Meta introduces rating system for 18 prohibited contents on metaverse platform 'Horizon Worlds'



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Horizon Worlds ' developed by Facebook operator Meta allows users to create and share VR content as creators. Meta is now able to add the '18+' tag to user-generated content to create adult content that was previously completely banned.

Horizon Mature Worlds Policy | Meta Store
https://store.facebook.com/en-gb/help/quest/articles/horizon/create-in-horizon-worlds/restrictions-to-worlds-in-horizon/

Meta Introduces 18+ Tag Policy For Mature Content In Horizon
https://uploadvr.com/horizon-worlds-mature-policy/

Meta adds an 18 and up tag in Horizon Worlds, opening the door to mature VR content --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/22/23274676/meta-horizon-worlds-mature-content-18-plus-tag

Since the time when the company name was Facebook, Meta has invested a lot in the virtual space 'Metaverse' where people can play, work, and shop. Horizon Worlds announced by Meta not only allows users to play with various contents in the form of avatars and interact with other users, but also allows users to create VR contents such as clothes, paintings, movies, games, etc. is. Meta launched a $ 10 million (1.1 billion yen at that time) fund to support creators ...

Facebook's social VR service renamed to 'Horizon Worlds' and launched a 1.1 billion yen fund to support creators --GIGAZINE



We are promoting the creation and sharing of VR content by users by starting a monetization program for creators.

Meta launches monetization program on Metaverse platform 'Horizon Worlds' --GIGAZINE



Horizon Worlds policy released by Meta in April 2022 states that 'content for adults or of sexual nature, such as nude, sexually explicit or suggestive depictions of people, sexually provoking or suggesting. 'What you are doing' 'Content that describes regulated products or actions such as prescription drugs, marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, gambling' 'Extreme or violent content including blood and grotesque' is prohibited Was being done.



However, in July 2022, the policy was updated, and it became clear that some content could be created and shared by tagging it as '18+'. Content that is permitted with a tag limited to 18 years and older is 'content that suggests sexuality. For example, near-naked state, depiction of sexually suggestive or suggestive people, excessive sexuality. 'Environment focused on activities that suggest to' 'VR world specializing in promoting marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, age-restricted behavior (including gambling), or core content' It is 'content of intense or overly violent fiction, including blood and grotesque, that may be received or disliked.'



On the other hand, content that is not allowed even if tagged only for those over 18 years old is 'Nude, depiction of people in explicit positions, explicit sexual or provocative content and VR world', 'Illegal drug use or prescription drugs' Content that describes and promotes abuse of 'Content that tries to buy or sell the product you are using' is mentioned, and it does not mean that you allow anything.



According to UploadVR, a VR-related media, if creators who have already created VR content do not update existing content or add tags during August, the content will automatically have a 'tag for 18 years old and over'. It will be granted.

This change follows the announcement that Meta has changed its previous policy of requiring a Facebook account when logging in to Oculus, allowing it to log in with its own Meta account. To create a new Meta account, you need to register your name, email address, phone number, payment information, and date of birth, and the user is required to be 13 years old or older (14 years old or older only in Spain and South Korea). increase.

No need for Facebook account required when logging in with Oculus --GIGAZINE



Foreign media The Verge said, 'You may have noticed that there are many vague parts of the content. How much is' over-suggested 'in the case of sex? (Some countries) In many regions, cannabis is illegal in the United States (although cannabis is legal in the region). Meta considers moderation in the metaverse to be essential to success, but with creators trying to push the boundaries. There is no doubt that there is room for problems during this period. '

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