@Pylinaer since I didn’t want to make this a 4-reply chain and further destroy this thread (max shitpost overlord must be used wisely) I’m editing this and PM’ing you about it.
Aigh, let’s start with what I agree.
Absolutely agree with this. COPPA itself was vague from its cornerstone, and this will only further deepen that aspect. I’m 100% with you on this, man.
Absolutely ties with your previous point and I agree that’s daunting to say the last! As a tiny side-note I think it’s not the focus of the discussion but worth mentioning: healthcare in the USA sucks. As someone who doesn’t live there but works with healthcare, I’m devoted to thinking of ways of circumventing the healthcare lobby, as it’s starting to become a trend here too. I’m sure getting a big COPPA fine won’t help no-one.
Your questions
Glad you asked! Here are some. And hold on cause they answer your next point as well!
Alright, first off: I’m a big nerd. So please don’t imply I wouldn’t know this information and wouldn’t take it into account while making my post. Just… don’t. Now, as I said the above websites answer this question! Here’s how, for Peertube:
Peertube is federated, which means anyone with the know-how can host their own instance of peertube where they can upload videos to, and anyone on another peertube instance can find their server/account and view their videos. For an example of a federated service already in use, look no further than Email.
It’s decentralized and open-source too! And guess what? Here’s a script for people like @YQMaoski to ship their videos over to Peertube quickly, easily and painlessly! (link scrolls down to the relevant part):
The fact loads of services and websites aren’t hosted in America and therefore are out of American laws! Ye-haw! Always keep an eye out to see if a service (like VPN) is inside the 5 EYES or the 13 EYES or none!
As for the FTC, that’s why I said to our fellow Muricans:
What I disagree with
Not if you’re hosting your own content on a federated website like Peertube! Don’t get me wrong, we need to call/e-mail/smoke signal the FTC but also start thinking of alternatives. Money talks and we need to be ready to jump off the big Obra Dinn when the time comes.
As for how content creators will continue to make money (you were gonna point that out next, weren’t you? I gotchu!):
- reviveAds, which is FLOSS and could integrate with Peertube
- crypto
- patreon, as we already do
- other ideas on the thingy I linked above
Sorry it took me so long to reply, had to gather all my info to make my points. Let me know if it makes sense and what you still disagree with!