Twitch launches “Shield Mode” to protect streamers from mass attacks

Twitch is increasingly into security tools for its users. After announcing additional protections to prevent minors from accessing broadcasts to reduce the number of reports of virtual abuse, the platform this week announced a new tool called “Shield Mode”, which promises to protect streamers against coordinated hate attacks. Shield Mode, Twitch’s new tool, allows streamers to fend off brigade activities or coordinated hate campaigns, which have multiplied exponentially over the last few months. By pressing this new button, the streamer activates a series of new and pre-existing functions on the platform, reminiscent of a kind of Panic Button that was created by external developers and which has become very popular recently.. The Shield Mode is highly configurable and allows: Enable restricted modes for the chat, for example restricting it to followers only or subscribers only. Set verification options for chat, for example, by phone or email. Apply some operational level of AutoMod. [novo] Automatic banning for certain keywords or expressions; the ban is also retroactive, applying to all users who have recently used the terms. A list of banned people will also be available so you can fix any unwanted bans or report users individually to the moderation team (it
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