Lag due to Transformers event?

[RPDeh]

I'm trying to watch a buddies stream, and either the video doesn't load at all (stuck at the spinning circle) or I get the low-res "slideshow" (when you have it paused)

I know there's that Red Carpet event going on right now, could that be the cause?

I'm running the later version of Firefox 3, I have AdBlock and No script running, but never had a problem before.

I also updated Java earlier today.

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by RPDeh

I'm trying to watch a buddies stream, and either the video doesn't load at all (stuck at the spinning circle) or I get the low-res "slideshow" (when you have it paused)

I know there's that Red Carpet event going on right now, could that be the cause?

I'm running the later version of Firefox 3, I have AdBlock and No script running, but never had a problem before.

I also updated Java earlier today.

RPDeh,

This lag would not be caused by any large event on our platform. It's likely because of AdBlock, your local connection, or a combination of the two. AdBlock is known to cause issues with our platform (as well as other video platforms).

Best,
Jason

[RPDeh]

Well, I've never had any issues with AdBlockPlus at all before last night. I did notice that ads from a website called "Edgesuite.net" forcefully kept trying to play.


Maybe you guys should get that checked out.

After letting the loading "bar" spin for around 10-20 minutes, the video finally started to play.

[RPDeh]

It's Edgesuite.net AND AdoTube.com causing these issues.

I did a little sleuthing.

[jasonlive]

Originally Posted by RPDeh

It's Edgesuite.net AND AdoTube.com causing these issues.

I did a little sleuthing.

RPDeh, Edgesuite.net is safe and shouldn't be causing any issues. Occasionally traffic is routed through Akamai/Edgesuite to speed up content delivery.

Best,
Jason