#small-creator — Public Fediverse posts

🚀 Small creator here!

If you have a few minutes, please check out my YouTube channel. Every view, like, comment, and subscription helps more than you know and motivates me to keep creating.

🔗 https://youtube.com/@thecosmicbyteofficial

Thank you for your support ❤️

#YouTube #SmallCreator #ContentCreator

24,500 Subscribers Later… Thank You

Today my YouTube channel officially crossed 24,500 subscribers, and honestly, I’m still trying to process it.

When I first started sharing crochet videos online, I never imagined that thousands of people from around the world would one day be watching my tutorials, following my crochet journey, supporting my designs, and becoming part of this amazing creative community.

What started as simply sharing something I loved slowly grew into something much bigger than I ever expected.

Over the years, HodgePodge Crochet has become more than just a crochet channel. It has become a space filled with creativity, learning, experimentation, encouragement, late-night crochet sessions, yarn piles taking over the house, cats supervising projects 😂, and people who genuinely appreciate handmade art.

One of the things I love most about this community is how supportive and encouraging everyone has been through every stage of the process — even the messy stages.

And trust me… there have been MANY messy stages.

If you’ve followed me recently over on Patreon, then you’ve probably seen me deep in the process of designing the new Lattice Top. This pattern has gone through more revisions, frogging, measuring, grading, and restructuring than I can even count at this point. Some days I’ve completely reworked entire sections just trying to get the drape, fit, and stitch flow exactly the way I imagined it in my head.

But that’s also the beautiful part of designing.

Sometimes crochet patterns don’t appear perfectly on the first try. Sometimes they evolve slowly through testing, experimentation, mistakes, and learning. And honestly, I think sharing that process openly has become one of my favorite parts of this journey.

Seeing people excited about the Lattice Top while it’s still being developed has been incredibly motivating for me. Knowing that people genuinely care about the work behind the scenes makes all those long design sessions feel worth it.

As my YouTube channel continues growing, I have so many exciting things planned for the future:

• New crochet patterns
• More detailed tutorials
• Behind-the-scenes design content
• Crochet vlogs
• Morocco lifestyle content 🇺🇸🇲🇦
• More pattern testing opportunities
• More creative experiments and projects

I’m genuinely excited about where things are heading.

And to every single person who has supported this channel in any way — whether you subscribed, watched a video, left a comment, purchased a pattern, shared my work, or simply followed quietly from the background — thank you.

Your support means more than you probably realize.

Creative work can sometimes feel very solitary behind the scenes. There are long hours spent designing, filming, editing, writing instructions, troubleshooting mistakes, and doubting whether anyone will even care about what you’re creating.

But moments like this remind me why I started.

24,500 subscribers may just look like a number to some people, but to me it represents years of learning, growth, persistence, creativity, and community.

And honestly?

I feel like we’re just getting started.

Thank you all so much for being part of this journey with me 💛

You can follow along here: https://www.youtube.com/@HodgePodgeCrochet

– HodgePodge Crochet

Tonight’s stream is Phasmophobia x Alan Wake with Angeliela and Dragonrose_Lady_of_Chaos — investigating hauntings, dodging shadows, and diving into the crossover’s cinematic chaos.
Play along with the Ghost Guessing game using !GhostGame.
Join the Nexus for the run.

🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is Deep Rock Galactic with Angeliela — mining through the chaos, fighting off swarms, and embracing the mayhem together.
Join the Nexus for the run.

🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is Minecraft — building out the Nexus Realm in Creative mode and adding new structures, ideas, and cosmic energy.
Join the Nexus for the build session.

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🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is 7 Days to Die with Twitch Integration enabled — meaning chat can spawn chaos, enemies, and surprises at will.
Join the Nexus for the mayhem.

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🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is Phasmophobia — investigating hauntings, dodging ghosts, and embracing the chaos.
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🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is Phasmophobia — investigating hauntings, dodging ghosts, and embracing the chaos.
Join the Nexus for the run.

🟩 http://kick.com/realkeithboaz
🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
🟥 http://youtube.com/@RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Today’s stream is Soulmask — diving into the wilds, uncovering ancient mysteries, and surviving whatever the world throws at us.

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🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

10k is almost here!

We are at 9,900 subscribers on YouTube. I am opening up Founding Member status for anyone who joins the Patreon or YouTube membership before we hit 10k.
You get early access to all videos and a spot in the channel "Hall of Fame" credits.
If you have been watching the videos, now is the best time to support the work.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63PqG8ZnWC4JWYrNJKocMA/join

Or sign up on Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/c/devwithzachary/membership

#YouTube #SmallCreator #SupportCreative #FoundingMember

10k is almost here!

We are at 9,900 subscribers on YouTube. I am opening up Founding Member status for anyone who joins the Patreon or YouTube membership before we hit 10k.
You get early access to all videos and a spot in the channel "Hall of Fame" credits.
If you have been watching the videos, now is the best time to support the work.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63PqG8ZnWC4JWYrNJKocMA/join

Or sign up on Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/c/devwithzachary/membership

#YouTube #SmallCreator #SupportCreative #FoundingMember

Small creators—don’t overthink this one. This 7 second trend is one of the easiest ways to get in front of new people right now. Use the sound, keep it simple, and just POST. #tiktokgrowth #smallcreator #viralvideo #trendingsound #trendingsong http://is.gd/svvmBX

Launching a full GTA V playthrough today.
Beginning the story from scratch and diving into the chaos of Los Santos.
Join the Nexus for Episode One.

🟩 http://kick.com/realkeithboaz
🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
🟥 http://youtube.com/@RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Kicking off the week in ARC Raiders.
Solo recon first, squad chaos later.
Storms overhead, machines everywhere, vibes immaculate.

🟩 http://kick.com/realkeithboaz
🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Die Monetarisierungsfront

https://peer.adalta.social/w/eaMFUx1yy8ibxhBVztKRmn

i'm ewan — developer, writer, occasional poet. i build open-source ATProto tooling,
self-host most of my own infrastructure, and take commissions for things i'm actually
good at.

if any of that is useful or interesting to you, ko-fi.com/ewancroft
is where commissions live:

• poetry from £10
• short stories from £20
• SvelteKit websites from £100

everything's CC BY-SA 4.0. no NDAs, no nonsense.

tips are also welcome if you've got use out of anything i've made or written.
either way, cheers.

i'm ewan — developer, writer, occasional poet. i build open-source ATProto tooling,
self-host most of my own infrastructure, and take commissions for things i'm actually
good at.

if any of that is useful or interesting to you, ko-fi.com/ewancroft
is where commissions live:

• poetry from £10
• short stories from £20
• SvelteKit websites from £100

everything's CC BY-SA 4.0. no NDAs, no nonsense.

tips are also welcome if you've got use out of anything i've made or written.
either way, cheers.

It’s a Fortnite Friday and I’m starting early again.
Clean drops, questionable decisions, full Nexus energy.

🟩 http://kick.com/realkeithboaz
🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Trend alert! Small creators try this trend out. Let me know if you give it a try. #smallcreator #tiktokgrowth #tiktoktips #trending #newtrend http://is.gd/DRAYRh

Tonight’s stream begins with Fortnite. Expect chill energy, fun moments, and a clean warm‑up run.

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#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Small creators use this trending song and see what happens. 2026 #smallcreator #tiktoktips #tiktokgrowth #tiktokupdate #trendingaudio https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliabaskett1/video/7615452879322631455?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Now we're diving into Roadside Research after the warm‑up. Alien shift energy, lots of laughs, and full Nexus vibes.
Join the night run. 👽

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#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Beginning tonight’s stream in Quarantine Zone. Expect fast action and plenty of laughs.

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#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Starting a Fortnite session tonight. Expect chill energy, fun moments, and plenty of Nexus chaos.
Join the run.

🟪 http://twitch.tv/RealKeithBoaz
#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

Hey Buds! 🎮✨ We’re going LIVE at 10PM EST with #SteamNextFest demos!

Tonight’s lineup:

🚂 Australia Did It - @AustraliaDidIt

❄️ Don’t Freeze - @yolo35games

🩸 Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege - @LillymoGames

🦝 RACCOIN - @RaccoinGame

🏠 House Flipper Remastered - @FrozenWayGames

Chaos, coins & cozy renovations.

🔞21+ Vibes
🔗 https://www.twitch.tv/checkpointvibes

Your Spot's waiting at Checkpointvibes.

#420friendly #IndieGames #twitchstreamer #smallcreator

Starting a Tuesday Phasmophobia session this afternoon. Expect hauntings, laughter, and the occasional panic sprint.
Join the Nexus for the investigation.

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#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

https://www.tiktok.com/@zajeyci/video/7608262289321430293?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Hiiii new Vid out. give it A check! ty💛

#Zajey
#Vlog #Update #RealLife #Diary #Logs #ThankYou #CreatorLife #SmallCreator #TikTokUpdate
#LifeUpdate #DailyVlog #PersonalVlog #VideoDiary #Journey #Progress #NewVideo #CreatorJourney

#birthdayvlog #23rdbirthday #lifeupdate #storytime #realtalk #quarterlifecrisis #selfreflection #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #lonely #overwhelmed #creatorlife #contentcreator #smallcreator #indiecreator #filmmakerlife #aspiringfilmmaker #writerlife
2/3

Stepping back into the Nexus today.
Systems are online, the realm is open, & the signal is strong.
Come through and hang while we build, explore, and see where the current takes us.

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#smallcreator #gamingcommunity #NeonNexus

🚨 New Video: AI Is Not A Tool. It’s A Weapon.

Silicon Valley is racing to automate your life. They want you to write without reading and code without thinking. They call it progress, but the reality is built on a foundation of theft, exploitation, and deceit.

In this video, I talk about why I refuse to use generative "AI" on Terminal Tilt. We look at the human cost in the Global South, the industrial-scale theft of creative work, and the environmental reality of a plagiarism machine.

100% Human made. No AI. :NoAI:

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGD27wtF4Rg

📺 PeerTube: https://gnulinux.tube/w/rPQ7FpsjyEv4AQxoiDnWTB

Support the mission: ☕ https://ko-fi.com/terminaltilt | https://liberapay.com/terminaltilt

#TerminalTilt #NoAI #YouTube #PeerTube #Video #AI #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Ethics #Privacy #Environment #ClimateChange #HumanRights #LaborRights #FOSS #Linux #HumanMade #SmallCreator #QueerCreator #DisabledCreator #DigitalSovereignty #TechEthics #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Microsoft #CoPilot #Google #Gemini #Antropic #Claude #ClaudeCode

Terminal Tilt is exactly 58 subscribers away from the 1K milestone and monetization.

In case you are new to my channel, welcome! As a disabled queer creator, I know how often our voices are drowned out by corporate "ai" sludge. Terminal Tilt is a space where I can speak authentically, fight for digital sovereignty, and show that there is a place for us in the technical world.

I started it because I like to watch YouTube and I often search for Linux videos. I find it infuriating that 90% of the videos have "ai" generated voices, graphics, and scripts. I want to learn new things, not have unoriginal ideas regurgitated to me by bots. Terminal Tilt is a strictly Non-AI :NoAI: channel focused on ethical computing, promoting #FOSS, and providing a direct alternative to the Big Tech surveillance machine. I respect your time and your sovereignty. Lets build a community together!

If you believe in a web where the user is in control and their privacy respected, and our technology does not have to destroy the planet, help me cross the finish line today.

I have some great stuff in the pipeline, such as reviews for security hardware, quick looks and installations of GNU/Linux distributions :gnu: :tux: , and discussions on the state of computing.

I am also improving quickly. Every video has been a learning experience and I am very open to constructive criticism.

My newest video from earlier today: 5 Extensions for Real Digital Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9FjlZMJBQ

My most popular video (90k+ views): The Windows Exodus Has Begun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzdTgCXyRU

I also post videos to PeerTube here: https://gnulinux.tube/c/terminaltilt/videos

Every boost helps us show that independent, human created tech content has a place in 2026.

#TerminalTilt #NoAI #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #EthicalComputing #Privacy #Security #HumanMade #SmallCreator #AntiBigTech #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosted #Homelab #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #DeGoogle #Technology #SoftwareFreedom #OpenSource #FOSS #DigitalRights #Fediverse #Mastodon #PeerTube #YouTube #Google #QueerMutualAid #QueerCreator #Disability #Disabled #DisabledCreator #DisabledMutualAid #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBT

🚨 New Video: 5 Browser Extensions That Give You Real Digital Independence

If you are browsing the web without an ad blocker, your browser is an open door for data brokers. But at this point, uBlock Origin is just the bare minimum. In the new video, I am sharing the 5 free and open source (FOSS) browser extensions I use to harden my system, poison data profiles, and actively fight back against the surveillance economy.

Independent content. No AI. No sponsors.

▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA9FjlZMJBQ

📺 PeerTube: https://gnulinux.tube/w/cpHrqio1e4L7HpwaQyhbLV

Support the mission: ☕ https://ko-fi.com/terminaltilt | https://liberapay.com/terminaltilt

#YouTube #Video #Privacy #FOSS #Internet #WebBrowser #Browser #MozillaFirefox #Firefox #Chrome #GoogleChrome #Librewolf #ZenBrowser #Waterfox #Linux #Security #CyberSecurity #TerminalTilt #NoAI #HumanMade #OpenSource #SmallCreator #QueerCreator #DisabledCreator #GNULinux #GNU #Linux

We just hit 900 subscribers! That means we are only 100 away from full monetization.

I know my current video (and likely the next) are not designed to be viral hits, and that is okay. They are important videos to make, and sticking to our FOSS and privacy values matters more to me than chasing the algorithm.

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed so far. Let's get to 1k!

https://www.youtube.com/@TerminalTilt

#GNULinux #GNU #Linux #FOSS #Privacy #YouTube #SmallCreator #OpenSource #Mullvad #TerminalTilt #Privacy #NoAI #HumanMade

I am absolutely speechless. 24 hours ago, there were 11 of us. As I’m posting this, we’ve crossed 300 subscribers.

I wanted to share this chart from the backend because it represents more than just numbers to me. It represents thousands of people looking for a different path in tech. Whether you're a long time Linux user or someone just looking to escape the Windows 10 EOL, thank you for being part of this explosion.

The Year of the Linux Desktop might have started as a joke, but these charts look pretty serious. Let’s keep going. :NoAI: :gnu: :tux:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLzdTgCXyRU

#NoAI #HumanMade #WindowsExodus #GNULinux #Linux #WindowsExodus #HumanMade #Linux #Microsoft #Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #YouTube #DisabledCreator #QueerCreator #SmallCreator #Creator

Terminal Tilt Update!

The channel hit two small but meaningful milestones today:

10 subscribers and 600 views.

I am a small fish in a big ocean, but I am so grateful for the positive response to my videos on #Linux and #OpenSource tech. I promise to keep honing my skills and keep the focus on human-made, AI-free content. :NoAI:

Thank you to those who have joined the journey so far! I have plenty of great topics in the pipeline.

https://www.youtube.com/@TerminalTilt

#TerminalTilt #FOSS #Linux #Privacy #YouTube #SmallCreator #Debian #HumanistTech #NoAI #queer #disabled

Ko-Fi really wants me to make an account on the hell site, but I’m drawing a line in the sand.

As a disabled and omnisexual creator, I refuse to spend my energy in a place that feels increasingly hostile to my communities just for the sake of self promotion. I believe we can build successful brands right here on the #Fediverse without compromising our ethics or our safety. 🏳️‍🌈 ♿️

I am here to focus on what I love: GNU/Linux, open source, and high-quality ethical technologies. Speaking of things I love... I’ve officially set up a Ko-Fi goal to support my caffeine addiction! ☕️

I’m a bit of a coffee snob, even brewing at home is getting pricey with tariffs and inflation. If you appreciate a queer, disabled perspective on the #Linux world, I’d love your help reaching my $50 goal!

https://ko-fi.com/terminaltilt/goal?g=0

Thank You!

#Mastodon #Omnisexual #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #Coffee #Debian #elementaryos #Intersectionality #NoBirdSite #QueerTech #SupportCreators #KoFi #Donations #Disability #DisabledCreator #FOSS #OpenSource #Accessibility #Caffeine #SmallCreator

People have been requesting that I make a storefront for prints and stickers. I've been working on this for a long time and I finally feel ready to share it with my followers. Every purchase goes to helping me continue to live and be the weird little bug person I've always dreamed about! Link in bio.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BarkandBog

©️ barkandbog CC-BY-NC

#merch #merchandise #art #entomology #entomologymerch #smallcreator #etsy #etsyfinds #etsyshop

Hermit and Pig Is a Hidden Gem You NEED To Play
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mwxoWWA0vk4&si=zODfX7VN9dMLTPWd
#videogames #smallcreator #indie

Come play some new free #Gameboy retro games from itch.io with us! https://www.twitch.tv/unitedghoulsstudio

#livestream #letsplay #retrogames #smallcreator #live

World premiere of our interview with fellow #streamer and small creator ThriftyTokens! Come join the watch party over on YouTube https://youtu.be/2utg018OCrM

You can also find The Small Ones on #Spotify

#interview #smallcreator #creator #podcast #thesmallones #youtube #video

Have you ever met an alien? Here's your chance! I got to interview https://mastodon.social/@SolaciAlien@sunny.garden and learn all about their creator journey so far. 10/10 highly recommend!

https://youtu.be/9L98BOSl3g4

#interview #podcast #smallcreator #artist #vtuber

The next episode of The Small Ones is already lined up. Set your notification for the premiere on Monday 23rd of June!

https://youtu.be/2utg018OCrM

This time we have the pleasure of getting to know ThriftyTokens

#interview #smallcreator #creator #youtube #video #podcast

Want to enjoy some DnD in a little bit? We're going to be doing that at around 8:30/9pm come join us in the chaos!🔥🔥🔥🔥
https://www.twitch.tv/unitedghoulsstudio

#livestream #dnd #dnd5e #homebrew #murdermystery #ttrpg #smallcreator

Our very good friend https://mastodon.social/@SolaciAlien@sunny.garden has made this and you should absolutely watch it.

https://youtu.be/QfKlUxBoEgc

#youtube #animation #smallcreator #art #digitalart #video

An absolute world premiere: The very first episode of "The Small Ones", a podcast / video interview series where I interview fellow small creators about their work, their processes, their struggles and joy.

Kevin aka DoItforBruce - a Crusader Kings 3 (and Paradox games) creator is our very first interviewee.

Go check it out: https://youtu.be/554fYB9b0Rc

#ck3 #paradox #interview #podcast #creator #smallcreator #gaming

Wanna catch some pixel art live? Like metroidvania? Come have a look and hang out!
#pixelart #livestream #smallcreator #indiedev #indiegame #aseprite

https://www.twitch.tv/untitledgamestudios