BTFree
BT Free is a 501(c)3 Public Charity founded by @ozoned@btfree.social . Its goal is for digital privacy rights, advocacy and consulting. This goal will be attained by hosting open platforms to allow others to seamlessly join the Fediverse on moderated instances or by helping others join the Fediverse.
Check out our Platforms:
TubeFree.org a Peertube Instance - https://tubefree.org
Freestreamers Calendar - https://freestreamers.btfree.org/
Donate to BT Free - https://givebutter.com/btfree
Proton Referral - https://pr.tn/ref/V1SZDGNS
Hetzner Referral - https://hetzner.cloud/?ref=X83HFgQjXhR7
Icon Art by: https://mastodon.online/@blenderdumbass
Logo Art by: https://teestalk2u.com/
Credit to @blenderdumbass@mastodon.online for coming up with this awesome pivot to that bullshit argument.
Chat is open!
We are doing our first Fresh Friday - an hour long slot where we air the latest videos added over the last week. Come chat with us at 18:00 UTC (in 10m) and watch new music videos!
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!
@darkwolf@hear-me.social THANK YOU!
I'm here to help anyone else set up theirs. Matrix has a growing community for ActivityPub folks. Peertube included. Let's all grow and work together. If I don't know an answer, I know a place we can find it!
WOW! And they need the high rollers to show that yes YOU TOO can make it ... it's 100% gambling. Yes, you can hedge your bet by gambling long enough or have a trick, but it's still a gamble.
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
Check out TubeFree.org – a nonprofit‑backed video platform powered by BT Free. 🎥✨ Sign up, upload, and store your videos with a community‑first mindset. Learn about pricing and support the mission at https://givebutter.com/tubefree .
Be free. Be independent. #BigTechFree #OpenVideo #Fediverse 🌐
Episode 69 - Strange Syntax, Strong Networks, and Everything In‑Between – Ellyse Joins the Discussion
Special thank you to @ellyxir@humanwords.cc !
🚀 **Watch the full VOD:** tubefree.org/w/tMnjJQJ3gyDf8...
🔎 **Explore more episodes:** https://tubefree.org/a/ozoned/video-channels
🔔 Subscribe to the RSS feed so you never miss a future deep‑dive.
📡 **Subscribe via RSS:** https://tubefree.org/feeds/videos.xml?videoChannelId=5934
🎧 **Podcast feed:** https://tubefree.org/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=5934
#FiresideFedi #FiresideChat #Podcast #VideoPodcast #Fediverse #Fedi #ActivityPub #BSKY #DecentralizedSocial #OpenSocialWeb #Community #TechCulture #FutureOfSocial #TechTalk #DevCommunity #CodingFun #ObscureLanguages
Just realized something. Nutrition labels were put on food to help educate folks as yo what they're eating. It helped normal people understand basic nutrition values in their food. This was one step to educating the public.
I just realized I want an Internet Privacy Label. When I go to sign up for a service you have to list out in detail every single way you sell my data and who to. I don't want legalese. I want a LIST.
Maybe once people see the long list they'll start taking this more seriously?
Anyone know if anything like this exists or is in the works?
@BTFree your message says "move to Twitch". You should probably edit if you don't want people getting the wrong idea about your intentions.
@siv@mastodon.praxis.red editted. Good suggestion. TY.
@collectifission@greennuclear.online @david42@mastodon.online
I meant FROM Twitch. What tools do people use on Twitch that don't exist in the Fediverse?
@BTFree Twitch *is* Big Tech. Why would I want to help migrate people to it?!
@siv@mastodon.praxis.red I meant FROM Twitch. What tools do people use on Twitch that don't exist in the Fediverse?
There are amazing developers creating the platforms today to allow others to join the open social web tomorrow.
A lot of these platforms though have tools built around them that everyday folks rely on. Streamelements, nightbot, etc.
What are some tools/features/expectations YOU have from standard big tech that doesn't exist today?
Calling on all free and open source developers.
We need recommendations for current platforms that exist to support Owncast streamers via bots, tips, etc that can help people convert from Big Tech platforms and easily move away from platforms such as Twitch.
I'm guessing they don't exist ATM, but I'm willing to start a platform if folks know tools we can use. Such as easily running bot commands in chat.
I know Le Fractal as emojiwall.
What else exists?
What features would YOU need to make your conversion to Owncast or Peertube easier?
#twitch #YouTube #Foss #open #source #software #platform #livestream
This week! On Fireside Fedi!
12-01-20- 16:00 UTC-5 @carmenlisandrette@mastodon.social - Cat lover, lesbian, free software activist, golden retriever in a dress. I'm responsible for Mission:Libre, social.missionlibre.org/@mis... In Auckland, New Zealand.
15-01-2026 15:00 UTC-5 @lorenzosmusic@mastodon.social - An open-source Linux-based creative commons experimental rock band. Using Ubuntu Studio, Ardour, and Github to make music.
#FiresideFedi #FsF #interviews #people #fedizen #fediverse #fedi #cat #foss #freeSoftware #activist #libre #auckland #NewZealand #linux #CreativeCommons #CC #experimental #rock #band #ubuntu #studio #ardour #git #music
EU is calling for comments on open source strategies. MAKE YOURSELF HEARD!
Even non-EU citizens have a voice here.
NOW is a time to stand up and stand out! YOU want to help the Fediverse? Here's just one way today that YOU can REALLY make a difference:
The European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy will set out:
ec.europa.eu/info/law/better...
#EU #open #foss #openSource #source #linux #activitypub #AP #fedi #fediverse
Good day all! Upcoming episode of Fireside Fedi!
The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live
Special Guest: @ellyxir@humanwords.cc
bio.site/ellyxir Programming languages enthusiast, choir, classical singing, video game creation, retro computers, languages
So don't miss it!
It will happen on 21 January 2026 at 10:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )
If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:
#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi
#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance
Good day all! Upcoming episode of Fireside Fedi!
The #livestream will be on: stream.firesidefedi.live
Special Guest: @lorenzosmusic@mastodon.social
An open-source Linux-based creative commons experimental rock band. Using Ubuntu Studio, Ardour, and Github to make music.
So don't miss it!
It will happen on 15 January 2026 at 15:00 US Eastern Time ( UTC-5 )
If by any ungodly chance you miss the show:
#PeerTube ( #VOD ): tubefree/@firesidefedi
Or, even on #YouTube: youtube.com/@btfree_org
#firesidefedi #fediverse #fedi #interview #freesoftware #opensource #userfreedom #freedom #resistance
@pluralistic@mamot.fr once again gives an AMAZING presentation at #39C3 about how the current US political climate is helping to wake up the rest of the world to what they've lost in tech.
Thanks to Trumps' policies, we could be on the verge of a new age in technology and the internet. Not where who can get there first and lock in their customers, but who can create the BEST PRODUCTS for the consumers around the world.
This was an INCREDIBLE watch. Take 60 minutes and get excited with me!
media.ccc.de/v/39c3-a-post-a...
#trump #tech #internet #fediverse #open #fediverse #unitedStates #EU #world
Thank you very much to @labr@ravenation.club for their donation to BT Free! The donations help us cover the costs of TubeFree.org our Peertube instance and help us to advocate for the Open Social Web more in the future.
Install BT Free Social
Get the full app experience
