As a long-time follower and supporter of VTubers, I must say that I find the recent Twitch rule change to be a bit disheartening. Having watched these talented individuals grow and flourish over the years, it’s disappointing to see them face yet another hurdle in their creative journey.
VTubers are displeased due to a recent update on Twitch’s rules, which now necessitates that their virtual avatars must be completely clothed.
Over recent years, there’s been a growing trend known as VTubing, where content creators use artificial intelligence models to portray themselves instead of revealing their actual faces. Some of these individuals are purely dedicated VTubers, while others incorporate aspects of their real selves into the characters they present.
VTubers, similar to other content creators, have experienced significant success, with Ironmouse even breaking the all-time subscriber record on Twitch in September. Yet, this success comes with its own challenges as they must continually strive to improve and outdo themselves.
The latest models might come with a hefty price tag, and recently, Twitch has updated its regulations, mandating that VTubers must be fully concealed – even their hips are included in this requirement.
On October 7, a new rule was introduced as part of the Enforcement Notes feature, and it’s clear that VTubers are not happy about it.
In a recent tweet, LeahKities mentioned that there are several vtubers, including herself, who don’t have their avatars fully covered. She cautioned that creating new outfits to comply with constantly evolving guidelines can be costly and time-consuming. Keep this clarified rule in mind!
Twitch has officially stated that vtuber costumes should always cover the hips area. There are many vtubers like myself who may not adhere to this fully. Keep in mind that regularly updating costumes to conform with evolving guidelines can be both expensive and time-consuming. Be cautious of this recent clarification!
— 🦋 Leahkitties 🦋 (@leahkitties) October 7, 2024
Others, such as Elixria, questioned Twitch about the change, stating, “If you’re going to modify attire, make sure it applies to everyone and not just VTubers.
“Is Twitch actively trying to make every vtuber migrate to YouTube? Because if that’s the case, they’re doing a really good job,” commented another.
It seems like Twitch is making an effort to encourage every VTuber to move to YouTube, and if this is their intention, they are definitely succeeding effectively. -🤖
— Screenshots from /vt/ 6: Return of the RRAT (@vt_takes3) October 7, 2024
The same rule seems to apply to other streamers too.” This comment had me chuckling unexpectedly. I wasn’t aware that Twitch was into comedy, but… “This just reinforces the idea that Twitch might not be fond of Vtubers,” said another.
It’s suggested that each Virtual YouTuber should create a 3D model for their streams, allowing them to joke that it’s actually a VRChat model.
On Twitch, additional guidelines have been implemented to ensure that in-game characters won’t face penalties. Yet, the specific category a channel is broadcasting from will be considered when enforcing these rules.
We’ll have to wait and see if these rules are tweaked again following the backlash.
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2024-10-08 13:26