DelApr 29, 2017

"you reek of pseudo-intellectual. youre just another ugly slut that uses the title of gamer girl to attract all the omega autists of the world.
I hope you get raped and beaten in front of the person you love the most in this world."

This is what it's like being a woman on the internet, by the way. This is an unprovoked comment I got on my youtube channel where I'd post content about videogames and computers. This was by no means a rare occurrence.

Show threadMMN-o ✅⃠
@WelshPixie Personally, I would consider using a platform that doesn't thrive economically on abuse.

I myself generally avoid YouTube/Google and other advertisement companies that make more money for every new person (including assholes) that "use" (gets used) by their disservices.

You're very welcome to publish your videos outside of the capitalists' control. If you want video hosting tips, I'm sure the !fediverse is full of helpful people. .)
Apr 29, 2017 at 3:13pmWeb
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@mmn Yeah, uh... I'm not sure if you realise how much this sounds like victim blaming'? I know that I *can't* use any service I like because of some of them are hives of scum and villainy, but the solution isn't 'go elsewhere', it's 'let's fight to make ALL spaces free from scum and villainy'.
Show threadMMN-o ✅⃠Apr 29, 2017
@WelshPixie I actually put effort into making it not be interpreted victim blaming. .) Maybe more background on how I reason regarding internet communities would've been necessary to avoid that kind of tone.

(I believe moderation is necessary to build community - and on YouTube the only moderator other than you is Google. And that moderator obviously thinks assholes posting offensive crap is more lucrative than letting communities form on their own - like how federation works with this network).
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@mmn Yeah, YT is very problematic. The comment I shared earlier was someone I reported for also posting racial and gay slurs on other videos and YT responded that they couldn't find any community violations :/ But though there are plenty other video hosts out there, Google obviously dominates the ability to effectively monetise - there aren't many (any?) alternative options for people who host content for revenue, where the 'go elsewhere' solution isn't an option.
Show threadBob MottramApr 29, 2017
@mmn @welshpixie I think there's a real potential advantage to be had in the fediverse (from a bragging point of view) if the privacy/blocking controls are good enough. As you say, because of their business models the silos just can't compete and their logic compels them to always include assholes in all their public spaces. That doesn't necessarily have to apply here, and historically it hasn't much.
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@bob @mmn Tsu was pretty interesting - I started using it and did make some small change (I think after a few months I was at $5) but it got dominated by people gaming the system a bit. I'd love something that like Masto but that would allow people to monetise content (not necessarily via advertising) and gain followers relevant to their 'channels' but have the same privacy and moderation as here.
Show threadTim RoweApr 29, 2017
@WelshPixie @bob @mmn Did you ever try "Ello" ? They now have a means of monetising art.
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@timrowe @bob @mmn No - I'll have a look! Thanks! ^.^
Show threadTim RoweApr 29, 2017
@WelshPixie @bob @mmn Let me know what you think. I used to use it, but I prefer it here now. :)
Show threadBob MottramApr 29, 2017
@welshpixie @mmn I've recently been adding private contact icons to postActiv, and your comment suggests that maybe I should also include a button for Patreon or similar systems. Perhaps a BTC button, although I'm not much of a bitcoin fan.
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@bob @mmn I'm definitely in favour of more sites adding Patreon fields/buttons :)
Show threadMaiyannah BishopApr 29, 2017
@bob @welshpixie That would probably be helpful and not hard to do.  PP donate / BTC / patreon (in no particular order) seem to be the big three.
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@mmn Actually after reading this toot > https://social.umeahackerspace.se/notice/1082869 I'm pretty sure you meant not harm but maybe didn't think it through and equate that notion with this scenario :)
Show threadMMN-o ✅⃠Apr 29, 2017
#commiewebconsulting
Show threadb9AcE (moved to @[email protected])Apr 29, 2017
@mmn That's why web addresses end in .com you know… It's all a commie conspiracy.
Show threadBob MottramApr 29, 2017
@mmn @welshpixie for video hosting there fediverse's @cwebber with Mediagoblin
Show threadDelApr 29, 2017
@bob @cwebber @mmn It's less about just hosting and more about the community engagement and monetisation that YT has. At the time it was a valuable source of income for me that let us pay bills easier. It's not as simple, for many people, as having the choice to host elsewhere.