How Guilded Could've Been Discord (But Didn't)

In this episode, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding the messaging platform Guilded following its acquisition by Roblox. We'll discuss the recent mandatory Roblox account integration, community reactions, and the mass exodus of users and developers from the platform. We'll also touch upon the broader implications of corporate decisions on user experiences, drawing parallels with other tech and gaming industries. Additionally, there are insights into setting up and using Owncast as a streaming service, and some engaging conversations about waffles, poutine, and more. 🔴 Subscribe for more content just like this: youtube.2tonwaffle.com ---------- 👋 CONNECT👋 ----------🎯 Subscribe! https://youtube.2tonwaffle.com Main Site: https://2tonwaffle.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@twotonwaffle Mastodon: https://masto.2tonwaffle.com/@joshb Sign Up For The Weekly Waffle Newsletter: https://2tonwaffle.com Discord: https://discord.2tonwaffle.com Forum: https://community.2tonwaffle.com --------- 🤝 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🤝 ---------☕️ Support The Channel: https://shop.2tonwaffle.com •Nerd or Die: https://nerdordie.com/shop/ref/indiec... •Ecamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?... •Get a 10% discount when you sign up for Beepbot Pro with the code "2TonWaffle" https://beepbot.app/ •Hetzner - https://hetzner.cloud/?ref=qcHruAEmZI6k ---------- 🎧 MUSIC 🎧 ---------- •Streambeats by Harris Heller - https://www.senpai.tv/ •Streamsight - https://streamsight.net/ •Backing Track - https://backingtrack.gg/ ⏱ TIME CODES ⏱00:00 Introduction to Guilded and Recent Events 01:24 Guilded's Acquisition by Roblox 02:32 Changes and Community Reactions 04:20 Bot Developers and Partnerships 06:21 Comparisons with Other Platforms 11:51 Guilded's Decline and Future Speculations 17:07 User Experience and Alternatives 20:31 Corporate Influence and Control 35:56 Matrix and Discord Integration 36:49 Server Migration Challenges 39:24 Copyright Law and Retro Games 44:07 Owncast Setup and Features 54:37 Guilded and Roblox Decision 01:02:16 Community Engagement and Future Planshable keywords! ----------------------- WHAT IS THE 2TONWAFFLE 🧇 ⏬❓ The 2TonWaffle Community was created to bring together the elements of indie gaming news and reviews, alternative platform discussions, and independent content creation. Providing a space for people to learn about these topics that are typically hidden from the general public. To bring awareness to those who might be looking for some alternatives and for those same people to share what they've experienced with other like-minded people. As a content creator myself and one who has traveled the far reaches of live-streaming platforms, I began to grow tired of the fact that the majority of live-streaming platforms and services were controlled by just a few large corporations. This was when I found the open-source alternatives. Seeing the possible solutions for a creator like myself, in taking back control of my content. To learn that there is a better way of doing things. ----------------------- 📚 Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links. Some links go to my website or are affiliate links where I'll earn free stuff, a small commission, or good mojo if you make a purchase. There is no additional cost to you for using these links, but it does help support me, and this content...and (sometimes) gives you discounts, too!