Embedded video "can't play here" --> Refreshing may help

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Embedded YouTube videos may display a "This video can't be viewed here" message, but refreshing the page can sometimes resolve the issue and allow playback. Users have observed that the video preview may take time to load, contributing to the initial playback error. Refreshing the page can help in enabling the video for viewing. This issue highlights the importance of patience when dealing with embedded content. Overall, refreshing the page is a simple solution for accessing restricted embedded videos.
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Just noticed that sometimes, if a youtube video embedded in a post is marked "This video can't be viewed here..." , it may get enabled if you refresh the page.
 
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Swamp Thing said:
Just noticed that sometimes, if a youtube video embedded in a post is marked "This video can't be viewed here..." , it may get enabled if you refresh the page.
It takes a while for the preview to download.
 

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