They literally JUST implemented this feature across their entire back catalog of content - and are now dealing with the reality of what it is and isn't flagging. This is the equivalent of the dentist taking the drill out of the bag, realizing he's got the wrong bit affixed - then having the patient sprint out of the room because "Who dares fuck something that simple up?" despite not knowing the first goddamn thing about dentistry.
Most likely, we'll see a reality similar to the current state of YouTube's ContentID. Which is by no means good - it's still a massive pain in the ass, and can flag content incorrectly. But the appeals process is streamlined enough that most content creators can manage. And since Twitch isn't even challenging live broadcasts (where streamers make the lion's share of revenue), this shouldn't be as large an issue in the long term.
Just saw this, thought it was apropos:
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UH UH NO NO NO
YOU CANT PLAY FAVORITES.
THATS NOT HOW IT WORKS BABY.
NO BIAS BULLSHIT
Only song not licensed on the GTA V radio is this one. Enjoy.
FUCK CHARITY, WHERE'S MY MONEY BITCH?
Only song not licensed on the GTA V radio is this one. Enjoy.
Darude probably made Rick Astley "Rickroll" money from that song gaining meme status.
And by that I mean he probably hasn't made a damn cent, and is now very bitter about it.
Twitch clearly thought this through.
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Well DreamHack hired him to do a show because of it.
Twitch clearly thought this through.
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Sounds like youtube thing all over again. Seems like they didn't do much in the way of tweaking.
Until Twitch has The Google Algorithm Magicians on board... it's worse than that, I'd like to think.
Them muting a Charity video is downright appalling.
I would love to be a fly on the wall at the twitch offices right now. I want to see their reactions to the backlash.
They have a one billion deal on the table, all they care is for PR to manage the crisis until the sale proceeds and they get the cash, then it is google's problem.
I would love to be a fly on the wall at the twitch offices right now. I want to see their reactions to the backlash.
I don't think twitch is big enough to get away with BS like this. Ustream or something else will take over
I think so too. The streaming community could definitely start shifting over to a different service if things at Twitch get as bad as it looks like they're going to.I don't think twitch is big enough to get away with BS like this. Ustream or something else will take over
I don't think twitch is big enough to get away with BS like this. Ustream or something else will take over
I don't think twitch is big enough to get away with BS like this. Ustream or something else will take over
What's sad is seeing public domain music caught by the thing (Which has happened, I've seen it).
Going to be fun seeing Twitch respond to this mess.
They rarely respond to controversy. Remember the whole furry boyfriend emoticon and bannings and the likes?
It took what...weeks for them to do anything and I don't remember much resolution to it, and this was after they basically denied it for the longest time.
Gamespot already posted a story about it. It's hitting major game sites; this isn't a speedrun-exclusive drama horse.
Oh noes, everyone fears the hard hitting analysis of Gamespot ;p
Yeah Google has definitely purchased them.
I sure do like not bandwagon overreacting at everything constantly which seems to happen here.
What a rebel.
They rarely respond to controversy. Remember the whole furry boyfriend emoticon and bannings and the likes?
They rarely respond to controversy. Remember the whole furry boyfriend emoticon and bannings and the likes?
It took what...weeks for them to do anything and I don't remember much resolution to it, and this was after they basically denied it for the longest time.
They rarely respond to controversy. Remember the whole furry boyfriend emoticon and bannings and the likes?
It took what...weeks for them to do anything and I don't remember much resolution to it, and this was after they basically denied it for the longest time.
I can't see them not responding in some way.
I can't see it being anything other than a stock corporate message if they do respond.