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Which platform do you prefer for Live Chats with us?

  • No, I'm good with Instagram 120
  • Discord 27
  • Zoom 61
  • Other (please say in comments) 13
  • 2020-09-06
  • multiple choice
  • 221 votes
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Content

Not everyone is digging using Instagram for our live chats. Do you want to see a different platform used, and if so, which one? 

Comments

Karen

YouTube I’m a YouTube addict and hardly ever see my notifications from other platforms

Trede Dreyowolfe

I'd also like youtube...but pretty much anything other than FB/IG works for us.

Ember Free

I like youtube or Facebook

Barbara Stone

Youtube, though I seldom get to chat because I live on the East Coast and work nights.

BirdTricks

But is there a way to host a private live stream on YouTube? When I initially tried it, it seemed to go entirely public and these are supposed to only be for patrons.

BirdTricks

But is there a way to host a private live stream on YouTube? When I initially tried it, it seemed to go entirely public and these are supposed to only be for patrons. The same happened when I tried FB, it sent out to the general public (though I know you said not FB but just saying)

BirdTricks

But is there a way to host a private live stream on YouTube? When I initially tried it, it seemed to go entirely public and these are supposed to only be for patrons. Let me know if you know!

BirdTricks

But is there a way to host a private live stream on YouTube? When I initially tried it, it seemed to go entirely public and these are supposed to only be for patrons.

Rosanna Lam

Other livestream apps you can require a password but I can only recall Twitch. I don’t think YouTube allows to approve subscribers so you can’t make patreon exclusive. Ha, Zoom would be interesting but how many will show their faces or even talk? 🤣

Chris Mallabon

I don't have an issue with Instagram when watching live but when watching old / missed episodes I immediately wished it had the chat replay like YouTube has. Recordings would be much better when you can see the questions that were asked.

Trede Dreyowolfe

YouTube has 3 different options for live streaming- Public, Private and Unlisted. YouTube’s Private streaming allows sharing the event video to 50 different people at once (provided that they have active Google plus accounts). Private videos will not appear in any of the search results or the video recommendations. The YouTube live stream will be accessible to the invitees alone which is a much-needed feature for private events.

Connie Muttart

Jamie, Did you get tired of saying the same thing over and over when people kept saying YouTube...lol?

Jodi

I'm not sure exactly how or what it is however the chloesactuary uses something called slack. If you wanted to look into it. I'm OK with Instagram though, not sure if it matters allthat much but is very nice of you to take your patrons preferences into consideration. Just reminds us how wonderful you are 😉

Ali Stergas

Facebook live??? I’m fine with instagram but understand if it’s not working FB may be a better option!

David Eugene Deutsch

I am perfectly okay asking the questions here and waiting for the video later on patreon. I just don't have an Instagram account and have no desire to have one

Jennifer Percopo

I’m starting to get the hang of Instagram, but omg Zoom would be AWESOME!!! It has all the extra features too, like hand raise, reactions... ability to send private message in-chat to host...

Jennifer Percopo

I’m a little biased though because I just converted the agency I work for (750 employees) over to Zoom and have been hosting/coordinating all the meetings while people learn so I have Zoom on the brain lol....

Nicole Birk

I don't use Instagram and don't have the space on my phone to download it, but I like the idea of a discord as you could have channels where the patrons could chat, get to know each other and become a community :) You could also give custom roles to everyone according to their Patreon tier, or anything else you like.

Nicole Birk

I have used discord for years, if you decide to go down that route please feel free to reach out to me and I'd be happy to help you get set up

Sheila Diller

My only issue with IG is that I don’t get notifications when you’re live so I miss it. I could just be better about remembering when the lives are supposed to be.

Amanda Smart

Facebook, but I’ll figure out whatever you decide to use.

Li

Maybe do one on insta and one on something else?

Jeanne Okerlund

I'm happy with whatever you choose. 😏

Pandra Beecroft

I ditto what the others are saying - what is easiest for you- I am a teacher and if I have to learn one more platform I may dive over the deep end:)

Kathy Surber

Here in my house we're set up with Zoom since my better half uses it for his meetings with Valley Adult Day Services which is an elder day care center. He is the Board Chair. I like the way it works too.

Carmen Griggs

I love Instagram but agree with someone else that watching the replays you don’t get to read the comments/questions and I find them hard to see anyway. For those who don’t have Instagram, maybe repost the whole videos on Patreon afterward?

Nicole Wehrman

I miss the IG lives all the time and you can’t see the questions in the replay. Plus there is always a lag on IG for me unfortunately-

Jennifer Farr

Twitch :) You have the video posted automatically after the stream is done and you can see the Chat after.