Learn about all the features and capabilities of Bridger. Find answers to common questions about starting conversations, building reputation, monetization, and more.
Bridger is a platform that facilitates meaningful, respectful video and live-chat discussions and debates on sensitive topics including religion, politics, technology, morality, and philosophy. We aim to bridge divides through structured dialogue, AI moderation, and a comprehensive reputation system that rewards civil discourse.
Click the 'Get Started' or 'Sign In' button in the header. You can create an account using your email address or social media accounts. Once registered, you'll be able to participate in discussions, create requests, and build your reputation.
Yes, Bridger is free to use for both participants and spectators. You can watch discussions, create requests, and participate in conversations without any cost. Some optional features like sponsored comments may involve payments, but core functionality is free.
Click the 'Get Started' button or navigate to the 'Start a Conversation' page. You'll be able to choose a category, write a topic and description, select a discussion partner (or post as an open request), choose a format (discussion, debate, one-on-one, or panel), and schedule a time.
Discussion requests allow you to propose a topic and find someone to discuss it with. You can either post an open request that anyone can accept, or send a direct invitation to a specific user. Requests can include sponsorship goals to incentivize participation.
Bridger supports four conversation formats: Discussion (open, collaborative conversation), Debate (structured argument with opposing views), One-on-One (intimate conversation between two people), and Panel (multiple participants in a group discussion).
Yes! When creating a conversation, you can select a date and time for when you'd like the discussion to take place. This allows both participants to prepare and ensures availability.
Bridger supports discussions across multiple categories including Politics, Religion, Philosophy, Social Issues, Ethics, Economics, Science, Technology, Education, and Health. You can browse conversations by category on the homepage.
Use the search bar on the homepage to search by topic, participant, or issue. You can also browse by category sections, view trending debates, or check out upcoming scheduled conversations.
Yes! You can add topics to your interests and receive notifications about new discussions in those areas. This helps you stay engaged with the topics that matter most to you.
Live discussions are real-time video or chat conversations between participants. Spectators can watch, react, and comment during the discussion. All discussions are recorded and can be viewed later.
Absolutely! Spectators are welcome to watch any public discussion. You can react, comment, and engage with the conversation without being a direct participant.
Most discussions last between 30-60 minutes, though the duration can vary based on the format and topic complexity. The scheduled time is set when creating the conversation.
Yes, all discussions are monitored by AI moderation to ensure civil discourse. The AI helps maintain respectful dialogue and can intervene if needed. Human moderators are also available for escalated situations.
Bridger uses a comprehensive reputation system that tracks your participation quality, civil discourse, and engagement. Your reputation affects your ability to participate in certain discussions and can unlock new features.
You build reputation by participating in discussions, receiving positive ratings from other participants and spectators, maintaining civil discourse, and completing conversations. Quality engagement is rewarded.
After each discussion, participants and spectators can rate the quality of the conversation, the participants' engagement, and the overall discourse. These ratings contribute to your reputation score.
Some high-profile discussions may have minimum reputation requirements. This ensures quality discourse and matches participants with appropriate experience levels. You can always work to build your reputation to access these discussions.
Sponsorship allows spectators to financially support specific discussion requests or comments. Sponsors can contribute money to incentivize discussions on topics they care about, and participants can earn money from sponsored requests.
Spectators can sponsor comments during live discussions to highlight important points or questions. Sponsored comments are more visible and can help guide the conversation. The platform takes a 10% fee, and the rest goes to the participant.
Yes! If you accept a sponsored discussion request, you can earn money from the sponsorship pool. The amount is distributed based on the sponsorship goal and contributions. You can also earn from sponsored comments during live discussions.
Bridger uses secure payment processing for all transactions. Sponsors can contribute via credit card or other payment methods. Participants receive earnings through the platform's payment system, with a 10% platform fee applied.
You'll receive notifications for discussion requests (new matches, acceptances, declines), upcoming scheduled discussions, new comments on your discussions, reputation updates, sponsorship milestones, and mentions from other users.
Yes! You can customize which types of notifications you receive and how you receive them (in-app, email, push notifications). This allows you to stay informed about what matters most to you.
Visit your notification center to view all notifications, mark them as read, and adjust your notification preferences. You can also access this from your profile settings.
Yes! Every discussion has a share button that generates a unique link. You can share discussions on social media, via email, or through other channels to help others discover important conversations.
The homepage features a 'Trending Debates' section that highlights popular and recently viewed discussions. You can also browse by category, search for specific topics, or view upcoming scheduled conversations.
Most discussions are public and can be viewed by anyone. However, when creating a discussion request, you can choose to make it private or limit visibility. Live discussions are typically public to encourage learning and engagement.
Bridger uses advanced AI to monitor discussions in real-time, detecting toxic language, personal attacks, and violations of community guidelines. The AI can issue warnings, mute participants, or escalate to human moderators when necessary.
Bridger promotes civil discourse, respectful disagreement, and constructive dialogue. Personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, and spam are not tolerated. Participants are expected to engage thoughtfully and respectfully, even when disagreeing.
Violations can result in warnings, temporary restrictions, or permanent bans depending on severity. The reputation system also reflects violations, which can limit access to certain discussions. Repeated violations lead to more severe consequences.
You can report inappropriate behavior through the discussion interface or by contacting support. Reports are reviewed by human moderators who take appropriate action based on the severity of the violation.
Your profile includes your username, profile picture, bio, topics of interest, reputation score, discussion history, ratings received, and any badges or achievements you've earned.
Yes! You can update your profile picture, bio, topics of interest, and other profile information at any time. Your profile helps others understand your perspectives and expertise.
Access your account settings to manage privacy preferences, notification settings, payment information, and account security. You can also view your discussion history and reputation details.
Yes, you can delete your account at any time through your account settings. This will remove your profile and personal information, though your participation in past discussions may remain visible for historical context.