Twitch Streamers Cheating: Now a Low Severity Offense!

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Twitch Streamers Cheating: Now a Low Severity Offense

Twitch has revamped its enforcement guidelines, introducing a system of time-limited bans for streamers who break the rules. Even those with indefinite suspensions can now apply for reinstatement after six months.

What’s Changed

Streamers with multiple infringements will see those violations eventually drop off their account. If you manage to stay out of trouble for a certain period, your account returns to good standing, effectively erasing the original violation.

More serious violations, like hateful conduct, might stick around for a year or two. However, if you’re caught cheating in a game while streaming on Twitch, that’s now considered low severity, resulting in just a 24-hour suspension.

Twitch’s Explanation

Twitch explained that most violations will expire after a set time. You can track when they expire in the Appeals Portal, and this info will also be in the enforcement emails. Most violations, including cheating in online games, will expire in 90 days. The most severe harms will still result in immediate indefinite suspensions.

Why the Change

Twitch believes escalating consequences will hold users accountable for repeated harmful behavior. Harm is defined as actions leading to physical, emotional, social, or financial damage. Previously indefinitely suspended accounts remain so, but users can apply for reinstatement.

Key Takeaways

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