PeerTube v3

#1

Post by spzx » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 1:01 AM UTC

PeerTube v3
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Re: PeerTube v3

#2

Post by spzx » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 1:03 AM UTC

"A minimalist and efficient peer-to-peer live stream

The great feature of this v3 is live streaming, and we are proud to say that it works very well !

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The main points to remember :

The lag (between video maker and audience) varies between 30 seconds and 1mn, as expected ;

Depending on the power of the server and its load (number of simultaneous live shows, transcoding, etc.), PeerTube can provide hundreds of simultaneous views (but we’re not sure that it will scale to thousands… at least not yet !) ;

Administration options are included for people hosting the instance ;

The features are minimalist by design, and we have documented our recommendations for creating a live ;

The live can be done with most video streaming tool (we recommend the free-libre software OBS), with two options :

An « short-lived » live, with a unique identifier, will offer the possibility to save the video and display a replay on the same link ;

A « permanent » live stream, which will work more like a Twitch channel, but without the replay option."

Re: PeerTube v3

#3

Post by geoah » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 1:42 AM UTC

spzx wrote: post #2

"A minimalist and efficient peer-to-peer live stream The great feature of this v3 is live streaming, and we are proud to say that it works very well ! ... The main points to remember : The lag (between video maker and audience) varies between 30 seconds and 1mn, as expected ; Depending on the power of the server and its load (number of simultaneous live shows, transcoding, etc.), PeerTube can provide hundreds of simu…

Congrats on a major update!

Peertube is something I’ve been trying again and again from time to time. My main issue is finding instances to follow that are properly moderated. A lot of the suggested instances are filled with stolen content, porn, or just very wtf videos.

I’m hoping that once peertube provides ways for users to sponsor/subscribe-to creators’ peertube channels that more will either jump ship from youtube or at least publish in both platforms.

Re: PeerTube v3

#4

Post by Vaslo » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 1:57 AM UTC

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 1:59 AM UTC

Vaslo wrote: post #4

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

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Re: PeerTube v3

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Post by koolk3ychain » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:05 AM UTC

Now to wait and see how long until we get fined / arrested for using it! /s

On a more serious note, this release looks awesome! I wonder if at some point, the real value add / perceived value of search and / or discovery on streaming and video platforms will cease to be relevant. It seems like search / reach is quickly becoming the only reason creators who directly monetize content distribute their content solely on YouTube.

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Post by grahamburger » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:06 AM UTC

Vaslo wrote: post #4

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

It's decentralized. You can run your own server and post your stuff on it. That doesn't guarantee you a platform in the first place, but PeerTube itself can't really deplatform you. You could be deplatformed further up the stack, though, by your hosting provider, ssl provider, DNS registrar, etc.

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Post by SubiculumCode » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:16 AM UTC

Vaslo wrote: post #4

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

So will PeerTube just become a tool for extremism?

Or is that a feature? Are humans actually ready for the internet? I am not so sure. Just visited parler, and imagine a whole world filled with bat shit. Crazy, right?

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Post by de6u99er » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:22 AM UTC

Vaslo wrote: post #4

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

>extremely relevant given everything going on

What exactly do you mean by that?

Re: PeerTube v3

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Post by tasogare » Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:25 AM UTC

Vaslo wrote: post #4

This seems extremely relevant given everything going on. Do we have to worry about the same deplatforming and data tracking as we see on other media sites? Asking because I just don’t know - I don’t want to hop over just to have the same problems.

Onboarding that guy on any alternative platform would be a huge marketing coverage and grow in userbase for the said platform. I wonder if a company will try to play this card.