I would like to suggest a privacy improvement to Twitch's "Users in Chat" list.

Currently, other viewers can see the usernames of people connected to a stream's chat, even if those people have never sent a message.

I believe that simply watching a stream should not automatically make someone's presence visible to other viewers.

My suggestion is:

1. Streamers and moderators should continue to have access to the full list for moderation and community management.
2. Regular viewers should only be able to see users who have explicitly chosen to make their presence visible.
3. By default, users should be hidden from other regular viewers unless they choose otherwise.
4. This setting should not affect the ability to watch streams, participate in chat, or use Twitch normally.

This would give viewers more control over their privacy without removing the tools that streamers and moderators need.

Some viewers prefer to watch quietly without revealing which channels they visit. Others may feel uncomfortable knowing that anyone can check their presence, even when they haven't interacted with the chat.

I believe viewers should have the freedom to decide whether their presence is publicly visible.

Thank you for considering this suggestion.