Kickstarter reverses controversial new NSFW content guidelines
Kickstarter has reversed its recent changes to adult content guidelines after backlash from users. The new guidelines had been criticized for being overly restrictive and limiting creative expression. Kickstarter acknowledged that the changes did not align with the community's expectations.
- ▪Kickstarter's new adult content guidelines prohibited pornographic imagery and projects related to sexual pleasure.
- ▪The changes were made to align with policies from Stripe, the platform's payment processor.
- ▪Users expressed concerns that the guidelines represented a form of censorship.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 18:22:42 +0000 |
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Home > Tech Kickstarter reverses controversial new NSFW content guidelines "Honestly? We botched it." By Chase DiBenedetto Chase DiBenedetto Social Good Reporter Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also captures how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny. Read Full Bio on May 20, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Kickstarter admits new adult content guidelines missed the mark.
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