Reply #6: The videos on the home page are launched via JavaScript. [View All]

[Make7]

If you have that turned off, or you are getting an error, then it may not load the video for you. Depending on the browser that you are using, where to find out if it is disabled or causing errors may not be in the same place as the browser that I'm using. Usually it is found in one of the menu selections called 'preferences' or 'options'. Or you could just lauch the 'help' section and search for JavaScript - that should tell you how to turn it on or off. (Or do a google search for your browser and JavaScript.)

There are some other things on DU that use JavaScript - you could try those to see if they are functioning properly and it is just a problem with the videos. When you are typing a reply the links on that page for the 'HTML lookup table' and the 'Smilies lookup table' both open new windows using JavaScript. The spell check feature also will not work if JavaScript is disabled or not working properly.

It is possible that some ad-blocking software you may have installed is conflicting with the script to lauch the videos on the home page, but the first step to take should probably be to make sure that your JavaScript is enabled and working in the browser that you are using.

-Make7

ETA - the HTML tags don't seem to be working for me - maybe something weird is going on...