Trying to create “the perfect and most secure place to stream,” Twitch has clarified it sexual harassment coverage in addition to added AutoMod performance to dam problematic messages earlier than they even seem in chats. It is all a part of an enhanced effort to combat again in opposition to abuse on the platform.
On a blog post, Twitch shared a brand new definition for sexual harassment on the platform to supply “clear boundaries round what behaviors are and are not allowed.” The complete clarification is under:
“We outline sexual harassment to embody non-physical behaviors of a sexual nature that trigger customers to really feel uncomfortable, degraded, unsafe, or discouraged from participation. We prohibit undesirable comments–including feedback made utilizing emojis/emotes–regarding somebody’s look or physique, sexual requests or advances, sexual objectification, and destructive statements or assaults associated to an individual’s perceived sexual behaviors or actions, no matter their gender. We additionally don’t tolerate the recording or sharing of non-consensual intimate photographs or movies beneath any circumstances, and should report such content material to legislation enforcement.”
It’s potential the corporate’s workforce could get it unsuitable on consensual messages, Twitch admitted. That is why there’s an Appeals Portal, although any expression of sexual violence won’t be allowed on the streaming service–no matter the context.
As well as, Twitch introduced that AutoMod has been up to date to catch sexual harassment messages earlier than showing in a streamer’s chat. It is also customizable, permitting customers to make it roughly strict. The up to date AutoMod performance solely works for the English language thus far.
Earlier this month, Twitch reinstated former President Donald Trump’s channel after he turned the official Republican nominee for the US presidency in 2024. In the beginning of the 12 months, Twitch fired 500 individuals as a part of huge downsizing.