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Started by Gene Worm, May 07, 2018, 12:22:18 PM

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Gene Worm

Hey guys, I know it's been a while, but I just wanted to address a small issue I've been having with embedded YouTube videos from "http" links. For some reason, whenever anyone posts an embedded video, the video just appears as blank for me. To be more specific, I see the link to the video (it's not an "https" link), a large blank space and the "Small | Large" buttons on the bottom and in some cases the "! No longer available" text on older posts. If you guys want, I can post a screenshot if a description isn't enough. Not sure what's causing this or if it's just me, but any help would be appreciated.
"Listen, you've got to get down below. There's something coming through, and it's the nastiest looking thing yet! Some of your buddies went down there a while ago, and I haven't seen them since."

Alex

Check your browser, addons and drivers are up to date.
Hail to thyself
For I am my own master
I am my own god
I require no shepherd
For I am no sheep.

Gene Worm

Quote from: Dark Alex on May 07, 2018, 12:41:39 PM
Check your browser, addons and drivers are up to date.

Hm.... I checked all of that and the only thing that needed an update was the driver, but the issue is still there after I updated it.
"Listen, you've got to get down below. There's something coming through, and it's the nastiest looking thing yet! Some of your buddies went down there a while ago, and I haven't seen them since."

Alex

Hail to thyself
For I am my own master
I am my own god
I require no shepherd
For I am no sheep.

Gene Worm

Quote from: Dark Alex on May 08, 2018, 11:45:43 AM
What browser are you using?

I've been using Google Chrome since forever and never had any problems with it until now.
"Listen, you've got to get down below. There's something coming through, and it's the nastiest looking thing yet! Some of your buddies went down there a while ago, and I haven't seen them since."

316zombie

gene, if i click on the link itself, it opens a new tab and that will play the video most all the time.  try it, maybe? see if that works for you? i also use chrome and have a brand new laptop, so everything is fully up to date.

Pacman000

This forum still uses Flash videos, & Google Chrome stopped supporting them awhile back. (If memory serves.)

From 2016, when Google decided to phase Flash out: https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/9/13903878/google-chrome-block-flash-html5

Gene Worm

#7
Ah, yes, I completely forgot about Chrome dropping Flash.... I suppose I'll take zombie's suggestion and just click the link instead of trying to be lazy (or switch browsers). Thank you all for the help, it is greatly appreciated!
"Listen, you've got to get down below. There's something coming through, and it's the nastiest looking thing yet! Some of your buddies went down there a while ago, and I haven't seen them since."

316zombie

just so you know, i can't see them on edge or firefox either, gene, and you're welcome!  :cheers:

Gene Worm

I'm not sure what this forum's stance on reviving dead threads is (necroposting), but just a quick update, I managed to accidentally fix the issue without switching browsers (still on Chrome). When I posted a Dailymotion video on the site, I clicked somewhere in the middle of it instead of on the actual link and a pop-up appeared asking me if I wanted to allow Flash on this site, and all the YouTube videos appear fine now (DM videos still don't but I think that's just the site).

Afterwards, I discovered that to the left of the current link address on the URL bar (right next to the address and it says your connection is "Secure", "Not Secure", or whatever) is a button that opens up a simple pull-tab where you can enable/disable Flash on the site. So, it was just enough case of my being a dope as per usual. :lookingup: But, at least the problem's solved now. Hopefully this is helpful for anyone else having the same problem. And once again, I really appreciate the help from you guys, thanks a bunch!
"Listen, you've got to get down below. There's something coming through, and it's the nastiest looking thing yet! Some of your buddies went down there a while ago, and I haven't seen them since."

316zombie

thanks gene, i'll try that. i've been having trouble getting in here lately, but i think the issue is the latest windows 10 update, since i'm having problems elsewhere as well. once i get past a vicious summer cold, i'll get it fixed.