On the issue of my question if Youtube is truncating the download of
any video that takes longer than 20 minutes to view, I have the proof
that it is a fact, and no longer merely an assumption. I am a bit
angry with myself for not seeing this proof before now.
Here is the proof. When a Youtube video that is being viewed online
comes to an end, the viewing screen always puts up a couple of messages
to the viewer. One messages asks if the viewer wishes to view another
video, the other asks if the viewer wishes to replay the same video.
When a video that I am watching ends prematurely as I have been
describing in previous posts, the screen change that I described above
always occurs. That could only happen if Youtube is controlling the
situation. Were any other factor the cause of a video to cease being
downloaded after having been transmitted from Youtube, that screen
change could not possibly take place unless the party that is
terminating the video were to be able to somehow create and insert that
screen change, a concept that is too ridiculous and laughable to
seriously consider.
So, there you have it. That is my proof positive both Google and
Youtube are discriminating against a class of internet user even though
their sites clearly make a point of claiming that they do not in any
way place any limitations upon dial-up users. In fact, they have a
'help' topic specifically aimed at dial-up users. Allow me to quote
directly from Youtube:
Can I watch YouTube videos with a Dial-Up connection?
Still rockin' the 56k? No problem. As you may already know, a slower
connection simply means slower delivery of services. You only need a
little more time and patience than with a faster connection. For best
results, you may want to start the video player and then click on the
PAUSE button immediately. Then, wait until the red progress bar has
reached the end of the video before playing it. Allowing the entire
video buffer lets you watch it without interruption. Remember, the
shorter the video, the shorter the amount of time it takes to buffer.
+++
I rest my case.
Steve
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