Mod Check
A call for moderators to notice, review, or respond to something happening in a stream or chat.
“Mod check—someone keeps posting spoilers.”
Viewers say mod check seriously when rules are being broken or jokingly when a streamer says something outrageous.
The phrase developed in livestream chat, where moderators are responsible for enforcing rules in real time.
mods?
A shorter call for moderator attention.
modcheck
The phrase written as one word.
where are the mods
A fuller version, often joking.
Is mod check always a report?
No. It is frequently used as a meme reaction.
What can stream moderators do?
Depending on the platform, they can delete messages, time out users, ban accounts, and change chat settings.