Send out 'watchtime' on the API
As we know, Twitch uses 'watchtime' (or similar variable) to check and give/earn viewers Channel Points, Watch Streak, Drops, Badges, to see if a viewer ACTUALLY viewing a LIVE stream and also give the channel a +1 Viewer Count.
Right now, we, the streamers, can only check, with the API, if they are in CHAT.. And they can be in the chat with the LIVE stream off/paused. Meaning: not watching. (like how the 'Community' button works over the stream's Chat, to see who's there)
We need access to the 'watchtime' too, so we can give those who ACTUALLY watches, our own benefits for watching us. Just like Twitch does.
Since Twitch already using this, for years, it already exist! You just have to share it with the people on the API.
Thanks in advance.
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