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ytdl-org / youtube-dl

Command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com and other video sites
http://ytdl-org.github.io/youtube-dl/
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Re: Vevo (Geoblock) #8939

Closed g8keepa closed 8 years ago

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

The reason I'm posting this is because I've added notes and it seems that this issue is being written off as a geoblock which as you'll see below, is not the case.

My issue (#8900) is tagged as geoblocked. I have disabled all workarounds and using a vanilla machine (have even bypassed my router). \ I can watch vevo links no problem**, but I get the HTTP error (as listed in 8900). A wikipedia link was referenced, but doesn't apply to my situation as I'm in the region to watch and have used youtube-dl daily up until I posted the issue. Nothing has changed on vevo's end (according to the wikipedia link). In my region, I'm allowed to watch vevo. The downloader is not functioning.

dstftw commented 8 years ago

geo-restricted tag means that provided example URL is geo-restricted not it does not works due to geo-restriction (in latter case issue'd just get closed, yours is open). Stop duplicating issues.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

The example URL isn't geo restricted on my end, perhaps trying a vevo link in the region where you are located, will yield the same result to help you move forward. Sorry for the duplicate, however, again, it doesn't appear to be be geo restricted.

dstftw commented 8 years ago

It does on my end.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

So you tried a vevo link on your end? And it's showing geo-restriction?

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

(are you able to download anything from vevo)?

dstftw commented 8 years ago

I've already said it's georestricted on my end. Completely. As well as in all the countries not mentioned in wiki article.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

I'm in Canada, it's not restricted here. So what can I do to assist in helping to patch this app? Because it's not downloading in ANY region (it's not geo, it's worldwide restricted from what you're suggesting). Yet, it plays perfectly fine in the browser.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

Send me alpha patches if you want, I'll gladly continually test this to help out.

dstftw commented 8 years ago

geo-restriction per se is blocking in some locations not worldwide. What is the point blocking from downloading worldwide from any location? This is nonsense. Issue's tags are information for developers and should not even bother you in any way.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

I understand the definition of geo-restriction.

So again, I ask, if it's blocked for some locations, and I'm allowed to watch the links in my region, how is it restricted for me to download? As you stated above "What is the point blocking from downloading worldwide from any location?" ... That's the question I'm posing to you, you're right, it makes no sense (that's why I wonder why it's tagged as geoblocked). No need to get upset, I'm just trying to give as much information about the issue to help, not start a fight.

dstftw commented 8 years ago

Do you even read my posts?

geo-restricted tag means that provided example URL is geo-restricted not it does not works due to geo-restriction (in latter case issue'd just get closed, yours is open). Issue's tags are information for developers and should not even bother you in any way.

g8keepa commented 8 years ago

Why the sarcasm? You're not reading my question. So I'll try again and rephrase it:

You said clearly that it's georestricted on your end. I offered to try on my end where vevo is not georestricted. The tag doesn't bother me, HOWEVER (and please read this), if the tag is NOT the issue (as in, geoblocking is NOT being the problem), wouldn't it derail the ability to patch the issue? I'm just trying to provide data to assist. I can test in my region as again, I'm not georestricted.

dstftw commented 8 years ago

I'm well aware you are not georestricted. What are you trying to prove here? If it would derail the ability to patch it, your issue'd get closed already but it's not thus waiting for a fix and will get it when someone who is able wants/have time/interest to do that.