Re: Youtube flash not working -- solved?
On 20110707_082656, Paul E Condon wrote:
> 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.
>
Oh well. From a parallel thread, I see that a beautiful conspiracy
theory bits the dust. (;-)
--
Paul E Condon
pecondon@mesanetworks.net
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