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   * open to people joining and leaving at their own pace   * open to people joining and leaving at their own pace
   * focused on discussion rather than video performance   * focused on discussion rather than video performance
 +  * a place for authors to pause the video and broadcast live audio to audiences
  
-People come to a //Geminar// to watch, think, and talk — not just to attend a scheduled event.+People come to a //Geminar// to watch, think, and listen to the author — not just to attend a scheduled event.
  
 ====What Geminars is designed for==== ====What Geminars is designed for====
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 //Geminars// intentionally avoids certain features seen elsewhere: //Geminars// intentionally avoids certain features seen elsewhere:
  
-  * It does not host videos by default+  * It does not host videos by default (but we'll guide you on how/where you can host Videos)
   * It does not enforce fixed schedules   * It does not enforce fixed schedules
   * It does not control or repackage your content   * It does not control or repackage your content
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   * The bandwidth for showing the video will be consumed by the host of that link   * The bandwidth for showing the video will be consumed by the host of that link
  
-If you prefer, we also provide optional tools to help you upload videos directly to your own CDN — without you sharing credentials of that CDN with us.+If you prefer, we also provide optional tools to help you upload videos directly to your own CDN — without you sharing credentials of that CDN with us. Read [[bunnystream|this page]] on how to upload to Bunny CDN streaming service.
  
 ====How interaction works==== ====How interaction works====
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-Interaction is the core of a //Geminar//. 
  
 Each //Geminar// supports: Each //Geminar// supports:
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   * contextual discussion tied to moments in the video   * contextual discussion tied to moments in the video
   * an optional “Beckon Author” mechanism, where viewers can request the author’s presence   * an optional “Beckon Author” mechanism, where viewers can request the author’s presence
 +  * sharing on social media including preview, title and description of the specific //Geminar//.
  
 This makes //Geminars// feel alive even when people are not present at the same time. As viewers come and go, some of them can //beckon// the author. A notification is sent to the author to join -- who can come and either chat with other viewer and/or start a live audio broadcast to the current audience. Notifications are also sent to earlier viewers who may have posted chat messages there. This makes //Geminars// feel alive even when people are not present at the same time. As viewers come and go, some of them can //beckon// the author. A notification is sent to the author to join -- who can come and either chat with other viewer and/or start a live audio broadcast to the current audience. Notifications are also sent to earlier viewers who may have posted chat messages there.
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   * author live audio broadcasts    * author live audio broadcasts 
  
-//NOTE:// Audio broadcasts are always paid by the author. Chats and beckons can be paid either by the author OR by the viewers -- as per the setting made by the author for that respective Geminar. +//NOTE:// Each geminar that is created would require the author to spend some credits. Audio broadcasts are always paid by the author. Chats and beckons can be paid either by the author OR by the viewers -- as per the setting made by the author for that respective Geminar. //Beckons are charged ONLY if the author starts broadcasting audio within 1 hour of the beckon.// 
  
-Authors can choose:+For each Geminar, authors can choose:
  
-  * to pay for chats themselves (Called "Author Sponsored") +  * to pay for chats and beckons themselves (Called //"Author Sponsored" 👑//) 
-  * or to pass the cost of chats to viewers (Called "Viewer Sponsored")  +  * to pass the cost of chats and beckons to viewers (Called //"Viewer Sponsored"// )  
-  * or to add a markup and earn credits from engagement+  * to make it not only viewer sponsored but also add a markup and earn credits from the engagement.
  
  
 This keeps the platform fair: This keeps the platform fair:
  
-  * quiet videos cost nothing+  * quiet videos cost almost nothing
   * active conversations pay for themselves   * active conversations pay for themselves
  
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    * Optionally: Share the Geminar page's link with others    * Optionally: Share the Geminar page's link with others
  
-In both case (i.e. as an author or as a viewer), make sure that you have topped up your credits. If you run out of credits, some of the engagements that consumes credits (e.g. chats) would not be allowed. Note: Viewing videos are never charged and is always allowed.+In both case (i.e. as an author or as a viewer), make sure that you have topped up your credits. See the current pricing [[https://geminars.com#pricing|at our home page]]. If you run out of credits, some of the engagements that consumes credits (e.g. chats) would not be allowed. Note: Viewing videos are never charged and is always allowed.
  
-**NOTE:** When you share the link on Whatsapp/FB/X/Blue Sky/etc it will show a useful preview card to that audience.+**NOTE:** When you share the link on Whatsapp/FB/X/Blue Sky/etc it will show a useful title, description and a preview card to that audience.
  
 New registrants are given some free credits. New registrants are given some free credits.
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