Of course i’m not saying internet users have to use it. Or that it has to completely replace Youtube or other streaming services in its complete entirety.
Here is why internet users should start using Peertube, no matter how much or less they use it than Youtube. Simply letting them know it exists is key.
Peertube is essentially an interface with a varying amount of instances hosted by volunteers that all build up the bigger Peertube federated service with all the videos. Unlike alternatives this makes it more likely to be around long term.
it has the highest chance of other video user generated content services being around for years to come due to being federated. If Youtube shuts down good bye to alot of that years worth of content. If a peertube instance closes down only a smaller portion of videos would be lost, but that doesn’t close down the entire program because all the other instances in theory would still be feferated.
It’s open source meaning less chance of seeing ads on or by videos when not using an ad blocker. Donations are always encouraged to help fund the servers. But not required.
Summary:
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longer lasting due to being federated even while making less profits.
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Peertube is open source.
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Donations are welcome but not required just to use the services usually.
What about non-internet uses? Is there an analog version?
On peertube depending on the license the uploader chose you are able to just freely download the video to your device directly from the instance no addons/extentions required on desktop. This option won’t always be available, but is on most uploads. Just be sure that it is actually their content or covered by fair use or you might still face copyright issues.