Basically one of the primary functions of a moderator is to keep control of the chat so the streamer can put on the best possible show. After the designated amount of time has expired the user is able to type in chat again. While timed out the violating person is not permitted to type in the chat however he or she can still continue to watch the stream. When a timeout is given a custom amount of time can be set or a default timeout of 600 seconds or 10 minutes.

I think it is the job of the moderator to either change the flow of the conversation back to positive by changing the topic or giving a time out when necessary. I don’t believe when there is an initial problem someone should be snap banned if there is a semi intelligent conversation happening. As a mod myself, I definitely feel being a mediator can be one of the most important components to modding. To understand what a mod truly is, let us look to the definitions taken from online dictionary: an arbitrator or mediator, a person who moderates an Internet forum or online discussion, a substance used in a nuclear reactor to retard neutrons. A moderator is a streamer’s right hand man or woman. The one thing that all moderators have in common however, is they are there to support and help the streamer in any way they can.

There are many different types of moderators or mods: paid mods, voluntary mods, troll mods, mods that help with technical stuff, mods that socialize with chat, mods that run home games and even places where everyone is a mod.

If you’ve ever been in a Twitch channel, chances are you have seen some names that have pretty green swords next to them, which indicates that this person is a stream moderator.

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