Reddit Public Access Network

Reddit Public Access Network, commonly known as r/PAN, is a live streaming service run by Reddit. It currently runs every Wednesday from 1AM - 5PM PT (8AM - 12AM UTC).[1] Users can "follow" creators, but it will not influence the content the network serves to its viewers. Users may however choose the type of content they wish to view. Additional features include a live chat, and an ability to upvote (like), or downvote (dislike) videos. Reddit says it is not a platform for distribution of pornography or any other form of NSFW content

RPAN
Type of site
Live Streaming
URLhttps://reddit.com/r/pan
RegistrationOptional for viewing, needed for upvoting and chat

History

On August 19th, Reddit announced r/pan. It was said to be in testing, but they were experimenting with making it a permanent program, as well as a way to increase revenue for the platform.[2]

That week on Friday, a five-day testing period began. During the testing period, streaming was for a select group of users, allowing 30 minutes of streaming per person and 100 slots.[3]

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Platform features

r/PAN has added post categories for selecting the content users wish to view. They are as follows

  • Art & creative projects @ r/TheArtistStudio
  • Beauty & fashion @ r/GlamourSchool
  • Chill & chat @ r/TheYouShow
  • Cooking & food @ r/RedditIntheKitchen
  • Gaming @ r/TheGamerLounge
  • Skills & special talents @ r/talentShow
  • Travel, adventure & the outdoors @ r/WhereInTheWorld
  • Animals, pets, & furry friends @ r/AnimalsOnReddit
  • Music @ r/RedditSessions
  • Teaching & tutorials @ r/RedditMasterClasses
  • Everything quarantine-related @ r/distantsocializing
  • Everything else @ r/pan[1]

References
  1. "r/pan - RPAN is ON-AIR today, March 11 from 1AM - 5PM PT (8AM - 12AM UTC)! MASTER THREAD FOR FEEDBACK, QUESTIONS, AND BUGS!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  2. "Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. Hautala, Laura. "Reddit tests out livestreaming feature called Public Access Network". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
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