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PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by gobengo »

Good media hosts with all the fixins like CDNs, multiple formats, etc. are much needed on the fediverse.

And iirc this project has been ongoing for at least a year, maybe more than two, so this isn't a rushed 1.0. Kudos for the persistence and contribution.

Another win for ActivityPub!

Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by corobo »

gobengo wrote: post #2

Good media hosts with all the fixins like CDNs, multiple formats, etc. are much needed on the fediverse. And iirc this project has been ongoing for at least a year, maybe more than two, so this isn't a rushed 1.0. Kudos for the persistence and contribution. Another win for ActivityPub!

I don't think it's possible due to issue #1229. I know I shouldn't judge a project by it's closed issues but honestly I think the issue closure here has branded PeerTube as forever small fry in my mind

https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/issues/1229

Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by fabricexpert »

I've been doing lots of research on video games and some other niche areas, it's staggering how much information is on YouTube and only on YouTube. There are millions of hours of super high quality user-generated content locked up in videos that can't be (or aren't) indexed properly, all of which are effectively owned and maintained by Google.

The number of alternatives to youtube is approximately zero. No one wants to upload to a new platform because it's a lot of work and you don't get paid for it (once you hit a certain number of YT views you start getting paid and there's real incentive there, you can potentially get relatively wealthy from it).

Perhaps peertube will be the solution, but I suspect we need something groundbreaking to conquer the monopoly here.

Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by austinheap »

corobo wrote: post #4
gobengo wrote: post #2

Good media hosts with all the fixins like CDNs, multiple formats, etc. are much needed on the fediverse. And iirc this project has been ongoing for at least a year, maybe more than two, so this isn't a rushed 1.0. Kudos for the persistence and contribution. Another win for ActivityPub!

I don't think it's possible due to issue #1229. I know I shouldn't judge a project by it's closed issues but honestly I think the issue closure here has branded PeerTube as forever small fry in my mind https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/issues/1229

Chocobozzz didn't say that PeerTube will never support load balancing, just that -- for the issue you linked -- load balancing the transcoding engine is not a priority for the core dev team/doesn't promote their top-line goals of decentralization.

I'm sure they'd accept a well-written PR.

Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by [deleted] »

gobengo wrote: post #2

Good media hosts with all the fixins like CDNs, multiple formats, etc. are much needed on the fediverse. And iirc this project has been ongoing for at least a year, maybe more than two, so this isn't a rushed 1.0. Kudos for the persistence and contribution. Another win for ActivityPub!

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Re: PeerTube 1.0: A decentralized video hosting network, based on libre software

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Post by austinheap »

KaoruAoiShiho wrote: post #3

Is this going to be the new youtube for piracy?

Piracy, or other objectionable content, is not exclusive to P2P platforms. YouTube has moderation features and so does PeerTube. From the FAQ:

  Being free doesn’t mean being above the law! Each PeerTube hosting provider can decide on its own general conditions of use, abiding by their local laws.
  
  For example, in France, discriminatory content is prohibited and may be reported to the authorities. PeerTube allows users to report problematic videos, and each administrator must then apply its moderation in accordance with its terms and conditions and the law.
  
  The federation system, for its part, allows hosts to decide with whom they want to connect, depending on the types of content or the moderation policies of others.
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