Twitch has long banned usernames that violate its TOS and usernames with obviously odious content like racial slurs. It says this more stringent username policy is part of its continuing efforts to curb hateful conduct and harassment.
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Twitch is clarifying more policies for streamers and viewers. This time, it’s cracking down on sexual harassment.
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Twitch says no more sex, drugs in usernames
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TikTok Introduces Extensive Policies Against Sexual Harassment, Dangerous Pranks
TikTok today introduced new Community Guidelines and tools it says are intended to “better support the well-being of our community.”
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YouTube Bans Content Endorsing QAnon, Pizzagate
One day after expanding its pandemic misinformation policies to include conspiracies and other lies about COVID vaccinations, YouTube is taking aim at QAnon.
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Instagram To Review Its Policies, Algorithms For Any Bias Against Black Community
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YouTube Updates Child Safety Policies To Remove Adult-Themed Videos Aimed At Kids
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