Question about putting a youtube vid in post#1

cutacrossshorty · Jun 21, 2008

Someone must know this... What is the method for putting an embedded youtube video in the first post of a new thread? Unlike putting one into an existing thread, there is no "Quick reply" form available.

whalewager · Jun 21, 2008

Virtually Impossible

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

cas, cut and paste from the embed field should work fine. Shouldnt even have to use quick reply.

Do you use IE or firefox?

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

Try it now. Try something. c & P an imbed over into this thread, we can go from there.

whalewager · Jun 21, 2008

For Whatever Reason...i Cant Place An Embed Vid In The First Post Of A New Thread Either...

cutacrossshorty · Jun 21, 2008

RobFunk said:
cas, cut and paste from the embed field should work fine. Shouldnt even have to use quick reply.

Do you use IE or firefox?

Usually IE (but I can use firefox). The only way I've successfully posted vids in the last few months is via "quick reply".

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

I use IE also.

Random vid I grabbed as a test:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_RyodnisVvU&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_RyodnisVvU&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Go to youtube and grab something. Highlight the embed field there with your mouse (hold down the left button and drag across) so it is completely blue, right click and select copy and paste it here. It should work. Try it, so we can pinpoint your problem.

cutacrossshorty · Jun 21, 2008

Here's a test with cut & paste of the embed code (not "quick reply")

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="<A href="http://www.youtube.com/v/CSybR_k_Ouo&hl=en"></param><embed">http://www.youtube.com/v/CSybR_k_Ouo&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CSybR_k_Ouo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

Edit: does not work for me (quick reply does)

SportSavant · Jun 21, 2008

I know the problem u are talking about, the way you can do it is by creating your title and then putting ONLY a smilie in post # 1. (or one or two letters, it doesnt matter)

A second later click "EDIT" Backspace out your smilie, and paste in your embedded code for the youtube Video.

The "paste" of your embedded code will work properly the same way it works in the quick reply box if you follow these instructions.

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

cutacrossshorty · Jun 21, 2008

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

You got it. Good stuff.

cutacrossshorty · Jun 21, 2008

RobFunk · Jun 21, 2008

cut across shorty said:
Rob,

This is after changing the interface setting to standard.

Ya, thats what I was thinking was the problem. It was throwing extra code in there.

quantumleap · Jun 21, 2008

SportSavant said:
I know the problem u are talking about, the way you can do it is by creating your title and then putting ONLY a smilie in post # 1. (or one or two letters, it doesnt matter)

A second later click "EDIT" Backspace out your smilie, and paste in your embedded code for the youtube Video.

The "paste" of your embedded code will work properly the same way it works in the quick reply box if you follow these instructions.

This is the correct answer.

When you start a thread it starts out in Advanced Mode. When you are in Advanced Mode you can't paste embedded code. When you edit a post it's not in Advanced Mode so you can past embedded code. Note that when you are editing a post there is a button that allows you to switch to Advanced Mode in case you want to choose smilies which is available in that mode.

SportSavant · Jun 21, 2008

quantumleap said:
This is the correct answer.

When you start a thread it starts out in Advanced Mode. When you are in Advanced Mode you can't paste embedded code. When you edit a post it's not in Advanced Mode so you can past embedded code. Note that when you are editing a post there is a button that allows you to switch to Advanced Mode in case you want to choose smilies which is available in that mode.

also keep in mind that there is a 5 minute EDIT window. So you have 5 minutes to complete the process.

shdw01 · Jun 21, 2008

I didn't read all the responses but I don't think i saw the right answer yet....

do everything as you would in post #2 but click on the switch editor mode (top right button next to all the icons)

Edit not necessary

SportSavant · Jun 21, 2008

shdw01 said:
I didn't read all the responses but I don't think i saw the right answer yet....

do everything as you would in post #2 but click on the switch editor mode (top right button next to all the icons)

Edit not necessary

there is probably more than one way to reach to the same end. :toast:

mgk222 · Jun 21, 2008

Just trying

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aNopQq5lWqQ&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aNopQq5lWqQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>