I would like to suggest a new feature to help prevent harassment, trolling, and spam in chat — a comment restriction based on channel points.

Currently, Twitch allows “follow-only mode,” where users must follow a channel for a certain amount of time before commenting. However, this method is ineffective against harassment, as trolls can easily bypass it by creating multiple new accounts and following again.

Another option, limiting comments to phone-verified users only, also has some drawbacks. While it helps ensure account authenticity, it can unintentionally exclude legitimate viewers who prefer not to share their personal phone number due to privacy concerns, regional restrictions, or using shared devices. In addition, some regions have limited access to phone verification, which could make community participation unfairly difficult for certain users.

In contrast, a channel point–based restriction would encourage genuine engagement while discouraging bad actors. It requires users to actually watch and participate before commenting, which adds a natural barrier against trolls without compromising privacy.

To balance accessibility and safety, I suggest allowing streamers to exempt subscribers and phone-verified users from this restriction, ensuring trusted and long-term community members are not inconvenienced.

I believe this system would significantly enhance community health and give streamers a more effective moderation tool.