That's been a problem with the platform for a couple years. It goes something like this: Video hosting is expensive, and moderating video is complicated. So most instances don't allow open registration and posting.
When you have a video platform without anyone allowed to post videos... Well, it's not gonna be good.
The only videos that could get posted were from people with an established audience on another platform like YouTube, or else someone passionate enough to run their own server (which requires lots of time, money, and technical know-how).
For a creator who already has an audience, there is absolutely no incentive to jump to federation. It's more effort for a smaller audience on a less reliable platform. So of course it's all Veronica explains Linux because that is the only kind of creator who would have an ideological interest of doing it despite the disincentives.
Or else it's not a knowledgeable and capable creator, but someone with just a lot of time, money, and passion. Do you read a lot of self-published books? Not too many Pulitzers in there. There is a reason you can count on one hand the number of self produced films that are actually good.
Creativity requires openness and freedom. Peertube has been (ironically) one of the most closed video platforms on the internet. For new creators, it's been impossible to get on and just experiment. That means no innovation, which translates to no good content.
From a cursory look, that seems to be changing. There are now a few instances like that appear to be stable and have open, moderated registration. If that continues, we will begin to see more variety of quality content.
401.You are not authorized here.
You might need to login to see the resource.
Is it supposed to do that? Never seen peertube ask me for an account login before, while telling me I'm unauthorized. Unclear if glitch, or requirement for live streams on peertube.
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gedaliyah@lemmy.world · 27 pts · 144d
I gotta admit, PeerTube is really beginning to stabilize into a platform I'd consider using. Imma have to take another look when I have to time.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 144d
My biggest issue isn't the platform. My biggest issue is that 99% of the content is Veronica explaining linux.
Can we....uh......get some OTHER content?
meldrik@lemmy.wtf · 16 pts · 144d
Well you also got The Linux Experiment explaining Linux :D
gedaliyah@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 144d
That's been a problem with the platform for a couple years. It goes something like this: Video hosting is expensive, and moderating video is complicated. So most instances don't allow open registration and posting.
When you have a video platform without anyone allowed to post videos... Well, it's not gonna be good.
The only videos that could get posted were from people with an established audience on another platform like YouTube, or else someone passionate enough to run their own server (which requires lots of time, money, and technical know-how).
For a creator who already has an audience, there is absolutely no incentive to jump to federation. It's more effort for a smaller audience on a less reliable platform. So of course it's all Veronica explains Linux because that is the only kind of creator who would have an ideological interest of doing it despite the disincentives.
Or else it's not a knowledgeable and capable creator, but someone with just a lot of time, money, and passion. Do you read a lot of self-published books? Not too many Pulitzers in there. There is a reason you can count on one hand the number of self produced films that are actually good.
Creativity requires openness and freedom. Peertube has been (ironically) one of the most closed video platforms on the internet. For new creators, it's been impossible to get on and just experiment. That means no innovation, which translates to no good content.
From a cursory look, that seems to be changing. There are now a few instances like that appear to be stable and have open, moderated registration. If that continues, we will begin to see more variety of quality content.
Rhoerii@lemmy.wtf · 1 pts · 129d
meldrik@lemmy.wtf · 3 pts · 144d
Been a while since the last update, but check this out: https://lemmy.wtf/post/15810205
Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com · 3 pts · 144d
I've been uploading Deus Ex Randomizer videos, but I don't get a lot of views lol
meldrik@lemmy.wtf · 3 pts · 144d
What's your channel?
Die4Ever@retrolemmy.com · 3 pts · 144d
!mods4ever@spectra.video for the "official" videos like our tournaments and trailers
!die4everplays@spectra.video for my own gameplay videos
julian@activitypub.space · 18 pts · 144d
Curious... Can you share more details about what they changed that fixes federation with Lemmy?
Maybe it'll help Piefed and NodeBB too!
Blaze@piefed.zip · 4 pts · 144d
https://lemmy.wtf/comment/20409995
nutomic@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 142d
The code change is linked here: https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/issues/2704#issuecomment-3914781110
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 144d
Currently streaming on peertube here:
https://lemmy.world/post/44221429?scrollToComments=true
Major storm event on Oahu!
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 144d
......the link says youtube.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 144d
yeah thats my freind who asked me to stream's channel.
I'm here: https://makertube.net/w/njyyaTmh7cdsR14qarMT4G
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 144d
Is it supposed to do that? Never seen peertube ask me for an account login before, while telling me I'm unauthorized. Unclear if glitch, or requirement for live streams on peertube.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 144d
Huh. Idk. I'm not the admin. I just moved my yt content over there a bit further back.
Might have been a settings issue? Sorry I'm still learning about the details of streaming to peertube.
https://makertube.net/c/tropicaldingdong_lifestyle/videos
Its not particular interesting right now. Its too cloudy to see the waterfalls. Its just raining.
kittykillinit@lemy.lol · 5 pts · 144d
Love Peertube.
wiki_me@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 144d
Active users and number of servers also recently reach all time high.
If you want to learn how to create a good open source project for the fediverse. i think peertube is the best role model for that.