Twitch updates suspension evasion policy, allows interaction with banned user content

Twitch has updated its Suspension Evasion Policy, enabling streamers to interact with content from banned users without facing penalties.The policy change allows streamers to comment on or respond to video-on-demand or livestreams from suspended accounts, although direct hosting of banned users or their active participation in a channel is still not allowed. Twitch stated that the policy revision is aimed at balancing the enforcement of suspensions with facilitating community discussions on relevant topics.

The community's response to the policy change has been mixed, with some users calling for more clarity on suspensions and limitations on the number of bans an individual can receive over a certain period.

The policy revision comes as Twitch faces growing competition from platforms like Kick, which has more lenient ban policies and offers higher payouts. The policy change is part of Twitch's efforts to maintain community standards while encouraging open discussions amid the rapidly changing streaming platform landscape.