How does Twitch's recent controversy, allowing nudity under the guise of art, impact content creation and what does it mean for the platform's community standards? What are the repercussions for both the developers and the gaming community as "The Day Before," the highly anticipated post-apocalyptic open-world MMO, is revealed to be a scam with publishers failing to deliver what was promised? What is driving the growing trend of "reality shifting," where individuals use subliminal sounds and cues to purportedly shift to other realities, and how is this phenomenon influencing digital culture?
Join us on The MED Podcast as we delve into these controversial topics from the world of digital streaming, gaming, and the intriguing concept of reality shifting
Timestamps:
(5:07) - Introduction to the MED Podcast addressing recent changes in Twitch's nudity and artistic content policies.
(5:29) - Dialogue on the impact of policies on content creators, emphasizing attractiveness and its influence on viewership.
(6:43) - Mention of hot tub streams and the perception of Twitch's policies, particularly concerning female streamers.
(8:14) - Exploration of the natural factor of attractiveness and its relevance to Twitch guidelines.
(9:24) - Critique of streaming platforms reversing decisions, highlighting the ban of specific streamers.
(12:46) - Clarification on the ban of MorgPie, discussing policy changes, and the vague nature of Twitch's guidelines.
(13:27) - Acknowledgment of Twitch's loose policies, allowing activities like hot tub and bathtub streams.
(15:04) - Mention of Twitch addressing concerns about drawing not safe for work content.
(21:11) - Discussion on the challenges of creating detailed policies and the commercial aspect of nudity on Twitch.
(23:08) - Debate on whether Twitch content involving nudity can be considered art.
(25:23) - Exploration of the line between streaming nudity for money and the potential comparison to prostitution.
(28:36) - Clarification on why streaming nudity on Twitch might not meet the definition of prostitution.
(29:47) - Discussion on incentivizing donations with explicit content and the potential implications.
(31:23) - Concerns about the dehumanization of influencers and the impact on self-respect.
(36:18) - Transition to "The Day Before" game, discussing its disappointing release, false advertising, and studio closure.
(43:25) - Discussion about Fnastic's closure, accusations of scamming, and ethics of developers scamming players.
(52:01) - Skepticism about the legitimacy of "The Day Before" and the impact of game delays on gamers.
(54:03) - Comparison between Rockstar and Fntastic in terms of game development.
(57:13) - Critique of "The Day Before" being considered a rug pull and disappointment with its development.
(1:16:22) - Introduction to reality shifting's popularity on platforms like Twitter.
(1:16:47) - Discussion on the concept, methods, skepticism, and criticism of reality shifting.
(1:19:05) - Analyzing psychological and emotional aspects of reality shifting and its impact on mental health.
(1:19:35) - Expressing opinions or skepticism about the idea of reality shifting.
(1:20:00) - Concluding thoughts on the cultural significance of reality shifting on social media.
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