, and OnlyFans model \u2018Morgpie\u2019 went viral on social media. Morgpie\u2019s stream showed the broadcaster seemingly topless, sparking outrage across the net as to what kinds of content was allowed on Twitch. Three days later, Morgpie was banned \u2014 but now, Twitch has officially switched up its guidelines in relation to sexual content on its platform, making big changes for streamers. Twitch changes guidelines after \u2018topless\u2019 stream backlash In response to feedback from streamers regarding its guidelines, Twitch rolled out a massive update to its \u201capproach to sexual content\u201d on December 13. In a large post, Twitch clarified a few major changes for the update, one of which now allows \u201ccontent that \u2018deliberately highlights breasts, buttocks or pelvic region,\u2019 even when fully clothed\u201d \u2014 provided that it is properly labeled. This aligns with one of the three reasons Twitch gave Morgpie for her ban earlier this week, leaving viewers assuming that \u2018topless\u2019 streams might be allowed moving forward. Twitch also admitted that its previous outlook on this content \u201cwas out of line with industry standards and resulted in female-presenting streamers being disproportionately penalized.\u201d Other policies that were once prohibited and are now allowed with a label include \u201cfictionalized \u2026fully exposed female-presenting breasts and\/or genitals or buttocks regardless of gender,\u201d \u201cbody writing on female-presenting breasts and\/or buttocks regardless of gender,\u201d and \u201cerotic dances that involve disrobing or disrobing gestures, such as strip teases.\u201d That\u2019s not all; certain dances, such as \u201ctwerking, grinding, and pole dancing\u201d are now allowed to stream on Twitch without a label, and broadcasts that are labeled with \u201cDrugs, Intoxication, or Excessive Tobacco Use; Violent and Graphic Depictions; Gambling; and\/or Sexual Themes\u201d will no longer be allowed on Twitch\u2019s home page. This marks a major shift for Twitch\u2019s policies on such content. While responses currently appear to be mixed, many viewers are happy about the changes coming to the site\u2019s homepage, regardless. Keep it locked to Dexerto for more Twitch news and entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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