A short while ago I asked about a youtube alternative. While I was happy to try odyssey a small subset of commenters here were fairly cynical that any solution could be developed that could challenge a big company like YT and some even suggested just paying google.

This is the original question: https://lemmy.myserv.one/post/3116340

I am now happy to learn that in fact a solution has been developed which I will be trying. In fact it is presented in a YT video: https://youtu.be/5DePDzfyWkw?si=eMGHNGsxICcLmFOW

It warms my heart to see that solutions you difficult problems can be found and that we as thinking people and as humans still have the ultimate ability to change the course of the ship. I will be giving this new video app a try that similar to the messenger apps looks like it has a chance to begin the slow eroding of a single entity having all the content. Many years I am sure but feel like my question was answered even if not on Lemmy.

Thanks everyone:)

  • s38b35M5@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    For others interested but who prefer not to watch a yt video to find out, care to share the name of the app or project?

  • Substance_P@lemmy.world
    5·
    1 year ago

    I am a big supporter of FUTO, the company respects your privacy. I think the concept of taking on nascent projects then funding and assisting in developing them, is the change that we need in open source app development right now. For those who didn’t read the post by Jasep, look up Louise Rossman on YouTube Grayjay, the guy is a big inspiration.

  • Candelestine@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Anyone have any opinions on this Louis Rossman fellow? I’m unfamiliar with him. His comments section implies he’s a decent guy though. That accurate?

    • Ilikecheese@lemm.ee
      111·
      1 year ago

      He’s extremely well known in the right to repair community. His “day job” is running a repair service for laptops and phones, mainly Apple devices, and he has always been at the forefront of trying to keep Apple in check as much as one person can be. To say he’s a decent guy is an understatement.

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
    41·
    1 year ago

    Is it possible to have your web browser use VLC for videos? Will it play YT video?

    I have it on both my PC and phone. Maybe it works on one but not the other?

  • algorithmae@lemmy.one
    2·
    1 year ago

    Will it find a way to monetize and offset running costs, or will it not gain traction like the dozens before it?