Loops

So I know (and agree with many here) that TikTok has arguably gotten worse since the U.S. acquisition — algorithm shifts, monetization pressure, more corporate vibes, etc.

But that got me thinking…

What if someone (or a group) made a fan-run, unofficial TikTok account dedicated entirely to Loops?

Not an official account — just a community-driven one focused on:

What Loops is

How it works (Fediverse connection, decentralization, etc.)

Why it’s different from TikTok

Benefits for creators

Benefits for viewers

Tutorials / onboarding walkthroughs

Showcasing great Loops creators

I’ve seen random individuals casually mention/promote Loops on TikTok, but I’ve never seen an account that’s fully Loops-focused.

Kind of like how Neptune or Skylight (other TikTok competitors) have TikTok accounts — except theirs are officially run marketing accounts. What I’m imagining is something more grassroots and community-powered.

Questions:

Do you think this would actually help spread awareness of Loops?

Or would promoting a Fediverse platform on TikTok defeat the point?

Would people here be interested in contributing clips / scripts / ideas?

Would this need coordination from Dansup, or should it stay fully independent?

Curious what you all think. Bad idea? Good idea?

I'm curious — are there any popular creators who have crossed over to Loops yet?

Or even just really good creators native to Loops that you’d recommend following?

By “popular,” I mean:

Established creators from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Reels, etc.

Or creators with a strong following / recognizable brand who’ve started posting on Loops.

But I’m also very interested in:

Smaller Loops-native creators making great content

Fediverse-friendly creators who are experimenting outside the big corporate platforms

Idea: Community-Maintained Creator List?

It might be useful for this community to maintain an updating list of notable creators on Loops — especially if/when bigger names join.

Maybe:

A pinned thread?

A wiki-style post?

Or a periodically refreshed megathread?

Or even perhaps a Wordpress / Ghost / etc website, that's linked in this community.

(That way, users who don't use Lemmy / aren't familiar with / Fediverse newbies aren't required to download / join Lemmy, just for the list.)

That way, when someone asks “Who should I follow on Loops?”, we have a ready resource.

It could include:

Creator's Username

Loops handle

Content category

Whether they’re established elsewhere (optional)

Link(s) to their other platforms (if relevant)

This might:

Help new users find quality content faster

Encourage cross-platform creators to join

Give early Loops creators more visibility

What are your recommendations? Who’s worth following right now?

And do you think a running list maintained by this Lemmy community would be helpful?

I have content on a mastodon account I would like to replicate over. I couldn't see how to get an API key in Loops. Is this possible yet?

Is there a list of supported formats and maximum file sizes?

I've tried three times to upload videos and while there is no error message they do not show up in my profile, and appear to never be posted.

Hello everyone!

I'm the developer of Loops and I have some exciting news to share! Recently, we shipped the beta version of the Loops server with ActivityPub support and an oAuth backed API.

We're now preparing the beta release of our redesigned app that is much faster, feature packed and resolves many issues with the previous app (especially on Android).

It's open source, follow along here: https://github.com/joinloops/loops-expo

I'll be sharing a big update soon, stay tuned!

r/JoinLoops

The video optimization goes in 10s (20% - 40% - 80% etc) and the displays "Error". the video is 2.5mb

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28252147

Fedicast / Podcast: https://audio.firesidefedi.live/@firesidefedi/episodes/dansup-pixelfed-loops-sup-etc

I'd like to download and resize a video from loops.video to send to a friend, but I don't know how. What is the best way to do this?

This release bring some nice enhancement :

• Hashtags
• Explore
• Pin Loops to Profile

And fix the login issue some people have been encountering!

It's still not perfect, but we getting there :)

You can download the APK named app-release.apk from this post's link.

Created an account, I am able to login on web (though there's really nothing there). I downloaded the apk and installed the app, but the login button just goes to an error page...

What is going on with loops.video? Once in a while I follow a link to there and it plays the video no problem, on a nice minimalist web page with no distractions... and then I wonder what other videos might exist and there seems to be no way to find out. It just plays that one it started with, looping forever. What am I missing?

Does anyone know if pixelfed integration is on the table? Would love it if I could cross post my videos to my pixelfed account. Videos not able to be over 15MB is really a big drawback for pixelfed. But a loops-pixelfed bridge would solve on that

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24641422

Kickstarter to expand the apps.

Consider creating and sharing video updates about the development progress of Loops and Pixelfed on popular social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, etc.

Rationale:

1. Increased visibility: Platforms like YouTube and TikTok have MASSIVE user bases, providing an opportunity to reach potential new users who may not be familiar with Loops or Pixelfed.

2. Engaging content format: Video content is highly engaging and can effectively showcase new features, UI improvements, and behind-the-scenes development processes.

3. Building community: Regular updates can help foster a sense of community and excitement among existing users, keeping them informed and involved in the project's progress.

4. Inspiration from others: Some developers are already using this approach successfully. For example:

   • Skylight Social (ATProtocol-based app): https://www.tiktok.com/@buildwithtori
   • Neptune (potential TikTok alternative): https://www.tiktok.com/@theneptuneapp

These creators are effectively using TikTok to document their development journey and build interest in their projects.

By adopting a similar strategy, Loops and Pixelfed could:

• Provide regular progress updates to the community
• Showcase new features and improvements
• Offer sneak peeks of upcoming developments
• Share insights into the development process
• Engage with users through comments and feedback

I personally believe that this approach could SIGNIFICANTLY boost awareness of Loops and Pixelfed while keeping the existing community engaged and excited about the project's future.

Loops.video looks promising as replacement for TikTok… just published a test video https://loops.video/v/60Sa-5oVYT

#loops #loopsvideo #loopsbypixelfed #tiktokban #tiktok

From yesterday:

I used https://termly.io/ to generate the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Loops so I could ship the TestFlight beta ASAP.

There have been several concerns raised about them, and I want you to know that we will be replacing them with a better, more clearer set of rules and policies.

Please don't assume the worst, I'm trying my best but don't have a team to help me with stuff like this.

I'll make it right.

I've seen some people complain about this and assume bad intent, such as this comment:

Loops.video steals the rights to what you upload just like any other big corporate website

Hopefully this will resolve that, beyond the fact that you'll be able to just run your own copy of the service with whatever TOS you'd like.

https://mastodon.social/@dansup/113837375760817293

Loops will have a very easy onboarding process, allowing you to use your existing Mastodon or Pixelfed account and create a new separate Loops account with your avatar, bio, and even following suggestions.

Working hard to get this shipped ASAP!

Kind of weird to not use Matrix for a federated service like Loops TBH, but maybe it'll help attract interest