New Twitch guidelines detailing on- and off-stream behaviour have today come into effect in an attempt to elevate streamers as roles models.
“Creators are role models and leaders of the communities they create or foster around them,” Twitch said of the new guidelines. “Creators should consider the consequences of their statements and actions of their audiences; we ask that you make a good faith effort to quell any efforts from those in your community to harass others.”
The new guidelines stress that harassing or hateful chat is curbed on streams, with Twitch advising that streamers use tools like AutoMod and a proper moderation team should be employed.
Moreover, a new Twitch dress code is in effect, calling for streamers to “wear attire that would be publicly appropriate for the context, location, and activity they are broadcasting.
“For example, workout clothes would be appropriate for a fitness stream and a swimsuit would be appropriate for a stream from a public beach,” Twitch advised.
Guidelines for off-stream behaviour are in effect, though Twitch will only take action against off-stream antics if those actions can be proven and are directly tied to a specific streamer.
Twitch stressed that it will not be actively monitoring off-stream behaviour, nor will it be acting on any off-stream behaviour prior to today.
For more on Twitch’s new guidelines, head here.
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