Kickstarter just killed its new mature content rules
Kickstarter has retracted its recently implemented mature content rules after community backlash. The company acknowledged that the changes were influenced by its payment processor, Stripe, which has strict regulations regarding sexual content. Kickstarter plans to advocate for more flexibility and clarity from Stripe while reverting to its previous guidelines.
- ▪Kickstarter's new content guidelines included prohibitions on certain sexual wellness products.
- ▪The company received significant feedback from its community, prompting the retraction of the new rules.
- ▪Kickstarter's COO stated that the updates were primarily driven by requirements from Stripe, its payment processor.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechKickstarterCloseKickstarterPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All KickstarterKickstarter just killed its new mature content rules“Honestly? We botched it.”“Honestly? We botched it.”by TC SottekCloseTC SottekSenior EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by TC SottekMay 19, 2026, 6:30 PM UTCLinkShareGiftTC SottekCloseTC SottekPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by TC Sottek is a senior editor who has obsessed over headlines and internet speeds since 2011.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Verge.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Verge
