I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube.

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

@darkwolf ive looked a few times at Peer Tube and cant find any instance that would host my videos. They have such a narrow range of what they’ll accept that when I search for options, the only english speaking one is I think it was called lone.earth and it is for nature but I often also post dog videos and kpop and climbing and such, and they say they moderate and will get rid of non nature videos. I did try to apply anyway, but then got an auto notice they weren’t accepting new folk even though there is a green check that says accepting, so I guess they didnt want me for some reason.

So. Theres literally no option for me that I can find. Thus. Stuck with YT. Im not joining 5 different instances to be able to share videos i wanna share with friends.

Ive used their search for instance feature multiple times and this is always what pops up as my only option and its not really an option for me.

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

@darkwolf@hear-me.social @MakerTube@mastodon.social ​Thank you so much. I'm not a content creator, well I've become one with Fireside Fedi. I have no intentions of getting rich, or being a content creator, or what not. We have to start NOW to build out a better future for those that might want to do that in the future. Anyone joining YouTube in hopes of making it big have a shot, but they're slaves to Big Tech's arbitrary rules that change at the next wiff of money.

And yes, MakerTube is wonderful. TILVids is wonderful! There are bunches of great platforms. I'm also here to help folks set up their own!

Invest in yourselves, not Youtube, or Twitch, or TikTok. YES, use those, but don't let them be your sole source of income. They don't CARE about you!

We are a community that want to empower other communities to do what's best for THEM.

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

I don't know about other filmmakers or content creators, but I have never seen a dime from YouTube. Even when I pushed out regular content filming live events, even when I had huge numbers of followers and views, the only thing I ever got from YouTube was a bunch of nasty comments.

But unless they use ad-block, every person watching my videos sees ads they don't want for things they don't want. Google is making bank off my work, and I just want people to see it.

If you're like me, consider switching to a reputable #PeerTube instance that federates like @BTFree or @MakerTube

Be like Mike. Sing up. Add your content. Follow, share links, and subscribe to real people making real content on the #fediverse

@Myotis_cuniculus @darkwolf perhaps if you add a peer tube tag to your post someone may recommend a general purpose instance that you could sign up for? Good luck!

@darkwolf ive looked a few times at Peer Tube and cant find any instance that would host my videos. They have such a narrow range of what they’ll accept that when I search for options, the only english speaking one is I think it was called lone.earth and it is for nature but I often also post dog videos and kpop and climbing and such, and they say they moderate and will get rid of non nature videos. I did try to apply anyway, but then got an auto notice they weren’t accepting new folk even though there is a green check that says accepting, so I guess they didnt want me for some reason.

So. Theres literally no option for me that I can find. Thus. Stuck with YT. Im not joining 5 different instances to be able to share videos i wanna share with friends.

Ive used their search for instance feature multiple times and this is always what pops up as my only option and its not really an option for me.

@darkwolf @BTFree @MakerTube I had been on YouTube for 15 years. They run like gambling houses, only paying out to attract more gamblers while most of it goes to the house.

@BTFree @MakerTube

This is what I love so much about the fediverse and PeerTube. Videos take up a lot of data and bandwidth, but we're able to support each other to keep it up and running without the need to compete. There's no need to bad-talk anyone, just support each other in this.

I'm pretty tech-minded, so I figured out how to get a storage server for $25/year, a domain name for $10/year, setup yunohost and install PeerTube. There is the option of self-hosting. It's not the easiest thing, but there is that option.

So, I thank you for providing the infrastructure, helping others get going, and inviting an inclusive host!