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5th May 2020, 10:19 pm | #1 |
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American Archive of Public Broadcasting
An American friend just sent me a link to this site, promising all manner of wonderful stuff https://americanarchive.org/catalog?...utf8=%E2%9C%93.
Sadly, on trying to look at one feature, it appears that it is only intended to be accessed within the USA? Anyone got any ideas?? B
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5th May 2020, 11:47 pm | #2 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
I can access it and at least listen to audio.
I didnt try any video. Joe |
6th May 2020, 1:50 am | #3 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
I just tried audio-only content and that too is restricted.
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6th May 2020, 7:28 am | #4 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
You will probably have to use a VPN and pretend you are in the USA.
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6th May 2020, 10:39 pm | #5 | |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
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6th May 2020, 11:54 pm | #6 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Well I don't know what a VNP is and probably couldn't use it but I do know that they list what they have available "on line" [clearly it's not] are seeking practical help and would like a donation So much for Tim B L and his world wide aspirations If there are "home country restrictions" you'd think that it might be mentioned up front or perhaps I missed something?
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7th May 2020, 1:06 am | #7 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
I can't get in to play/view anything from Oz either and sites are now getting "VPN smart" and blocking known VPN IP's.
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7th May 2020, 3:27 am | #8 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
From what I've read, the archive was a project that was a number of years in the making. One thought I've had is that is could be the kind of project that Mr Trump would probably not be keen on?
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7th May 2020, 8:49 am | #9 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
I already pay for a VPN, so I did a quick check this morning and I can get the videos to play back by setting my location to California. However there's the "Online Reading Room Rules of Use" that need to be agreed to before watching anything, and I rather suspect that using a VPN would be rather frowned upon.
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7th May 2020, 9:26 am | #10 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
From their Terms of Use:
"International Users The Site is controlled and operated within the United States. WGBH makes no representation that Content, materials or products available on or through the Site are appropriate or available for use outside of the United States. If you access the Site from a location outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with applicable laws, including local laws regarding online conduct and content and U.S. export laws and regulations." Which says either maybe, or no. |
7th May 2020, 10:21 am | #11 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
OK, it says the video isnt available in your location. I did say I didnt try before. Er, hmm I didnt see anything worth watching either, sorry. Thats why I didnt try video. Audio still works however.
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7th May 2020, 10:40 am | #12 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Some American sites geoblock access from European IPAs because their setups don't comply with EU privacy laws (cookie permissions etc.) and they can't be bothered to make themselves compliant.
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9th May 2020, 11:31 am | #13 | |
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9th May 2020, 6:01 pm | #14 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
The Opera browser gives a free VPN which covers USA.
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9th May 2020, 9:42 pm | #15 |
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Re: American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Thanks for those comments - I'll take a look.
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