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PJMcK

(22,882 posts) Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:06 AM Sep 30

A problem with embedded YouTube videos

Video links to YouTube aren’t working for me. When I click on a video, I get a message saying I need to log into YouTube and this is some kind of security process. When I open the YouTube app, I’m logged in and can watch anything but I can’t view the videos on DU. It’s weird and it just started this weekend.

I’m using an updated MacBook Air and an updated iPad Air.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for any help!

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A problem with embedded YouTube videos (Original Post) PJMcK Sep 30 OP

Yes, several people have posted about this recently. Croney Sep 30 #1

Adding a data point: me too. NT mahatmakanejeeves Sep 30 #2

Yes, has happened to me repeatedly. SaveOurDemocracy Sep 30 #3

Maybe post the YouTube title arlyellowdog Sep 30 #4

I did a similar work-around PJMcK Oct 1 #6

It's driving me nuts! BobsYourUncle Oct 1 #5

Same here. I was going to ask about this, don't know how to fix it. Bluepinky Oct 2 #7

Croney

(4,922 posts)

1. Yes, several people have posted about this recently.

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:13 AM

Sep 30

I don't know if there's been a fix posted. I have gotten this a few times this week. I click at bottom right, go to YouTube, come back, refresh screen, and sometimes it works.

mahatmakanejeeves

(60,915 posts)

2. Adding a data point: me too. NT

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:15 AM

Sep 30

Phone: 3rd gen iPhone SE, iOS 18, Safari.

Work laptop: Dell, Windows 11, build 22H2, Chrome or Edge.

SaveOurDemocracy

(4,437 posts)

3. Yes, has happened to me repeatedly.

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:15 AM

Sep 30

Started happening last week.

arlyellowdog

(1,429 posts)

4. Maybe post the YouTube title

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:17 AM

Sep 30

And the YouTuber. And tell what it’s about. I can’t get it to work but clicking on it, but, this morning, I searched for VP Harris’s Nevada speech on the YouTube site suggested.

PJMcK

(22,882 posts)

6. I did a similar work-around

Reply to arlyellowdog (Reply #4)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 08:19 AM

Oct 1

Using the YouTube app’s search function helped me find the clip.

It’s weird because I’ve never had this problem before. I’m sure it’s YouTube/Google’s fault and not DU’s!

BobsYourUncle

(141 posts)

5. It's driving me nuts!

Reply to PJMcK (Original post)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 06:58 AM

Oct 1

I’ve messed around more ways than I can count; sometimes I can get the video to play and the next time I jump through the hoops it doesn’t work!

And there’s that definition of insanity—repeating the same thing and expecting a different result…But NO! It’s not supposed to be that way on the web. Aargh!

Bluepinky

(2,325 posts)

7. Same here. I was going to ask about this, don't know how to fix it.

Reply to BobsYourUncle (Reply #5)

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 08:55 AM

Oct 2

It’s making me want to avoid the video section of DU.

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