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orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
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That is strange, bluestarone Saturday #1
Screenshot orangecrush Saturday #2
Hope someone has the answer. bluestarone Saturday #4
here is your snapshot, with the link properly formatted for DU so it now displays Celerity Saturday #16
Thanks orangecrush Saturday #17
yw Celerity Saturday #22
This is a YouTube thing, specific to individuals, not global EarlG Saturday #3
Thanks and thanks for the rec, EarlG! orangecrush Saturday #5
Nope orangecrush Saturday #6
It's not letting me see any YouTube video I've posted here. orangecrush Saturday #7
I can't see anyone else's YouTube posts either. orangecrush Saturday #10
Yes, the issue is with YouTube, not DU EarlG Saturday #12
Ok I can see it when I turn off my wifi orangecrush Saturday #11
This suggests it is your IP address EarlG Saturday #15
I turned the wifi back on orangecrush Saturday #21
Fixed totally orangecrush Saturday #25
I can see it on DU. Lochloosa Saturday #8
Thanks orangecrush Saturday #9
Maybe clear you cache and cookies and see if that works. Lochloosa Saturday #19
I see canetoad beat me too it. Lochloosa Saturday #20
Possible fix canetoad Saturday #13
Turned off the wifi orangecrush Saturday #14
I get that too edhopper Saturday #18
.. orangecrush Saturday #23
I didn't explain that right edhopper Saturday #24
Sorry, everyone, I fixed it orangecrush Saturday #26

bluestarone

(21,301 posts)
1. That is strange,
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:35 PM
Saturday

I'll be watching for it.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
2. Screenshot
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:36 PM
Saturday

bluestarone

(21,301 posts)
4. Hope someone has the answer.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:39 PM
Saturday

Celerity

(53,787 posts)
16. here is your snapshot, with the link properly formatted for DU so it now displays
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:09 PM
Saturday

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
17. Thanks
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:17 PM
Saturday


Celerity

(53,787 posts)
22. yw
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:25 PM
Saturday

EarlG

(23,412 posts)
3. This is a YouTube thing, specific to individuals, not global
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:38 PM
Saturday

I'm not sure why it happens, although using a VPN can cause it. Try opening the thread that you've linked to in your OP above in an Incognito window, or Private window, or whatever the private browsing mode is called on your browser. You may find that the video doesn't ask you to sign in.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
5. Thanks and thanks for the rec, EarlG!
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:40 PM
Saturday

Not using VPN.

Will try your suggestion.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
6. Nope
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:42 PM
Saturday

Can't see it incognito either.

No matter, as long as others can see it.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
7. It's not letting me see any YouTube video I've posted here.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:47 PM
Saturday

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
10. I can't see anyone else's YouTube posts either.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:54 PM
Saturday

EarlG

(23,412 posts)
12. Yes, the issue is with YouTube, not DU
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:05 PM
Saturday

It's going to happen on any site where you see an embedded YouTube video. It's probably either related to cookies or to your IP address, but since you just tried Incognito mode and that didn't solve it, maybe cookies aren't the problem. If you're not using a VPN, you could try using one, at least temporarily...

Anyway, as mentioned this issue is specific to you -- other people can see the video that you posted just fine.

It's also possible that the problem might clear up by itself after a while.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
11. Ok I can see it when I turn off my wifi
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:00 PM
Saturday

Not sure what the deal is.

EarlG

(23,412 posts)
15. This suggests it is your IP address
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:09 PM
Saturday

If you turned off your wifi and connected through a cellphone connection, you changed your IP address. YouTube didn't block you when you did that, which suggests that your wifi's IP address is being recognized by YouTube for some reason, and they want you to sign in to watch videos. When your wifi's IP address changes, which it will eventually, the problem should fix itself. However, the amount of time it takes for this to happen can vary, and it could be quite a while depending on your ISP.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
21. I turned the wifi back on
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:22 PM
Saturday

Went to Bluesky and can watch YouTube on there.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
25. Fixed totally
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 09:22 PM
Saturday

Uninstalled and reinstalled YouTube!

Thanks so. much!




Lochloosa

(16,678 posts)
8. I can see it on DU.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:49 PM
Saturday

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
9. Thanks
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 07:52 PM
Saturday


I can see no YouTube videos I've posted on this site whatsoever now.

Lochloosa

(16,678 posts)
19. Maybe clear you cache and cookies and see if that works.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:19 PM
Saturday

To clear your browser's cache and cookies, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Delete (or Cmd+Shift+Delete on Mac) in most browsers, select "All time" for the range, check the boxes for "Cached images and files" and "Cookies and other site data," then click "Clear data" or "Clear now" to remove temporary internet files and site preferences. This helps resolve website issues, but you may be signed out of some accounts.

Lochloosa

(16,678 posts)
20. I see canetoad beat me too it.
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:20 PM
Saturday

canetoad

(20,293 posts)
13. Possible fix
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:06 PM
Saturday

https://help.heysummit.com/en/articles/10513755-troubleshooting-sign-in-to-confirm-you-re-not-a-bot-error-when-using-youtube
How to resolve it:

While we cannot control YouTube's security settings, there are a few steps attendees can take to resolve the issue:

Clear browser cache: Clearing the browser's cache can sometimes resolve the error by refreshing stored data.

Workaround using the video URL:

Right-click on the area where the video should be playing (where the 'Sign in to confirm you're not a bot' message appears).

Copy the URL of the video.

Open a new tab in your browser, paste the URL, and try watching the video from there. This has worked for most attendees experiencing this issue.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
14. Turned off the wifi
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:07 PM
Saturday


Now I can see everything.

Thanks!

edhopper

(37,105 posts)
18. I get that too
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:19 PM
Saturday

I click "watch in on YouTube instead of in the post.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
23. ..
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:28 PM
Saturday



edhopper

(37,105 posts)
24. I didn't explain that right
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 08:48 PM
Saturday

But you fixed it, so it's all good.

orangecrush

(28,716 posts)
26. Sorry, everyone, I fixed it
Sat Jan 10, 2026, 09:50 PM
Saturday


Had to reinstall YouTube.

I think there was such a large number of hits on the video from here it set off a safeguard.

Thanks for the helpful replies!


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