This week, streaming platform Twitch introduced Content Classification Labels. These are meant to help streamers label their content when they're doing something "mature." These labels are replacing the Mature Content toggle. Streamers are supposed to use Content Classification Labels when their content contains the following:
Mature-Rated Games
Sexual Themes
Drugs, Intoxication, or Excessive Tobacco Use
Violent and Graphic Depictions
Significant Profanity or Vulgarity
Gambling
Kissing or licking a microphone falls under "Sexual Themes." According to Twitch's FAQ, "Examples of sexual themes include prolonged or repeated kissing of another individual or object, detailed non-educational discussions of sexual topics or experiences, and content or behavior that is very likely to elicit a mature chat conversation."
SEE ALSO:What is Twitch? Everything you need to know about the livestreaming platformThose who love ASMR will know that repeating kisses on a mic is a classic ASMR move. The FAQ addresses this, saying: "To be more direct — many ASMR practices are focused on mindfulness and are not sexual, but we consider kissing or licking a microphone to fall within Sexual Themes."
Mashable Light SpeedWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter.By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Thanks for signing up! Twitch's Content Classification Guidelines reiterate that this act is now considered sexual on the platform. Additionally, hot tub streams and pole dancing will fall under Sexual Themes.
Twitch and ASMR fans had varying reactions about the news on Twitter. Some claim Twitch is sexualizing ASMR:
Related Stories- The rise of drag on Twitch
- People love watching ASMR. So why do they keep it a secret?
- ASMR is supposedly nonsexual. So why is there so much ASMR porn?
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
While others emphasize that it's not all ASMR that will be deemed sexual, only kissing and licking:
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Twitch won't suspend streamers for failing to accurately label their streams, the platform stated in the announcement. It will, however, send a warning email and apply the relevant label. If a streamer gets multiple warnings, the label will be applied to their channel and the channel may be locked for days or weeks, depending on the number of warnings.
顶: 53677踩: 415
Twitch says 'kissing or licking' mic is sexual
人参与 | 时间:2024-09-22 09:32:33
相关文章
- Value Judgment
- 现场见证2000万元大奖诞生!广东观摩团赴京看双色球开奖
- The most infuriating part of the Trump v. Hawaii Supreme Court oral arguments.
- Two women accuse former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw of sexual misconduct.
- Against All Odds: How Netflix Made It
- Grandma who accidentally invited a random teen to Thanksgiving loses husband to COVID
- Microsoft patent details folding phone with 3 displays
- 全市两级法院积极开展扫黑除恶专项斗争相关宣传工作
- [From the Scene] How ‘world’s first oil town’ is wrestling to become ‘green'
- Bookstore chain pulls memoir of North Korean founder over controversy
评论专区