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People are discussing Kickstarter’s reversal of newly introduced mature/“adult content” rules after a week of backlash. Coverage highlights the company’s apology for botching the policy rollout and “betraying” its anti-establishment ethos.

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Key Takeaway Kickstarter rolled back its new mature content guidelines following criticism, and has apologized for the way the rules were handled.
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Kickstarter rolled back its new mature content guidelines following criticism, and has apologized for the way the rules were handled.

People are discussing Kickstarter’s reversal of newly introduced mature/“adult content” rules after a week of backlash. Coverage highlights the company’s apology for botching the policy rollout and “betraying” its anti-establishment ethos.

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Top 2 signals · Kickstarter rolled back its new mature content guidelines
PC Gamer · 2d ago
Kickstarter rolls back new mature content guidelines after week of backlash
Eurogamer · 5d ago
"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

Briefing Findings · Kickstarter rolled back its new mature content guidelines

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Action taken Rolled back new mature content guidelines
Time window Backlash lasted about a week
Company response Kickstarter apologized for criticized adult content rules

What to Watch

  • Watch for any further updates to Kickstarter’s mature/“adult content” guidelines after the rollback. PC Gamer
  • Follow coverage for follow-up clarification on how Kickstarter defines and moderates mature content. Eurogamer

What Changed

  • Kickstarter rolls back new mature content guidelines after week of backlash PC Gamer
  • "Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit" Eurogamer
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eurogamer.net

"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its fiercely contested adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

Kickstarter is the latest platform struggling with adult content-related, payment processor issues. But as apologies go, this is a good one.

5d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
engadget.com

Kickstarter rolls back its mature content policy after outcry - Engadget

Kickstarter is going back to its previous rules around mature content after creators criticized the new policy it introduced last week.

5d ago Mariella Moon
thegamer.com

Kickstarter To Allow Adult Content Again, Walks Back Policy Governed By Payment Processors

The policy was only announced last week, but Kickstarter admits "we botched it."

5d ago Sam Woods
theverge.com

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