Kick has addressed worries over content moderation following a string of contentious bans on the platform.
Despite its launch, Kick has continued to permit more controversial content compared to other platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. However, the community has been left confused by several moderation decisions on the green platform.
Despite receiving a one-day suspension, N3on continued to broadcast from the passenger seat of a stunt driver on the site, who dangerously weaved in and out of traffic before crashing their car and fleeing the scene. This action was deemed controversial, with even Adin Ross stating that it should not be permitted on the site.
In light of inquiries from viewers on X about the types of content permitted on the platform, Kick’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Andrew Santamaria, discussed his approach to determining which streams go beyond acceptable boundaries and the website’s efforts to strike a balance.
“N3on has been banned before. However, I acknowledge the purpose of your question and we continuously improve our moderation process with our team as our platform grows,”he clarified. “To put it simply, this goes beyond just N3on. We are setting a new standard in live streaming, where streamers can express themselves within certain limits.”
The Kick employee then discussed the importance of allowing creators to have more “freedom”in their content, noting that there has been a significant increase in restrictions compared to the earlier years of streaming.
N3on was banned for one day after his dangerous driving stream.
The speaker stated that Creators have not had “freedom”since JustinTV, and they are now working towards finding that line.
Before being acquired by Amazon, JustinTV was a pioneering live streaming platform on the internet, lacking the strict moderation measures commonly found on websites today.
Santamaria also mentioned that the team takes pleasure in content that pushes the boundaries and teeters on the edge of being acceptable. However, they concede that viral clips often do not provide the complete context of a broadcast.
Although clips may be shared and people may use them to manipulate the narrative, Kick’s main priority is still improving the communication between the platform and its creators, as expressed by the tweet from Svntvmvriv.
Despite being in the early stages of development as a streaming platform, Kick is currently searching for its unique identity as a competitor to Twitch, without adopting the same level of dedication to free speech as platforms like Rumble.
The company has stated that it is continuously “refining”its approach to handling creators who stream illegal activities that may result in serious consequences.
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