Mixer, the streaming platform that recently managed to sign on Ninja to stream exclusively on their service over Twitch, is being criticized for what some call strict and likely sexist clothing guidelines.
Mixer's official clothing guidelines states that "There are some limits to what streamers can wear on camera. Our rules on clothing attempt to allow for expression while still keeping things safe for the wide variety of audience members that make use of our site."
The clothing guide itself is split into three sections: "Family friendly stream," "Teen Stream," and "18+ stream."
By Mixer's standards, a family friendly stream must meet the standard of "clothing must cover [the] entire visible body from a few inches above the bust-line. It cannot be strapless and should show little to no cleavage." Similarly, a teen stream is allowed to show "more than a hint of cleavage," but clothing must still be strapless and cover "the entire body."
The 18+ category is where things get noticeably more lenient. Streamers must have their chests covered "from the bust-line to the end of the rib cage," crop tops are allowed, and strapless tops are allowed so long as it's clear that the streamer is still wearing a top. Additionally, "situational appropriate clothing" is allowed, such as swimwear at a beach, and sports bra at a gym.
Mixer is owned by Microsoft.
A number of streamers, content creators, and industry workers on social media have criticized the guideline for being needlessly strict against female/feminine streamers and content creators.
Mixer's official clothing guidelines states that "There are some limits to what streamers can wear on camera. Our rules on clothing attempt to allow for expression while still keeping things safe for the wide variety of audience members that make use of our site."
The clothing guide itself is split into three sections: "Family friendly stream," "Teen Stream," and "18+ stream."
By Mixer's standards, a family friendly stream must meet the standard of "clothing must cover [the] entire visible body from a few inches above the bust-line. It cannot be strapless and should show little to no cleavage." Similarly, a teen stream is allowed to show "more than a hint of cleavage," but clothing must still be strapless and cover "the entire body."
The 18+ category is where things get noticeably more lenient. Streamers must have their chests covered "from the bust-line to the end of the rib cage," crop tops are allowed, and strapless tops are allowed so long as it's clear that the streamer is still wearing a top. Additionally, "situational appropriate clothing" is allowed, such as swimwear at a beach, and sports bra at a gym.
Mixer is owned by Microsoft.
A number of streamers, content creators, and industry workers on social media have criticized the guideline for being needlessly strict against female/feminine streamers and content creators.
