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Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by happymellon »

pdimitar wrote: post #75
tentacleuno wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Multiple USB 3.1 for hooking D4-400s to for ZFS, and two ram slots that claim a max of 8 GB but mines doing fine with 32GB. FYI: running ZFS (or any server storage) on eHDDs isn't a recommended practice[0]. A lot of things can go wrong and, if mine are anything to go by, they don't pass SMART data back to the host. [0]: https://openzfs.github.io/openzfs-docs/Performance%20and%20T... If you're running multiple HDDs,…

I heard that a number of times but I am using a professional external HDD and my ZFS pool with it is quite stable for ~2.5 years now. I'd wager much more people are doing ZFS + external drives than many people think -- it's very convenient and that trumps recommendations, it seems. I am aiming to have a proper server OneDay™ and will make sure I get one with enough PCIe lanes so I can have several slots for 4-6 HDDs…

I had "a proper server", and found that it ended up being a complete hassle. I'm much happier with the current setup and I've had less data incidents.

Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by horacemorace »

ajford wrote: post #72
matheusmoreira wrote: post #39

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It's profoundly annoying how people flock to these "easy" corporate owned services instead of doing it right the first time around. Network effects make it very hard to get out later and they also make it so others have to get with the program if they want to participate.

Sure, but it's also profoundly annoying to spend your workday deploying and maintaining services, then come home and have to do the same. I ran Jellyfin some years back, when I was evaluating Plex/Emby/Jellyfin after switching from Kodi, and I probably spent a week or more chasing random issues and crashes. So I put it on the shelf and picked Plex since it was nearly 0 effort and it made the family happy given how ea…

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Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by matheusmoreira »

tenuousemphasis wrote: post #79
matheusmoreira wrote: post #39

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's profoundly annoying how people flock to these "easy" corporate owned services instead of doing it right the first time around. Network effects make it very hard to get out later and they also make it so others have to get with the program if they want to participate.

What is the "right" way to access your media library from anywhere and share it with anyone?

Any way that lets you maintain control.

Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by tetrisgm »

wantlotsofcurry wrote: post #31

Speaking of Plex alternatives, does anyone have a great alternative to Plexamp (Plex's local music player)? [1] [1]: https://www.plex.tv/plexamp/

If you don't mind spending, Roon is the gold standard. I got a lifetime account at the start of covid and it transformed how I consume music.

Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by thiht »

sumtechguy wrote: post #41
loughnane wrote: post #2

This is why it's better to control your software. Firms change over time and your interests are likely to diverge from theirs. This is _especially_ true when we're talking about media-related software which is always contentious in terms of copyright. Jellyfin isn't as feature-rich or polished as Plex, but I rest assured knowing that I'm the one who controls my installation.

If you do not need the 'streaming' bit and are ok running locally KODI is what Plex originally branched from.

Kodi is trash on Android TV though, it’s easily the worst UI I’ve ever had the misfortune to use in my whole life.

It might work better on other platforms, I hope.

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Post by newsclues »

mkeedlinger wrote: post #67
newsclues wrote: post #11

I know people with large networks of people paying $10/month for access to pirated content. I have my own Jellyfin server with pirated content for myself and mother, but I don't feel good charging money for "stolen" things. Stealing to eat is one thing, stealing bread to sell for profit is different.

I mostly agree and wouldn't do it myself, but as a consumer what are the odds this is just a better experience? All content, very few restrictions

Oh I know it’s better, I’m always happy to teach others how to self host and am happy to trade content.

But I won’t profit from piracy. I rather be a customer in a fair market.

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Post by crtasm »

thiht wrote: post #85
sumtechguy wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you do not need the 'streaming' bit and are ok running locally KODI is what Plex originally branched from.

Kodi is trash on Android TV though, it’s easily the worst UI I’ve ever had the misfortune to use in my whole life. It might work better on other platforms, I hope.

Works great on RPi and Windows.

Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by crtasm »

cebert wrote: post #5

Whenever I see developments like this to a product, I can’t help but think of Cory Doctorow‘s stages of enshitification ( https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/#hey-guys ).

>developments

Seems to be enforcing their existing ToS, not a change to the product?

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Post by 10729287 »

wantlotsofcurry wrote: post #31

Speaking of Plex alternatives, does anyone have a great alternative to Plexamp (Plex's local music player)? [1] [1]: https://www.plex.tv/plexamp/

Navidrome + Play:Sub on ios and the awesome supersonic for the desktop (https://github.com/dweymouth/supersonic). This is the way.

Prior to this, take some time to tag your files with Musicbrainz Picard.

Re: Plex Accounts Getting Disabled

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Post by 10729287 »

shepherdjerred wrote: post #59
wantlotsofcurry wrote: post #31

Speaking of Plex alternatives, does anyone have a great alternative to Plexamp (Plex's local music player)? [1] [1]: https://www.plex.tv/plexamp/

What's wrong with Plexamp? I used it for a few months a year or two ago and I loved it.

> What's wrong with Plexamp?

Plex, the company.

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