Twitch streamers outraged over new unban request feature Twitch[jwplayer mfcRpjb4]Dozens of Twitch streamers have criticized the Amazon-owned streaming platform after the introduction of a controversial feature that allows banned viewers to get back in contact. While the vast majority of Twitch viewers get along well, there\u2019s the odd rotten egg that steps over the line. This is why time-outs and bans are both featured on Twitch. Moderators are able to punish viewers for bad behavior, often barring them from select channels as a whole. From rude messages in chat to pesky spam, bans are there as a safety measure to counter it all. Once banned, there was no way for these accounts to annoy or harass streamers moving forward. That was up until today, at least. Twitch revealed a new widget on Sep. 30 that allows mods to go through \u2018unban requests.\u2019 While it could prove useful for the odd occasion where an account is wrongfully banned, the announcement mainly went down like a ton of bricks. \ud83d\udce2 Hey Mods! We’ve added a widget in Mod View that lets you manage unban requests. Channel banned users can submit an appeal through the Chat column, which you can review and take action on, anonymously. We’ll be bringing the ability to send unban requests to mobile soon! pic.twitter.com\/C79dN68YCc \u2014 Twitch Support (@TwitchSupport) September 30, 2020 \u201cChannel banned users can submit an appeal through the Chat column,\u201d the Twitch Support post explained. Through this appeal, moderators can then \u201creview and take action.\u201d This gives pesky accounts a second chance at doing the right thing, but it also sets the stage for even more bother. Banned accounts can continue their poor behavior through this section. As a result, many content creators were hesitant about the new feature. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to get harassed in my unban requests,\u201d former Twitch staff member \u2018retr0ali\u2019 replied. Twitch soon clarified that spam won\u2019t be permitted through the new system. Accounts can\u2019t spam through the feature as \u201cit is only possible to request to be unbanned once.\u201d Despite this measure, many still wish that it was never added in the first place. \u201cWe need the ability to opt-out of this system ASAP,\u201d Twitch streamer \u2018tavi_wolf,\u2019 demanded. \u201cWhen someone is banned they\u2019re banned for a reason, why would anybody want this feature?\u201d \u2018Alanna_Sterling\u2019 added. When someone is banned they\u2019re banned for a reason, why would anybody want this feature? ? no thank you \u2014 Alanna Sterling (MermaidUnicorn) (@Alanna_Sterling) October 1, 2020 This isn\u2019t the first controversial feature Twitch has added in the past few weeks. On September 15 the streaming platform came under fire for new and intrusive ads. Perhaps with enough community backlash, the latest addition will come with the ability to opt-out. We\u2019ll be sure to keep you updated with any further developments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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