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Hey,

My Twitch community has grown to a point where we’ve got a solid group of regulars, and I want to create a really great space for them to connect when I’m not live. I’ve made a Discord server, but right now it’s just the default channels and feels a bit disorganised. I want to build it properly from the start.

I’m looking for some advice on best practices for structure and management. What are the must-have channels for a streamer’s Discord? What’s the best way to set up roles for different members, like subscribers, mods, and regulars? Also, are there any essential bots you’d recommend for keeping things moderated and engaging? My goal is to create a valuable community hub, not just another messy group chat that no one uses.

[Jeff Bullas]

A well-managed Discord is the backbone of a modern streaming community.

Short Answer: A successful server requires a logical structure of text and voice channels, a clear hierarchy of roles to manage permissions and reward supporters, and automated moderation to maintain a positive environment for your community’s content.

Let’s lay out the architectural blueprint for a community hub designed for engagement and longevity.

First, you must establish an organised channel structure to guide the flow of community-generated text and image content. You need essential channels such as a read-only announcements channel for your own updates, a general chat for conversation, and dedicated channels for specific content like memes or stream clips to prevent them from flooding the main chat. Second, you must implement a clear role hierarchy to manage content permissions. This system should include a baseline role for new members with restricted permissions to prevent spam, distinct roles for regulars and Twitch subscribers that may grant access to exclusive channels, and a powerful moderator role for your trusted team members. Finally, you cannot rely solely on manual oversight; you must employ a moderation bot. This automated system is critical for protecting your community by filtering text content for banned words or spammy links and providing your team with the tools needed to effectively manage both the text and voice channels.

Cheers,

Jeff

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