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hlthe2b

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1. It is likely happening because you are using a VPN.

Reply to spooky3 (Original post)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 01:58 PM

Jan 8

If you are using one, turn it off temporarily and refresh the screen. It should load. And then you get to decide whether or not turning the VPN off when you are on DU is less hassle, or just clicking through to watch the video on the youtube site. Both will require extra steps.

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Problem with links to YouTube videos [View all] spooky3 Jan 8 OP

It is likely happening because you are using a VPN. hlthe2b Jan 8 #1

I don't HappyH Jan 8 #5

I would bet money you have a setting that enables a VPN or at least VPN access... hlthe2b Jan 8 #8

I just realized that I was responding to spooky3 and I hadn't realized you are not spooky... hlthe2b Jan 8 #9

I am not having any problems like that. Very weird. niyad Jan 8 #2

I get those when I use my phone, but not when I use my computer. Biophilic Jan 8 #3

Thanks; yes, I'm getting these on the phone. Nt spooky3 Jan 8 #6

I am guessing ItsjustMe Jan 8 #7

Yes; why do you ask? nt spooky3 Jan 8 #10

Apple's software doesn't play well with the Internet. ItsjustMe Jan 8 #11

Thanks. I really don't have problems other than this one. Nt spooky3 Jan 8 #12

You are not the only person having this issue. ItsjustMe Jan 8 #13

Spooky, try this. On your iphone at the left side of any url you are on you will see two A's hlthe2b Jan 8 #14

I'm not a bot HappyH Jan 8 #4

I close the current tab, go to YouTube, turn on Phoenix61 Jan 8 #15