After all, every CDM update jeopardizes the entire program.
Why buy StreamFab if it doesn't work ?
So the developers should do everything to solve the problem quickly.
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Originally posted by artsunlimited View PostOne thing that I noticed is that outside of the 6.0.0.7. update info, there's not any sort of general notice or banner heading on the forum about the DRM shakeup and that StreamFab's aware of it and working on it, which would sure as heck cut down on the "I can't get Amazon to download anything, what's going on?" posts that Mona has to take time to answer.
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Originally posted by Cats4U View PostNo one would dare gloat about a StreamFab accomplishment over there (the opposite of here) because AngryFox would shut it down immediately.
I still have some ideas for StreamFab in this situation. They are actually old ideas that I posted here the last time we were in this boat. I need a little rest before I dig into them. I also want to see if I can find my original postings of them so that I'm sure my memory matches what I wrote then.
I have no idea whether SF did this last year, but as these users clearly aren't reading previous posts & updates, maybe that notice would get their attention and cut down on the board clutter?
P.S. And as you well and truly nailed it, there's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't brag about it - loudly and at length. You earned the right!Last edited by artsunlimited; 12-14-2022, 04:28 AM.
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Guys,
I wish this forum allowed the full set of emojis because I would fill the page with red hearts. I really, really appreciate all your positive comments. Unfortunately I think I'll stay on the sidelines for now. There's really nothing any of us can do to help each other until this DRM thing gets worked out by the Developer. I think the best thing everyone here could do is read my original post in this thread, the actual warning. I'm really not one to brag but I nailed it, except for the date it all started to go into effect but I was relying on the news story. Some streamers have changed to Widevine 2 (that's what Amazon is calling it, check your logs), and others haven't yet. As far as I can see, there has not been complete deprecation of the older Widevine certificates yet but it was always assumed that they would delay that for awhile despite them saying it would be right on Dec. 6th. So, things could possibly still get worse here. Here... that's an important word meaning the StreamFab forum. StreamFab. StreamFab. I think it is distasteful that some users here (there's that word again) are taking the news that the competitor has been able to get around the Widevine 2 problem for one streamer and are gloating about it here..HERE! No one would dare gloat about a StreamFab accomplishment over there (the opposite of here) because AngryFox would shut it down immediately. 'Nuf said.
Getting back to my original message, I wrote...
I hope everyone here realizes that "picking the lock" of this new DRM, needs to be, and is, the top priority right now. All other complaints about little inconveniences can wait until after the new DRM is solved.
Part of the problem is that a large number of visitors to this forum never read any of the existing messages. They just write up their problem and half of them never return to read the replies. If they do return it is to write, "I figured it out myself." That's another reason why I'm not too eager to help out anymore. So many times someone will post a problem and I'll do my research and downloading and writing up of a possible solution and the user with never ever reply back to me or I'll get the "I figured it out myself." In retrospect I don't know why I expected anyone to read a message titled "Two Week Warning" even if I did make sure it had enlarged lettering. Heck, there are still people today that are complaining about Amazon Prime and they don't have a clue that there was a DRM change.
I, also, wrote in the original message...
And don't even think for a microsecond that StreamFab is to blame if the only thing available for a time are videos in SD or something equally annoying.
Well, that's that. My spleen feels well vented now. I still have some ideas for StreamFab in this situation. They are actually old ideas that I posted here the last time we were in this boat. I need a little rest before I dig into them. I also want to see if I can find my original postings of them so that I'm sure my memory matches what I wrote then.
Again, thank you for your warm comments and for putting up with this old cynical curmudgeon.
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Originally posted by jpp72 View Post
I am obviously hoping i am wrong but the fact they enabled recording in 6.0.0.7 tells me they are not confident they will get this resolved quickly...if at all... Look at AppleTV+... 360p...
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Originally posted by mobriskie View PostHBO MAX DRM was changed back in the summer of 2022 and it was never fixed. So you are saying this new DRM will be resolved? By what metric is this coming from?
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HBO MAX DRM was changed back in the summer of 2022 and it was never fixed. So you are saying this new DRM will be resolved? By what metric is this coming from?
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Hi @Cats4U,
Even though you and I didn't hit it off well in here in the past, and we probably still will have disagreements, I just wanted to express my thanks on behalf of everyone in here for your help.
Helping out is usually what our best interests are and it's easy to miscommunicate things on the receiving end. I know I'm guilty sometimes of misunderstanding a person's post at times. Usually it's all in good faith from my experience.
Just wanted to let you know that many in here have appreciated your help and I have respect for your attempts at assisting others. Don't worry about a couple of negative replies. As I see it, there's far more positive than negative in your participation with the forum. You're a great asset here to some. I realize that you coming back is completely your decision. I just felt a heaviness on my heart (probably from the Lord lol) to reach out and let you know that I see the good efforts you put in to help. I know how it is first hand how it is to reach out and help someone, only to find they receive and process it the wrong way than the way it was intended.
Take it for what it is, but I respect you for all you've done here in this community. Hope to see you around and if not, may you and your family be blessed and merry Christmas!
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[/QUOTE] I love helping out although I have no intentions of doing it here anymore. Thanks, Chameleon. - Cats4U[/QUOTE]
(above edited for response, from another thread & probably more appropriate here... - Mike)
Cats4U,
When Chameleon was gonna leave you asked him to re-consider.
You should also do the same in regards to helping and participation.
Especially since you are helping in the spirit of helping and bring a lot to users with your knowledge.
When that is in you, it's hard not to jump in and try to help and also hard to stay away.
The posts from other users that took your warnings as a opportunity (like me), those thanking you afterwards for the heads-up once stuff started going south or just dropping in and finding out what the heck was going on via this thread clearly demonstrates the value you bring and the appreciation by other users.
Rather than focus on the negative of some interactions, I'd focus on the forest.
User contributions via helping other users is one of the best things here and reasons to stay and participate.
This acts as a counter to some of the negative experiences like Apple+ issues, HBO Max 720p, "be patient" for extended periods, seeing new things being worked on when core items scream for attention, overlooked posts that users make that are not responded too, some users not able to view logs, problems with registries, SF not clearing logs/temp cache when it should (uninstall) or including an option to do that, SF wiping out the existing queue in new version update (reported by another user), knowing and having to go grab an offline full version rather that using SF's in program update, typically missing "weekend" support (was nice to see response to this latest problem during "weekend"), SF server side certificate expirations (I believe you pointed that out quickly), inadequate testing of new features that mess up other things, having to document and test in order to get Amazon Prime audio the best it can be, thinking about what probably is a typical user's experience that encounter some of these issues and not coming here for education and their frustrations - I'm sure there are more things that some can think of.
May your internet be stable and swift!
(Wish I could say that in Klingon...)
MikeLast edited by Mike_M; 12-12-2022, 08:40 AM.
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I spoke too soon - now nothing from the new HBOMax channel on Prime will download, but I can get some older Prime content. The failures were in my queue on Dec 7th, and I've just added older content and downloaded it at 1080p, so I dunno if having it in original queue is what's doing it.
I also got this, so oops.
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From what I can see, if you had it queued up for DLing, then it came through OK. What was added after it went into effect is what's now downgraded.
I had a large queue that has been running for a few says and didn't have problems till it got to stuff I added in last night. Once my original queue ended, then all the added on stuff was affected.
Now I'm playing "wait and watch" game like everyone else.
I also tip my hat to Cats4U for the heads up along with another friend (you know who you are so I won't mentions names) who gave me a heads up on this issue.
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Originally posted by bwnautilus View PostI am downloading Hawaii Five-0 successfully as of this morning on Prime. This is via a Paramount+ subscription on Prime.
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I am downloading Hawaii Five-0 successfully as of this morning on Prime. This is via a Paramount+ subscription on Prime.
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BTW, it does affect older material too. Eg Utopia series on Prime.
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Originally posted by isrdude View PostCats4u....I appreciate your heads up to the community about this. I for one would've completely forgot that this was coming up and would've been the screaming at my computer for failure downloads!!! Kudo's for looking out for the community!
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