Kick eventually added a report button to channels as criticism of censorship continued 2023

Kick has finally added a report button after months of controversial content on the platform and concerns about a lack of moderation on the part of rival Twitch.

All live streamers, and especially those who take their broadcasts beyond the limits of the community guidelines, will now be reported on Kick thanks to a recent change that added additional functionality Report channels.

Since its release, Kick has been no stranger to controversy, with many streamers banned from other platforms moving to new sites to start over, and the series’ constant antics of many people streamed it live, even leading to arrest.

After Ice Poseidon had a “creepy” encounter with a prostitute in Australia and Johnny Somali was arrested for trespassing after a series of controversial broadcasts in Japan, Kick added a report button and revealed his plan. functional improvement plan.

Kick added a report button after many controversial threads

On October 6, Kick updated its community guidelines, saying it added a report button because the platform prioritizes the safety of all its members.

“This feature allows you to actively contribute to maintaining Kick’s safe and respectful environment by reporting any behavior that violates policies or compromises user safety,” Kick said. use”.

“If you encounter a user engaging in harassment, hate speech, or other behavior that violates our community guidelines, please use the ‘Report’ button.”

However, Kick reiterates that its platform can get “noisy” and warns users that the site may not be for everyone if they expect a tame experience.

“If you always want to have full control over your environment, you may have difficulty with Kick. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can freely express themselves while respecting others. We are committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, and we appreciate your input on this journey together.”

On X, formerly known as Twitter, Kick reiterated its commitment to addressing reports of streams that violate its community guidelines.

Additionally, Kick revealed that its reporting system is not yet complete and that reporting functionality will become “more advanced” as the platform develops.

We’ll have to see if these changes have a significant impact on the types of content we see on Kick as the streaming wars rage on.

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