Chat
Whisper
Twitch's private message system. Useful for coordinating with mods — and a common vector for scam links, so be careful.
Related terms
- Mods / Moderators
Trusted viewers who help keep chat safe by removing spam, timing out rule-breakers, and answering questions.
- Spam
Flooding chat with repeated messages or emotes. Sometimes hype (emote walls during big moments), sometimes disruptive — mods and chat modes keep it in check.
- Discord (community server)
The chat app where most streamers build their off-stream home base — announcements, memes, LFG channels, and sub-only areas live there.