A problem with embedded YouTube videos

[PJMcK]

Video links to YouTube aren’t working for me. When I click on a video, I get a message saying I need to log into YouTube and this is some kind of security process. When I open the YouTube app, I’m logged in and can watch anything but I can’t view the videos on DU. It’s weird and it just started this weekend.

I’m using an updated MacBook Air and an updated iPad Air.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks for any help!

[Croney]

1. Yes, several people have posted about this recently.

I don't know if there's been a fix posted. I have gotten this a few times this week. I click at bottom right, go to YouTube, come back, refresh screen, and sometimes it works.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Adding a data point: me too. NT

Phone: 3rd gen iPhone SE, iOS 18, Safari.

Work laptop: Dell, Windows 11, build 22H2, Chrome or Edge.

[SaveOurDemocracy]

3. Yes, has happened to me repeatedly.

Started happening last week.

[arlyellowdog]

4. Maybe post the YouTube title

And the YouTuber. And tell what it’s about. I can’t get it to work but clicking on it, but, this morning, I searched for VP Harris’s Nevada speech on the YouTube site suggested.

[PJMcK]

6. I did a similar work-around

Using the YouTube app’s search function helped me find the clip.

It’s weird because I’ve never had this problem before. I’m sure it’s YouTube/Google’s fault and not DU’s!

[BobsYourUncle]

5. It's driving me nuts!

I’ve messed around more ways than I can count; sometimes I can get the video to play and the next time I jump through the hoops it doesn’t work!

And there’s that definition of insanity—repeating the same thing and expecting a different result…But NO! It’s not supposed to be that way on the web. Aargh!

[Bluepinky]

7. Same here. I was going to ask about this, don't know how to fix it.

It’s making me want to avoid the video section of DU.