Enhancing Video Sharing on WlH Community: Is Discourse video-centric?

Hi everyone,

We are currently using Discourse as our platform for WlH Community, and I’m looking to enhance our video-sharing capabilities. Specifically, I want to encourage users to upload videos directly to our platform instead of using YouTube for cross-sharing. I believe this approach could offer several benefits, similar to what we see on platforms like LinkedIn.

Pros:

  1. Simplified Process: Direct uploads can streamline the process for users, making it easier and faster to share content.
  2. Better Control: Hosting videos on our platform allows for greater control over content and data security.
  3. Enhanced Engagement: A dedicated video-sharing feature could foster a more engaged community, with users interacting more directly with the content.
  4. Branding Opportunities: Customizing the video experience can strengthen our community’s identity.
  5. Improved Analytics: Centralizing video content can provide better insights into user engagement and preferences.

Cons:

  1. Storage and Bandwidth: Hosting videos directly can significantly increase storage and bandwidth requirements.
  2. Technical Challenges: Is Discourse video-centric ?
  3. Performance Issues: Ensuring smooth playback and avoiding buffering issues might require additional resources and optimization.

Does Discourse currently support this functionality, or would we need to develop a special plugin? What are the best practices and potential pitfalls?

I would greatly appreciate any feedback, experiences, or suggestions. Thank you!

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