Kick has introduced new moderation rules to clamp down on sexual content and hot tub streams in order to comply with Apple App Store policies for their mobile app.
Kick, a streaming platform competing with YouTube and Twitch, has announced new moderation rules to crack down on sexual content and hot tub streams in order to comply with Apple App Store's policy for their mobile app. Despite facing controversy in its content moderation department due to alarming streams involving sex and adult toys, Kick has been gaining popularity, even releasing its own phone app.
The new moderation rules that crack down on sexual content and hot tub streams in order to comply with Apple App Store’s policy for the platform’s mobile app. The changes come after Kick was met with much controversy over particularly alarming streams in recent weeks, including creators having sex while live or showing adult toys on air.
Kick Changes Rules For Sexual Content
The new rules are in line with Apple App Store’s policy for the streaming platform’s mobile app. Despite the platform’s launch being met with much controversy in its content moderation department, it has been making waves in the streaming space by attracting some of the biggest names and offering a 95/5 revenue split.
However, with alarming streams in recent weeks showing creators engaging in sexual activities while live or displaying adult toys, Kick has decided to increase moderation on nudity and sexual conduct on the platform. The co-owner of Kick, Eddie Craven, announced the new rules on the official Kick Discord server, which came into effect immediately as of April 13.https://t.co/pXEG95XArA to begin increasing moderation on nudity and sexual conduct on the platform. This primarily affects the pools, hot tubs & bikinis section.#kickstreaming #kickstreamer #kickarmy #kickaffiliate pic.twitter.com/vbBA7qdQhF
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The new moderation primarily affects the pools, hot tubs, and bikinis section and specifies that underwear, lingerie, and pasties are not allowed. Additionally, offering sexual activities for subs or money is now prohibited.
The co-owner encouraged users to avoid pushing the boundaries on these rules, noting that they will likely be updated in accordance with how receptive people are.
