Twitch's Ad Policies Spark Backlash and Creator Exodus.

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Twitch faced backlash from content creators after implementing changes to sponsorship guidelines, including limiting on-screen logos to 3% of screen size and disallowing burned-in video, display, and audio ads. The rules were criticized for being overly broad and potentially harmful to existing deals and events. Twitch responded with a statement acknowledging the confusion and promising to rewrite the guidelines, but the language remains on the website. The incident highlights ongoing issues with Twitch's decision-making and communication, causing instability and fear among creators.
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