YouTube Embedding to be disabled

[Shaun]

I recently added a custom tag to allow YouTube videos to be directly embedded into a post (as opposed to linking to them).

The feature has worked well for a lot of forum members, but unfortunately it has had the effect of locking-out entire threads for quite a few people.

To keep the forums inclusive I'm removing the custom code and returning to old fashioned links, just like before.

Cheers,
Shaun

 

[Pete]

Thanks very much Shaun. Sorry if I came across as the 'killjoy' who started all this with my gripe ! I didn't want to spoil anyone's enjoyment, I think the old system works just as well.

 

[domtyler]

What was wrong with it?

 

[Rhythm Thief]

A good idea, I think. It wasn't an issue either way for me, but it seems a shame to lock some people out of certain theeads just because of a YouTube clip. It's easy enough to click on a link anyway.

 

[magnatom]

Ah, that'll explain why my latest didn't link didn't work.

Dom, I think some peoples firewalls won't let links through that have anything related to youtube in them. Can't think why?!?

 

[domtyler]

Dom, I think some peoples firewalls won't let links through that have anything related to youtube in them. Can't think why?!?

Ah yes, a lot of offices wont allow heavy breathing videos these days!

 

[Pete]

At my workplace, they're actually mostly worried about bandwidth, i.e. cost. There are strict rules stated about non-work-related stuff, but in reality - obviously - they turn a blind eye to most access - as long as it's not porn, games, gambling, those sort of 'naughty' things. But any sort of streaming, music, etc., gets blocked.

 

[magnatom]

Ah yes, a lot of offices wont allow heavy breathing videos these days!

Your obsessed with my heavy breathing!

 

[Tony]

My work computer will simply not recognise an embedded video. It doesn't show the link, an icon, or anything at all.

 

[Dave5N]

Nice admin - try it, if it doesn't work for all, withdraw it.

I appreciate the consideration.

 

[TheDoctor]

That's a bit harsh, Dave5N.
Shaun's explained why he did it, and it doesn't stop us posting the links. It's a difficult one, but I think Admin made the right call. I'm with RT on this one - it keeps the threads open for everyone, and it's not so tricky to click on a link.

 

[Arch]

That's a bit harsh, Dave5N.
Shaun's explained why he did it, and it doesn't stop us posting the links. It's a difficult one, but I think Admin made the right call. I'm with RT on this one - it keeps the threads open for everyone, and it's not so tricky to click on a link.

Maybe Dave browses in boxing gloves and can't hit a target smaller than a youtube embedding panel...

 

[Canrider]

Maybe Dave browses in boxing gloves and can't hit a target smaller than a youtube embedding panel...

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