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I'm an audio listener always, so the show being on video isn't meaningful to me, but after listening to this week's show and the tech problems and video lag, it occurred to me that they really could just do audio only for now. The Skype issues are typically with video which demands a lot more bandwidth than sound. Maybe they could still be showing photos, slides, whatever but have everyone but Craig just have an audio feed. Maybe it wouldn't be quite as interesting to watch but do you really need to see everyone's faces. What's important is what they're saying.
i think it's just a conversationI guess my only question with this thread after reading some responses, is when did anyone put this to a vote? Nobody did.
I guess my only question with this thread after reading some responses, is when did anyone put this to a vote? Nobody did. YouTube earns revenue that Dreams needs during this situation. Video should happen and probably will continue to happen even if there is a little lag.
The team has often made changes to the show based on fan feedback here on the boards and on Facebook. I started the thread to see what others thought about this. Obviously, a lot of people agree with me, and a lot don't, which is fine.I guess my only question with this thread after reading some responses, is when did anyone put this to a vote? Nobody did. YouTube earns revenue that Dreams needs during this situation. Video should happen and probably will continue to happen even if there is a little lag.
Thank you. Exactly my point. Don't feel tied to the video format if it just isn't technically possible right now. Folks will understand.Heck, I saw this thread as a "helpful suggestion" to Pete & Co. A way of saying "I appreciate the effort, but with the trouble you're having, if it makes it easier on you then just do an audio only version".
Glad to hear that you're going to keep it up. Since we're all at home, our family has been joining in live and we usually aren't able to do that. Listening to you guys chat is such a wonderful and much-needed distraction. Thanks!I've been paying attention to the thread, but I can just say there's no way we're ditching video. If it was a complete train wreck then maybe, but the feedback we've seen more than anything is we are making a bigger deal about the lag and glitches than we should be and I agree. The problem is individual user's internet as YesterDark pointed out. 5 MB/s is just not enough to be the one hosting the stream and also maintaining a Skype connection. That's why Fiasco looks fine when he's alone with his Tier Shows, but couldn't maintain the stream for the Dining Show or DVC Show. I have strong internet, but every now and then we're still going to see some lag because I'm not on Pete's internet that's pushing 100 MB/s upload. Corey really wanted a better backdrop which is why he was on his laptop that one show and having to rely on WiFi and then after the show ended he sat down at his main machine where he's hardwired to the internet and he had a perfect stream. We can get this to be a near perfect show for the circumstance we are in, but we'll most likely have it down by the time we can go back to normal.
I've been paying attention to the thread, but I can just say there's no way we're ditching video. If it was a complete train wreck then maybe, but the feedback we've seen more than anything is we are making a bigger deal about the lag and glitches than we should be and I agree. The problem is individual user's internet as YesterDark pointed out. 5 MB/s is just not enough to be the one hosting the stream and also maintaining a Skype connection. That's why Fiasco looks fine when he's alone with his Tier Shows, but couldn't maintain the stream for the Dining Show or DVC Show. I have strong internet, but every now and then we're still going to see some lag because I'm not on Pete's internet that's pushing 100 MB/s upload. Corey really wanted a better backdrop which is why he was on his laptop that one show and having to rely on WiFi and then after the show ended he sat down at his main machine where he's hardwired to the internet and he had a perfect stream. We can get this to be a near perfect show for the circumstance we are in, but we'll most likely have it down by the time we can go back to normal.
I think, they need to work out their technical issues. Skype might not be the best option. Maybe they should try Zoom.
And I wonder what bufferbloat looks like for everyone.