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Kickstarter is apologizing for its criticized adult content policies after backlash, with the company saying it betrayed its own "f*ck the establishment" roots. The discussion is centered on whether the platform will meaningfully revise its rules to better support creators.

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Key Takeaway Kickstarter has publicly apologized for its adult content rules after criticism that they conflict with the platform's original anti-establishment identity.
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Kickstarter has publicly apologized for its adult content rules after criticism that they conflict with the platform's original anti-establishment identity.

Kickstarter is apologizing for its criticized adult content policies after backlash, with the company saying it betrayed its own "f*ck the establishment" roots. The discussion is centered on whether the platform will meaningfully revise its rules to better support creators.

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Eurogamer · 8d ago
"Honestly? We botched it" - Kickstarter apologises for its criticised adult content rules, and for betraying its "f*ck the establishment spirit"

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Apology Kickstarter apologised for its criticized adult content rules
Identity clash Company said it betrayed its "f*ck the establishment spirit"
Topic Adult content rules

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  • Watch Kickstarter's policy updates for any concrete changes to adult content rules. Eurogamer

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  • "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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Kickstarter rolls back new mature content guidelines after week of backlash

The crowdfunder's payment processor, Stripe, "can still suspend a campaign that Kickstarter has approved."

5d ago Justin Wagner

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