People,

Is it possible to embed youtube videos inside of posts by using specific code?  I've gone through the a-z list of code, but couldn't find anything so I assume we can only link to youtube rather than embed in a post?

People,

Is it possible to embed youtube videos inside of posts by using specific code?  I've gone through the a-z list of code, but couldn't find anything so I assume we can only link to youtube rather than embed in a post?





We just post the direct link - I've never seen anyone successfully embed a video here.

I suspected as much, thankyou. 

It is a useful feature though, back at the 80sxchange the code was .

People,

Is it possible to embed youtube videos inside of posts by using specific code?  I've gone through the a-z list of code, but couldn't find anything so I assume we can only link to youtube rather than embed in a post?




Our forum is not set up to allow the embedding of anything.
We keep it that way because embedding takes up more room than really necessary.
Not to mention that some embedding code can also be malicious software. ;)

Our forum is not set up to allow the embedding of anything.
We keep it that way because embedding takes up more room than really necessary.
Not to mention that some embedding code can also be malicious software. ;)






It doesn't really take up more room (aside from the width/height of the video in the thread).  The biggest problem is with malicious code.  YouTube is fairly safe so I might be able to code something up to allow just YouTube posts.  I don't think anyone's ever asked for it before.

It doesn't really take up more room (aside from the width/height of the video in the thread).  The biggest problem is with malicious code.  YouTube is fairly safe so I might be able to code something up to allow just YouTube posts.  I don't think anyone's ever asked for it before.


I did about two years ago  ;) but not directly to you

I guess the only problem would be whether it would cause issues for people accessing the boards from libraries or over their work network.

And also for people still using dial-up.

I guess the only problem would be whether it would cause issues for people accessing the boards from libraries or over their work network.

And also for people still using dial-up.


YouTube is pretty well behaved, in that they don't play right away, and the overhead of the flash on the page is about the same as a flash ad on other sites.  I'm sure it could be turned off again if it proved to be an issue.

I guess the only problem would be whether it would cause issues for people accessing the boards from libraries or over their work network.

And also for people still using dial-up.


people should not be using dial up in this day and age... 

I guess the only problem would be whether it would cause issues for people accessing the boards from libraries or over their work network.

And also for people still using dial-up.


Or those with older computers - with low processors. ;)
I know a couple of our members use them.

Well, the main reason I asked was because back at the 80sxchange I used to do a monthly 'top 80's youtube picks' post, which involved embedding all my selections into one post. 

I think it's much easier for the poster to stay watching the videos from within the frame, rather than having to click links each time.  So if there is any chance you could code something I know I'd be very grateful.  :)

Or those with older computers - with low processors. ;)
I know a couple of our members use them.


still no excuse  ;)

Well, the main reason I asked was because back at the 80sxchange I used to do a monthly 'top 80's youtube picks' post, which involved embedding all my selections into one post. 

I think it's much easier for the poster to stay watching the videos from within the frame, rather than having to click links each time.  So if there is any chance you could code something I know I'd be very grateful.  :)


We aren't 80schange and we use completely different forum software. ;)

If Chucky writes the code then it will work, but like he said, if itproves to be too much, he will disable it again.



still no excuse  ;)


;D

We aren't 80schange and we use completely different forum software. ;)

No, really? Thankyou for that pertinent observation.   ::)

I provided an example of I why I would find having that code available useful, and I had no intention of stirring up a 'tit for tat' about which website is better, or uses what functionality.

If Chucky writes the code then it will work, but like he said, if itproves to be too much, he will disable it again.

Again, I'm merely asking a question!  No skin off my nose if he doesn't write the code.

No, really? Thankyou for that pertinent observation.   ::)

I provided an example of I why I would find having that code available, and I had no intention of stirring up a 'tit for tat' about which website is better, or uses what functionality.

Again, I'm merely asking a question!  No skin off my nose if he doesn't write the code.


hey only I'm allowed to get snarky with Tam.  >:(

and maybe Karen but mostly just me...  ;)

That was one of the things I did like about the 80sx was the ability to embed videos directly into posts.  It was handy, rather than having to click a link and load up all the whole YouTube page.


I did about two years ago  ;) but not directly to you


I did as well, but I don't remember where or how I mentioned it lol

I suspected as much, thankyou. 

It is a useful feature though, back at the 80sxchange the code was .





Well, the main reason I asked was because back at the 80sxchange I used to do a monthly 'top 80's youtube picks' post, which involved embedding all my selections into one post. 

I think it's much easier for the poster to stay watching the videos from within the frame, rather than having to click links each time.  So if there is any chance you could code something I know I'd be very grateful.  :)



We aren't 80schange and we use completely different forum software. ;)

If Chucky writes the code then it will work, but like he said, if itproves to be too much, he will disable it again.


;D

No, really? Thankyou for that pertinent observation.  ::)

I provided an example of I why I would find having that code available useful, and I had no intention of stirring up a 'tit for tat' about which website is better, or uses what functionality.

Again, I'm merely asking a question!  No skin off my nose if he doesn't write the code.


Ok smartass...

I said it because you made a point to mention the site in not one, but 2 posts.
Secondly, had you taken the time to notice, there is a wink smiley in my post. Get it?
And third... two different forums, two different softwares. That was my point.

Don't get all high and mighty with me when you don't take the time to grasp a post.

Ok smartass...

I said it because you made a point to mention the site in not one, but 2 posts.

Like, so what?  Aren't we allowed to make reference to other 80's sites in here more than once?  The citation quote was relevant and necessary, and I didn't see anything in the FAQ that suggests it's a offence.

Secondly, had you taken the time to notice, there is a wink smiley in my post. Get it?
And third... two different forums, two different softwares. That was my point.

I took the time to notice.  But I also recognise when I'm being patronised as well.

Don't get all high and mighty with me when you don't take the time to grasp a post.

And may I suggest that next time you try to make a point, you don't treat the poster like an complete imbecile in the first instance.

Like, so what?  Aren't we allowed to make reference to other 80's sites in here more than once?  The citation quote was relevant and necessary, and I didn't see anything in the FAQ that suggests it's a offence.

I took the time to notice.  But I also recognise when I'm being patronised as well.

I can assure you that I was not patronizing you. You made a valid point, as I made a valid point. The smiley was used in order to make sure that you didn't misconstrue my tone of voice. Apparently my post was doomed no matter what I said.

And may I suggest that next time you try to make a point, you don't treat the poster like an complete imbecile in the first instance.



I did?  ???


Our forum is not set up to allow the embedding of anything.
We keep it that way because embedding takes up more room than really necessary.
Not to mention that some embedding code can also be malicious software. ;)

I can assure you that I was not patronizing you. You made a valid point, as I made a valid point. The smiley was used in order to make sure that you didn't misconstrue my tone of voice. Apparently my post was doomed no matter what I said.

My crime was mentioning the 80sxchange twice, which appeared to get right up your nose.

Our forum is not set up to allow the embedding of anything.
We keep it that way because embedding takes up more room than really necessary.
Not to mention that some embedding code can also be malicious software

And I would have been happy to have left it at that had it not been for further input by Beck, which countered that statement and offered further encouragement.

Let's leave it and move on, ok?  I am a nice guy, honest!  :)

My crime was mentioning the 80sxchange twice, which appeared to get right up your nose.

And I would have been happy to have left it at that had it not been for further input by Beck, which countered that statement and offered further encouragement.

Let's leave it and move on, ok?  I am a nice guy, honest!   :)


And I will gladly apologize for my tone of voice not coming through in my post. ;)

And I will gladly apologize for my tone of voice not coming through in my post. ;)


Uh...yea...I think I know what you mean  :D

I see Chucky is working on it right now...

top right corner:
"$txt = 'YouTube'; $txt = '#Invalid YouTube Link#'; "

;)