

They’re the first line of defense for streamers.” Getting to work They also help streamers do administrative work and more. “They do things like moderate chat, they ban folks, time out folks and mute folks for a certain period of time. “Mods do several things when it comes specifically to the streaming community,” Wong said. On Twitch, volunteers who help streamers with these tasks are called moderators, or “mods.” In fact, it’s not uncommon to see the hashtag “#PetTheMods” pop up on social media or in stream chats as viewers and streamers express their appreciation for these volunteers. Some of the most popular streamers, such as Ninja, who has over 16 million followers and 500 million accumulated views, need help answering questions, making sure closed captions are working, moderating chat for inappropriate comments, and a slew of other backend issues. Users can “sub” to streamers and chat with fellow watchers during the livestream. One of the most popular sites for creators is Twitch, which allows users to livestream games, musical performances, charity events, chatting sessions with users, and more. Sprise founders and cousins Montana Wong and Kevin Boodtama.
