Post AugGVzQ6GLN5dQigkK by owncast@social.owncast.online
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(DIR) Post #AufsJarzJeqt7RJvbk by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-01T03:51:45Z
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I've thought for a long time that #OwnCast servers were somehow part of the fediverse, like PeerTube servers are. But in this interview with founder and lead developer Gabe Kangas, he seems to be saying that it isn't;https://www.lorenzosmusic.com/2025/05/gabe-kangas-owncast.htmlCan anyone clarify?#streaming
(DIR) Post #Aug4XdEgVyOdxfOfwW by draqlo@mstdn.io
2025-06-01T06:08:53Z
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@strypey Owncast announces to the fediverse when you go live, and it shows in the chat when people boost or like the going live message
(DIR) Post #AugGVzQ6GLN5dQigkK by owncast@social.owncast.online
2025-06-01T08:22:28Z
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@strypey Owncast servers are certainly, optionally, a part of the Fediverse.
(DIR) Post #AuhajHtL5bRavgyTYm by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-01T23:44:26Z
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Thanks for answering the yes/no question here @owncast. Bit of a shame the details given here about how fediverse integration with OwnCast works;https://mstdn.io/@draqlo/114606613006481463... never made it into the interview. I worry that a lot of people will be left with the same false or confused impression I was.
(DIR) Post #AuhcGxafAvCBlZrK1A by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-02T00:01:46Z
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Thanks for going into detail @draqlo, that's exactly what I wanted to clarify : )
(DIR) Post #AuhhbewuB4Vjnsx5iS by draqlo@mstdn.io
2025-06-02T01:01:26Z
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@strypey not a problem, and of course I should have specified that connecting to the fediverse is optional
(DIR) Post #AujZIQG6A4MFQHAKUi by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-02T22:37:48Z
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Just out of curiosity, when you say;@owncast> optionally, a part of the FediverseDo you mean opt-out, like most fediverse platforms, or opt-in like Mobilizon?@draqlo
(DIR) Post #AujZQtfQhlZAws3TMm by owncast@social.owncast.online
2025-06-02T22:39:17Z
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@strypey Opt-in. An Owncast server is always private by default and you have to enable features to change that.
(DIR) Post #AujfIKwCXmhEe4CXNA by draqlo@mstdn.io
2025-06-02T23:44:54Z
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@strypey @owncast yeah, my wording could use some work. You have to turn it on in the admin panel before it does any of that
(DIR) Post #AujgdTnatRp2AAox9M by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-03T00:00:05Z
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@owncast> you have to enable features to change thatHow is that made clear to admins when they establish a new OwnCast server, and to streamers when they create an account on one? It would be a crying shame if people thought their streams were discoverable via the fediverse when they're not.
(DIR) Post #AujhDFHiKmDZZaxoOW by owncast@social.owncast.online
2025-06-03T00:06:25Z
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@strypey I'm guessing you don't use Owncast or haven't had an opportunity to check it out as you can't create an account on an Owncast server. If after you try it out you have specific concerns do please bring them up. No offense, but right now it seems like you're criticizing something you've never experienced.
(DIR) Post #AujroACJD5Ly3Gg64W by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-06-03T02:05:11Z
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@owncast > you can't create an account on an Owncast serverAh, OK. Good to know.> it seems like you're criticizing something you've never experiencedSorry my questions have been annoying. You're right I haven't tried OwnCast yet. Not criticising at all, just trying to get my head around the basics of how it works, before deciding how to prioritise testing it.Hopefully it's clear to people setting up a new server that fediverse integration needs to be turned on. I guess I'll find out : )