Feature Request: 30-Minute Chat Delay for New Accounts in Streams with Fewer Than 10 Viewers to reduce spamming activity

Hello Twitch Team,I’ve been observing a growing problem that’s really hurting small streamers, especially those with fewer than 10 viewers. Spammers are targeting these streams using brand-new accounts—created within the last 24 hours—to flood chats with scam messages. For example, I’ve seen messages like:"Hey Fam ♥ I followed you ♥ Do me favor Can you please Use Cõde 'KRME' in the item shop, ♥""Supppp! Can you use my Cõde 'paf2' in the item shop? It would mean a lot to me! ♥ I’ve already followed you back – thanks a ton!"These spammers join the stream right away, often before any moderators can react, and their messages disrupt the community while promoting fake codes or scams. Since small streams typically don’t have dedicated moderators, this issue is even more challenging for them.My Suggestion:
I propose adding a 30-minute chat delay for accounts that are less than 24 hours old, but only for streams with fewer than 10 viewers. Here’s how it could work:When a new account joins a stream with 9 or fewer viewers, they’d need to watch the stream for 30 minutes before they can send messages in chat.After 30 minutes, they can chat normally, ensuring they’re likely genuine viewers.This delay wouldn’t apply to streams with 10 or more viewers, so it won’t affect larger communities.Why This Helps:
This feature would act as a shield against spammers by giving streamers and their existing viewers a chance to spot and report suspicious activity. It protects small streamers who are just starting out and don’t have the resources to manage constant spam. By limiting the delay to streams with fewer than 10 viewers, we avoid inconveniencing bigger streams that already have moderation teams in place. This could make the Twitch experience safer and more enjoyable for everyone, especially new creators.How It Could Be Implemented:
The system could automatically detect the account creation date and the stream’s viewer count. If both conditions are met (account under 24 hours old and stream under 10 viewers), the delay kicks in. Streamers could also get a notification about this feature to help them understand why some new users aren’t chatting right away.Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and consider my suggestion! I really believe it could make a big difference for small streamers on Twitch.