Post by @darkwolf@hear-me.social

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

#peertube #fediverse

Peter Ringholm

@peter_ringholm@expressional.social · 5 months ago

@darkwolf @BTFree @MakerTube same for me, not a single dime. Now im on peertube.dk and the engagement is so positive!

Enea Lecas

@Enea90@mastodon.social · 5 months ago

@darkwolf @BTFree @MakerTube
If I get back to recording tutorials, I will put my primary focus on PeerTube. 3/3

Enea Lecas

@Enea90@mastodon.social · 5 months ago

@darkwolf @BTFree @MakerTube
The majority of YouTubers do not reap any fruits of their labor, that's the sad reality of it. And I agree with you that PeerTube is the way, even though it is not currently not monetized. It is still in its infancy stage, but I believe that as it grows, it will eventually allow creators to earn a living from their labor. Personally, I am on the TilVID instance, which is focused on educational content. 2/3

Enea Lecas

@Enea90@mastodon.social · 5 months ago

@darkwolf @BTFree @MakerTube
I'm not a film maker, but an educator. I used to run a YouTube channel for graphic design tutorials. (I said 'used to', as I do not intend to get back to YouTube). And I can say that I share your grievances with YouTube. I have recorded more that 200 video tutorials (including shorts). They are making big bucks out of it, meanwhile keeping hoping that one day, I will reap the fruits of my labor. 1/3

Alison Meeks

@Alison@beige.party · 5 months ago

@darkwolf I'll qualify this by saying I don't know your video niche or numbers but just saw this video from a creator I follow who just monetized last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdAlCyn8iew
@BTFree @MakerTube

BTFree

@BTFree · 5 months ago

@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.

𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘧

@darkwolf@hear-me.social · 5 months ago

@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!

BTFree

@BTFree · 5 months ago

@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!