Why aren't my Widgets autoplaying?
Why aren't my Widgets autoplaying?
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Below is important information regarding the AutoPlay function for ReverbNation widgets:
1. AutoPlay does not work on websites that disable JavaScript. This includes sites like MySpace & Ning,
2. The disabling of AutoPlay on this class of sites DOES NOT affect any other functionality of the widgets.
In short, AutoPlay will work in some instances but not in others. If the website disables JavaScript, AutoPlay will not work. The only way to know for sure is to place the embed code and try it out. We apologize for the inconvenience this creates, but we are always trying to make the best decisions we can for the community.
P.S. It would be helpful for all of our users if we can create a list here of websites that do not support the AutoPlay function. Acquiring this information will help us refine the detection system, and reduce the number of sites that have to go on this list.
NOTE: Feedback and duplicate website posting will be removed to avoid confusion.
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Below is important information regarding the AutoPlay function for ReverbNation widgets:
1. AutoPlay does not work on websites that disable JavaScript. This includes sites like MySpace & Ning,
2. The disabling of AutoPlay on this class of sites DOES NOT affect any other functionality of the widgets.
In short, AutoPlay will work in some instances but not in others. If the website disables JavaScript, AutoPlay will not work. The only way to know for sure is to place the embed code and try it out. We apologize for the inconvenience this creates, but we are always trying to make the best decisions we can for the community.
P.S. It would be helpful for all of our users if we can create a list here of websites that do not support the AutoPlay function. Acquiring this information will help us refine the detection system, and reduce the number of sites that have to go on this list.
NOTE: Feedback and duplicate website posting will be removed to avoid confusion.-
Yes, thank you for this response. Everything is explained now. The widgets used to play on MySpace, but as you say, they have probably disabled JavaScript. This helps me understand that it not a fault with the widget code itself. Thanks for you clear explanation!
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Thanks for your reply... My widget used to autoplay on MySpace... but it has ceased doing so... I think I will post the widgets on my web site...
How can I edit the content/playlist of the tune widget?
Happy New Year!
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I have a music widget on a pro photographer's site, and I know he doesn't have JavaScript disabled (because he uses it).... Still doesn't autoplay. I also have the widget on my own website and I have the same problem. It used to work.
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Actually, my acceptance of Johnny's answer may be premature,,,, I have a WordPress site and the widgets are not playing there as well. I don't know the state of JavaScript on the site at the moment, but I do have the uneasy feeling that the widgets might have been playing here before as well. So is the source of the problem still potentially with the widget code itself? Or something at ReverbNation. I admit I am still unsure if the final answer has been given
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Mark,
Can you provide me with a link to that site so that I can investigate?
Erroll,
Can you verify that the Widget worked in the past? Also, have you made sure that the autoplay feature is enabled by removing and then re-uploading a Widget with the autoplay feature turned on? Let me know. Thanks.- view 1 more comment
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I re-copied the code to my Website (www.secondworld.ca) with the autoplay turned on and it does autoplay correctly.
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Excellent! The autoplay feature has been disabled by MySpace however. They no longer allow javascript to be run on their site.
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Thanks Johnny, sorry for doubting your reply. It's unfortunate that MySpace is not allowing JavaScript, but I would have to say it's probably our (the users) fault. I understand that the ReverbNation widgets are there to be posted to get listeners, but I think the autoplay feature has to be used appropriately. People post comments on MySpace pages with the widget set to autoplay which essentially "hijacks" that page. I know I get annoyed when people do that to my page. Thanks again.
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No problem. You are correct in your assessment. They did not always have an issue with javascript, however the abuse became a problem such that they felt the need to eliminate it.
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