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HibariHaru

Hey, everyone. I'm just curious. May I ask if there is a code to make a youtube video automatically play once someone enters your profile? If there is, that would be great. Thanks. :)
Sanne Moderator

Unfortunately this won't ever be implemented. Feel free to check out this topic for more info!

http://www.rprepository.com/community/forumthread.php?t=27
Kim Site Admin

We've actually done a lot of work to try and make this impossible. The link Sanne posted has some explanation as to why, although it's a bit out of date now, so I'll just summarize the current reasons:

I see how music can create a more immersive experience, which could appeal when you as a creator are trying to set up a site that gives an accurate flavor of a beloved character.

When building a site, though, it's not only about the character the site is about; it's equally about the people who come to learn about that character. I feel it's a matter of web-etiquette, and that there's a sort of social contract not to overstep the boundaries of what people have asked for. Usually when you are browsing the web, what you expect from a browser is pictures and text -- you do not think you are inviting sound intrusions by visiting a web site, so if it is forced on me I consider the site rude and get off it as fast as possible. It's the digital equivalent of personal space -- I might like hugs, and hugs are usually very friendly, but if I'm just walking around and I'm not expecting to get one, a sudden tackle hug out of nowhere is going to alarm and upset me!

So, in summary...
  • Most people don't expect their browser to be a jukebox, and are startled and jarred unpleasantly when unexpected sound comes flying at them.
  • Lots of people use their computers as a multimedia station, and are already listening to music. Playing more music they didn't ask for is just going to produce auditory chaos and result in a swift click of the back button to make it stop.
  • These days, a large portion of our userbase browse the site on mobile at least some of the time, and would not appreciate having their bandwidth automatically sucked up by a video that they didn't ask to see starting to play.

For these reasons, and others, auto-play is disabled on the RPR and will never be added back in. Sorry! :)
HibariHaru Topic Starter

Oh. Okay. I understand. Thanks, guys! :D
So i CANT just go tackle hugging people around town!? Lol im kidding. That was something i was wondering about too. The auto play i mean.
Kim Site Admin

You're welcome! :)

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