Douyin Set To Ban Excessive Filters; Live Streamers May Face Penalties or Permanent Bans

New rules circulating online state that starting Jan 1, creators who distort their looks risk reduced traffic or account shutdown. Douyin, the Chinese counterpart of TikTok, has reportedly introduced a new ban aimed at forcing live streamers to present a more authentic version of themselves. According to multiple viral posts, starting January 1, live stream hosts will no longer be allowed...