Can't Follow/Unfollow using the API

[mahdimmbm]

I noticed some problems with my bot earlier and eventually found out that the Follow/Unfollow endpoints are deprecated.
My question is what can i do now?
My bot needs to be able to send messages to the chat obviously, and if it can’t follow, then there is a good chance it can’t send a message!
My Bot also only follows streamers who have authorized it,
so are there any scopes i need to get authorized for so i can follow them?!
Whats the solution now?
My bot has never done anything suspicious, so is there a way i can apply to get my access back to those endpoints?

[mahdimmbm]

As per what i found in the Twitch Dev Discord server, this seems to be a dead-end unfortunately

[BarryCarlyon]

@mahdimmbm

My bot needs to be able to send messages to the chat obviously, and if it can’t follow, then there is a good chance it can’t send a message!

Mod or VIP the bot!
Anything that gives it a badge in chat works to “bypass” follow only mode

And see this announcement thread

Deprecation of Create and Delete Follows API Endpoints

The Twitch API powers a diverse range of applications and use-cases. With each endpoint, we take care to ensure we are providing functionality that will help developers create tools for our creators and engaging experiences for our viewers, all to make the Twitch community strong, safe, and fun. While the ability to follow and unfollow channels with our APIs opened up novel use cases for developers, at times these APIs have also been used by bad-faith actors to harass our community and create fa…

and see

Chat & Chatbots

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An update for the delayed bot verification request process

Today we would like to provide an update for the delay in processing chatbot verification requests as mentioned in the Twitch chat documentation. As several developers have witnessed and inquired about, chatbot verification requests have gone unanswered for some time. The verification process was paused a few months ago and was only intended to be in this state for a short period of time while necessary updates were made to the process and privileges regarding verified bots. The purpose of thes…