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We apply IP bans in Chat based on users' Moderation actions in certain cases. We don't currently plan to publicize the logic we use because we think it would make it easier for bad actors to bypass the restriction.
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xxx_KEA_Queen_xxx
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IP bans for harassment is absolutely necessary. I’m glad that Twitch has decided to stop the harasser watching the stream as well. Until I got a restraining order against my ex, he would come back with a different account each time and within minutes! when I turned my chat to followers only he started private messaging new and regular viewers of my stream offering them photos of me etc. This was a long time ago and he has done a lot worse, even after he got the restraining order, it just became harder to prove it was him. Honestly harassment ruins lives so an IP ban is the LEAST that can be done to stop these lowlifes.
It’s a horrible thing to have to deal with as the victim. This imbecile still messes with my network and kicks me out of games etc bearing in mind he’s a grown man mad the restraining order does Jack **** to stop him doing stuff anonymously. He’s a nut job that the police have been useless in dealing with him. I don’t stream any more, but for all those folk (male and female) who have to deal with this behaviour every time they go live, push for an IP ban and if you have a rough idea of who they are, go the the police as well - Police have been **** for me after the restraining order but you need to let them know what’s happening, in case things get worse, plus they might be doing it to others as well.
Oh and those who think it’s ok to use mental health as an excuse for bad behaviour…stop it. If they really were that bad, they wouldn’t realise they were and definitely wouldn’t be be making excuses for it. A ban is supposed to be permanent, so Twitch should ensure this is the case.