Twitch introduces new strike and ban rules with flexible penalties and educational courses

Twitch is implementing a new enforcement strategy for its community guidelines, emphasizing education and flexibility in penalties. The platform will now allow strikes for "low severity" rule violations to expire after a set period, although details are still being finalized. However, serious offenses such as those involving child safety, terrorism, or hateful conduct will continue to result in permanent strikes.

When a strike is issued, users will receive detailed information, including relevant chat messages or clips, to provide context. This aims to make penalties less severe for long-term users by ensuring that past violations don't permanently affect an account's standing. The revamped system seeks to balance platform safety with fairness, particularly for users who may have unintentionally breached guidelines.

Additionally, violators will have the chance to take educational courses and quizzes to reduce their punishment. Developed with input from external experts like the Anti-Defamation League, these courses cover topics such as hateful conduct, sexual content, and gambling. Enhanced information and educational opportunities are also intended to help users appeal unfair strikes.