For reasons that boggle my mind, I am required to keep a Google account for work (ties into some proprietary software the company uses)

Earlier today, I got the following -

Yes, I’m certain people under the age of 16 are known for their use of very specific EHR software that requires professional license to subscribe to in the first place. Makes perfect sense.

Anyone else get one of these “for you protection” msgs from Big evil?

  • SuspciousCarrot78@lemmy.worldOP
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    10 hours ago

    I dunno how GOOD / broad peertube is, but I’ll tell you two things -

    1. I got the “we’ve restricted your account to age appropriate content for your safety” message today while browsing YouTube with the kids (admittedly, using Firefox, not my usual SmartTube or PipePipe, which I think bypass that).

    2. I’ve already specced out the Youtube replacement stack for myself.

    • Nova Player (plug hard drive into router, install Nova Player on Android device, boom - all my media with a nice front end. Easier than Jellyfin, not as slick, does the job)
    • 1337x.to (I’m sure I have no idea what that is) + WinSCP (to transfer files). Again, not as slick as my older *arr stack, but that broke when the Rpi4 died and ICBF fixing it right now. (Yes, I know Debride, Streamio etc).
    • Nebula (follow my favourite youtubers and give them actual cash money? Why not.)
    • Hoopla (streaming audio books, movies, tv via Library)
    • Tubi (ad hoc, sometimes trash, sometimes amusing :)
    • Grapplers Guide (jiujitsu stuff)
    • ABC Iview (local content, kids shows etc)

    Fuck it…if someone can tell of a GOOD cloud replacement for Google Drive (which work lumped me with) that I don’t have to self host, I’m all ears. I’ll pull the fucking plug myself. Come to think of it…I have a Proton mail…how’s the cloud drive on that? I’d heard Proton was in the shit for various reasons.