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HappyH

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5. I don't

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 8, 2025, 03:14 PM

Jan 2025

think I’m using a VPN, I’m not real sure what exactly that is. I get the “Prove you are not a bot” a lot, not just here either. Watching the video on YouTube is an option, but then you get to watch the YouTube tube ads as well. Makes me wonder if the whole point of this is to direct you to YouTube for the ad clicks?

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Problem with links to YouTube videos [View all] spooky3 Jan 2025 OP

It is likely happening because you are using a VPN. hlthe2b Jan 2025 #1

I don't HappyH Jan 2025 #5

I would bet money you have a setting that enables a VPN or at least VPN access... hlthe2b Jan 2025 #8

I just realized that I was responding to spooky3 and I hadn't realized you are not spooky... hlthe2b Jan 2025 #9

I am not having any problems like that. Very weird. niyad Jan 2025 #2

I get those when I use my phone, but not when I use my computer. Biophilic Jan 2025 #3

Thanks; yes, I'm getting these on the phone. Nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #6

I am guessing ItsjustMe Jan 2025 #7

Yes; why do you ask? nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #10

Apple's software doesn't play well with the Internet. ItsjustMe Jan 2025 #11

Thanks. I really don't have problems other than this one. Nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #12

You are not the only person having this issue. ItsjustMe Jan 2025 #13

Spooky, try this. On your iphone at the left side of any url you are on you will see two A's hlthe2b Jan 2025 #14

I'm not a bot HappyH Jan 2025 #4

I close the current tab, go to YouTube, turn on Phoenix61 Jan 2025 #15