Well, I guess the rate is just going to have to be vague explanation then. Future reference: https://www.twitch.tv/p/api_terms_of_service. But I really need to do like (if user is following) per user command and periodically (for user in database of 50,000, if user following)
The question was two parts. If the irc noted something for followers, like it does for subs and mods, than I wouldn’t have to make these requests in addition to making additional calls in my program.