Twitch released a very detailed review of its nudity and dress policy designed to be broadcast on Tuesday, to over-prepare for situations where the underwear is appropriate whether it goes against the previous rulebook, as broad as cosplay, body art discussions, or streams from a swimming pool or beach.
A review follows suspension Feb. 13 (and the February 21st restoration) of the body painting Forkgirl
The new policy specifies six "fundamental differences" where dressings that violate Twitch's terms are still acceptable. The new rules still prohibit full or partial nudity – specifically banning genital organs or boots, and for women, nipples. "We do not allow for lesser disclosure," Twitch said, but "wisdom is not restricted as long as these overlapping requirements are met."
“Variety of condition” includes swimming and surfing while at the beach, at a concert, or at a festival; body art; breastfeeding, embedding Twitch-endorsed content; the original external broadcast is public, as well as a "total change" such as from the maritime arrangement to the external IRL broadcast.
"This list is endless, we will update from time to time as the needs of the community evolve."
In designing and sharing this new policy, Twitch found that the old one "depended on a shared understanding of what was appropriate in certain contexts." Thus, the new, specific reporting standard “reduces the reliance on the policy to one presumed definition that is inherently acceptable.
"This new standard translates better to global conditions and will help improve firm performance," wrote Twitch.
