it's no good preaching to the already converted. Where do these zealots believe non-fedi people are going to see the video?

#SMH

I find it's great to post things on the central platforms as long as it's a few things;
1. A few days / hours late (and you say you can find it quicker on here)
2. It's pure promo content for the Fediverse and what we do on here, Like you said "How else are people meant to know about it"

There's probably a few other reasons such as being a business makes sense, but adopting the Fedi First Goal is a good idea for people who NEED to use these other platforms.

That's so disappointing to hear. Sorry you had a bad experience.

No one should be attacking you for raising awareness for the open social web outside of its current shape. Like you said, how else would we grow this space?

We've experienced similar things in the past, so if you ever want advise (or to rant), the Newsmast team will always be a happy ear.

Now going to leave a positive comment on the video 🧡

For sure. Leaving the users behind in the monoverse is not doing anyone any good.

As the fediverse grows the monoverse will fight back. The story of a better alternativ need to be toll. Everywhere.

Thank again for you brilliant video. This is the way!

It's about OUTreach, after all.

@randahl

There are lots of intelligent people in the Fediverse. Unfortunately, they are not always socially smart. I wonder if being excluded (or self-excluded) from 'normal' society makes them unaware of how things work for 'normal' people. The lack of empathy, coupled with not receiving feedback from 'normal' people (because the Fediverse is a bubble), means they miss a lot of things.

I'm all for using bad platforms to talk about the good ones to bring more people here. 👍

The video was really well done

The more the message spreads, the better the awareness. Even if people don’t flock to the Fediverse, the fact that they are aware of its existence is already a massive win!

@randahl

Yeah I personally post on YouTube as part of a funnel that moves people to Mastodon, PeerTube, and my website.

I think that's the key here - make each video an opportunity for people to migrate :)

you should be able to "pin" a comment on YT. This way you could highlight your comment explaining something asked often or the one with the PeerTube-link.

Or is this feature also only available after verification?

@newsmast @randahl

Yeah, I read about the ID bs earlier. That`s why I suggested pinning. Hopefully it works, otherwise ppl just have to scroll a little. Shouldn't be that hard. 😁

@newsmast @randahl

You're not.

They are.

YT now sticks ads in every single video, pretty much.

Which is why one is always armed with an ad blocker.

@leberschnitzel

Old story. But when I read these things, I feel bad, because some of my friends who had joined that social network naively, throw that story in my face.

facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10…

Premiere on Peertube and then syndicate elsewhere is an excellent communication strategy, there is even a name for it:
indieweb.org/POSSE

#POSSE #Fediverse #PeerTube #YouTube

I agree

YouTube is not without its problems but that is exactly why this video needs to be there

The majority of people that you're trying to reach are on the big tech platforms

Most people don't use alternatives because they aren't aware that there are alternatives

Uploading to YT was the best way to get the message out and never feel bad about other peoples inability to see that

You're doing great work here

This is a good philosophic question, that could be at the 'bac' exam in France: up to what point shall you go to promote your ideas?

Why promoting your ideas on a media you are attacking is OK and why isn't it OK?

Up to what point shall you not accept it?

Is that right then to insult the author?

Why hate is promoted on GAFAM social network?

And so on and so on.

I don't have answer regarding if its right or not. You haven't done nothing illicit, but against the principles you promote.

Only if the benefit is bigger than the cost, you will be right, won't you?

Whatever, chating about it is OK. Insulting obviously not.

By the way, your video is WONDERFUL.

❤️

@newsmast this makes absolutely no sens! Next step they will force you to a subscription in order to have these basic features enabled. 😠

I am not against paying for services! Only if they still show you ads and keep using you/your content for making money/serving ads. That's just bs. imho