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Re: Youtube flash not working



On 20110706_211752, Frank McCormick wrote:
> On 06/07/11 09:05 PM, Frank McCormick wrote:
> >
> >Is anyone else heen experiencing Flash problems on Youtube?
> >It affects both Chrome and Firefox - but they seem to be able to play
> >Flash videos on other sites.
> >
> >
> >
>   Answering my own question again :)
>   The key is to make HTTP into HTTPS for some bizarre reason that only
> Google knows. HTTP works for some users..for those who just get the
> black box, add the 's'...
> 
> Google...why all the secrecy ?

Because their business model is built on an ability to watch YOU, and
they are acutely aware of the dangers of allowing just ANYBODY watch
just anything.

Maybe they are aware of some feature of HTTPS that gives the web site
an asymmetric advantage in watching. 

Other ideas?

Cheers.

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Paul E Condon           
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