I know this may sound potentially annoying for many users, but I surveyed about 100 users asking what features they’d most like to see, and the #1 response was autoplay on YouTube videos with sound. We have a number of music oriented categories, and users want a more lively experience by having the sound start the moment they open the topic.
I’m just wondering if someone would be interested in creating a plugin that could make this an option in the user preferences, similar to the way we have enabled users to opt-in to signatures. We would pay for development of this plugin, if it is indeed possible.
I hear you guys. But I literally tell you it is the most requested feature. I imagine it would only apply to the first video of the topic.
I have tried speaking with several users explaining the challenges, and how it would be a bad experience for many. But it does not change their opinion.
Users are extremely thankful for the opt-in signatures. They say this is the next feature that the would really love.
I’ve been trialling with a pro film and tv (VFX) audience and they’ve mentioned something similar in what they’ve collectively called a ‘cinema’ feature.
Relatively easily done client side, but it’s not top of my priority list right now.
