Firefox And Youtube Videos On The Forums

[LxLawliet]

I thought I post this in case people keep asking why they cannot see any videos being posted here on the forums. It's really simple.

 

The reason most of you can't see them is because Firefox is blocking such content by default ("protection", if you will)...this can be seen here:

 

 

If you click this little shield, a popup will appear telling you that Firefox is blocking unsecure content. A dropdown menu at the lower left corner allows one to "enable" unsecure content.

 

 

As you can see, videos are now being shown. The yellow warn sign tells you that unsecure content will no longer be blocked on the page. There is, as far as I know, no permanent workaround for this particular issue.

 

EDIT:

KatanaWielder and MagicFingers both provided a permanent workaround for this:

 

permanently turn off content blocking....i've done this...it comes straight from mozzilla

 

turn off mixed content blocking - enter about:config into the firefox address bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up) & search for the preference named security.mixed_content.block_active_content. double-click it and change its value to false.

 

 

reference: https://support.mozi...uestions/967351

 

 

Here is a link detailing what "mixed content" is: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-does-content-isnt-secure-affect-my-safety

Edited September 13, 2013 by LxLawliet

[Drasiel]

Hey thanks for this, very helpful to people having trouble. :)

[KatanaWielder]

This should work

 

1. Type in the address bar  about:config

2. Find security.mixed_content.block_active_content

3-. Toggle it to false

[Magicfingers]

permanently turn off content blocking....i've done this...it comes straight from mozzilla

 

turn off mixed content blocking - enter about:config into the firefox address bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up) & search for the preference named security.mixed_content.block_active_content. double-click it and change its value to false.

 

 

reference: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/967351

[RustGear]

there is a permanent work around give me a sec and i'll get it for you

 

edit: nvm katanawielder beat me to it

Edited September 13, 2013 by RustGear

[KatanaWielder]

katanawielder beat me to it

 

:D

[LxLawliet]

This should work

 

1. Type in the address bar  about:config

2. Find security.mixed_content.block_active_content

3-. Toggle it to false

 

 

permanently turn off content blocking....i've done this...it comes straight from mozzilla

 

turn off mixed content blocking - enter about:config into the firefox address bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up) & search for the preference named security.mixed_content.block_active_content. double-click it and change its value to false.

 

 

reference: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/967351

 

Thanks, you two. I added this to the original post.

[LordAsmolicious]

I thought I post this in case people keep asking why they cannot see any videos being posted here on the forums. It's really simple.

 

The reason most of you can't see them is because Firefox is blocking such content by default ("protection", if you will)...this can be seen here:

 

 

If you click this little shield, a popup will appear telling you that Firefox is blocking unsecure content. A dropdown menu at the lower left corner allows one to "enable" unsecure content.

 

 

As you can see, videos are now being shown. The yellow warn sign tells you that unsecure content will no longer be blocked on the page. There is, as far as I know, no permanent workaround for this particular issue.

 

EDIT:

KatanaWielder and MagicFingers both provided a permanent workaround for this:

 

 

 

 

Here is a link detailing what "mixed content" is: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-does-content-isnt-secure-affect-my-safety

This is sweet and all but no content is blocked on my firefox. nor the warnings NEVER apeared. and i still cant fix it. ive vene gone trough advanced settings using some guides. Must be a forum issue im sure. i have NO PROBLEMS on other websites. wich i find very strange

[Gravefire]

I could kiss yall right now.