Website idea to combat censorship on major platforms

4 points

6 years ago

After seeing many platforms attempt to silence content creators either explicitly, or silently, I grew frustrated that in order to see certain view points on specific subjects, it was enormously difficult to find these creators. Typically its either via word-of-mouth, or some niche forum that mentions where to look. (note this was long before the current pandemic)

I wanted to find a site where I could find these lesser known content creators. These platforms paint with a broad brush, and categorize many 'dissidents' with the same rhetoric.

My idea is CreatorBytes.com

I'm still fleshing out the details, but essentially the site will allow content creators to create a page where users can find all of their content linked from a single site. Further, they can notify their users who choose to follow their page, in case the content creator's typical communication channel is compromised.

Users can find creator's library of content, without the chance of the creator being silenced on their other distribution channels.

Eventually, with enough creator pages, users can also use the site to discover similar creators.

The website aims to serve a few functions:

One, as a backup in case the content creator's main communication channel goes down. Two, as a centralized place for users to find content across a variety of platforms. Three, a place for content creators to share their content with a wider audience, and for users to find new content they otherwise couldn't see.

Further, Creator Bytes is oriented towards privacy, transparency, and value, without compromise.

If you're interested in learning more, and being notified once the alpha site is active, sign up for an email notification at https://creatorbytes.com/alpha

If you have any questions, or comments, you can reach me on this thread, or at creatorbytes@protonmail.com

I would greatly appreciate any and all feedback from the HN community. Thanks!