Due to this controversy, just a few days after the news was released, the company suddenly backed down thanks, in large part, to user protests.
On the other hand, the determination to maintain adult content is also intended to maintain its place in the industry in the face of TikTok, which has just announced adult-only live broadcasts, that is, you must be over 18 years old. to be able to do it.
Until now, only streamers over the age of 16 with at least 1,000 followers can stream. As of November 23, they must be 18.
However, TikTok has not explained much more about this change, and it is seen as an extension of the current rule (such as the one that requires you to be over 18 years old to monetize videos or over 16 to be able to send and receive direct messages). Both measures are intended to protect the community.