[MOD POST] MU Notice

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

I wanted to bring to everyone's attention some changes that have apparently happened over at MU which will effect the way we upload programs.

It seems that since the change in the site, ANY video file uploaded to their server is ALSO uploaded to MegaVideo, a streaming video site. This is a big no-no for a lot of people who record shows and especially for fansubbers.

But, there are a few ways to get around this, seeing as MU is still the best deal around for uploading files (seeing as it's unlimited bandwidth and large filesizes for premium users, whereas MF is either limited to 100mb per file OR even with pro a bandwidth limit a month).

When uploading videos to MU, please either change the file extension to ".abc" or zip the file prior to uploading. This will prevent MU from being able to stream the file. To change the file extension, simply rename the file from .avi or .mp4, etc. to .abc. You will more than likely receive a warning that this will make the file unstable. Hit okay and then upload it, making a note as to what the file extension should be for the downloaders. Once the file is uploaded you can change the extension back to whatever it was originally and the video will work. Same for whoever downloads it. I find this to be a much easier way than zipping the file, THEN uploading it, seeing as zipping large things can sometimes take almost as long as uploading them.

As far as I know, this has been brought to MU's attention, but I highly doubt anything will actually be done to stop it.

This is very important considering the recent closure of several prominent Clubboxes due to file sharing issues (though those seem to be limited to the Korean fandom, as far as I can tell?) and issues with fansubbing groups and YouTube/CrunchyRoll/Veoh/MV etc.


If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them here! :)

-Andii


EDIT: Apparently, there is a way for uploaders to delete the MV streaming version by logging into their MV account (same information as your MU account) and clicking the first "Videos" Link on the main MV page. (My: Profile Videos etc). (This can also be done through MegaManager under the Megavideo tab.)

pinkujisatsu linked to a tutorial on how to delete the MVideo file here.

Comments

[kegom.livejournal.com]

I've heard about this MU problem and I still can't imagine how they can do that without violating their own TOS - after all, they promise that only the uploader and the people he/she shares his/her links with can access the files. If they're having the files on their own streaming site, how does that comply with that promise of privacy?
Unless only people who get the links can see the videos, but the whole business still seems a lot more unstableto me when the files can be played online. :( (Much too easy for people to just link to the video.)

I hope MU does solve this problem soon, and until then I think the idea of changing the extensions is a good one. ^-^

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

Well...they've KIND of been violating their own TOS for a while now. If you upload with the MegaManager, and the EXACT file (same information and file name, but different description), instead of taking up more room on its servers, it simply directs your link to a file someone else uploaded previously. That's why some things upload SO incredibly quick sometimes.

[zetastarz21.livejournal.com]

I think only the actual uploader can view their videos on megavideo, or if there's a link to the actual folder. I read in MU's terms that they're providing a link to the megavideo so that the video can be previewed by the uploader. I've tried searching for my videos on megavideo using the exact name but they don't come up. So I don't think they're actually streaming the videos...I may be wrong though >.

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

Anyone who opens the link, regardless of having an account, can view the video streaming. I actually had to log out of my account to view the page for a recent link I did because with premium it automatically gives me a download window when I click a link.

[zetastarz21.livejournal.com]

O.O i see it now!
omg! that's a real problem. I can't believe that MU would actually disrespect our rights like that...wow. i can't believe i didn't notice that before either. stupid MU

[shokim.livejournal.com]

Not true. For subbed files uploaded by the subbers, I can watch the full videos w/o dl them! Which means I can preview the whole file to see if I want to dl it...

But I dont share my online vids, so I am wondering if my files appear when other user do a search... Taihen desu ne, MU! T___T

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

When I clicked on the most recent video I uploaded (through MegaManager) it's listed as uploaded by "anonymous" instead of my user name, so there is no way to delete it.

[kenickie]

If you have a megaupload account, it transfers over as a megavideo account, too. I think you have to log in on megavideo's main page first, though.

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

I automatically have a premium one with my premium MU account, but I honestly can't remember the last time I uploaded something on the website instead of through MegaManager. The file is in my filebox, but apparently megavideo simply registers it as "anonymous".

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

Ahh, was finally able to get to it and remove it.


Still, I think changing the file extension will just get around it in the first place and make it easier :/

Thanks for the help with that!

[shini-no-shisha.livejournal.com]

actually I already pointed out this in jdramas but none of the files I've been uploading are on megavideo. I went and checked So I think there might be a way around this. Though I,m not sure what I'm doing for my video's not to appear on there ^^;;;

[beanybeans.livejournal.com]

In order to see full video uploads (not split ones, etc), you have to first click on the Megavideo link that's on your MU download page for whatever file (or you can also get the Megavideo link from your MU account page on the main site). After clicking on it, that's when it'll appear in your Megavideo account for you to be able to delete.

[shini-no-shisha.livejournal.com]

really.... ¬_¬ there's no way I can check all the vids I've uploaded (I've been uploading for years)... I guess I'll do it for the more recent ones, the one I remember well and can find the links easily ^^;;;

[eyeslikefirefly.livejournal.com]

Please tell people to add what the proper extension is for the video to their post so we know what to change it back to. @_@;

I'm afraid a lot of people will probably forget about the whole streaming video thing and accidentally upload it with normal extension on it though... just like they forget to tag posts. Heh.

[beanybeans.livejournal.com]

You pointed out ALL files including split ones get Megavideo links too. That's actually not the case. I just tried to see if i could view my split file and it doesn't let me. It's really just full MU files. If it's a video file and it's uploaded in its entirety, MU will recognize it as a video file and automatically create a Megavideo link for it so that you preview/watch it streaming. So it's more of a concern for that type of upload.

For those with MU accounts, the easiest thing to do as others have already pointed out, is to click on the Megavideo link which will then make the file appear in your Megavideo account. Then you can delete it.

I mainly use Mega Manager and it appears in my Megavideo account after doing the above. That's where i normally delete files since it's easier. So when you click on the Megavideo tab in Mega Manager, you still can't find the video? You can also do a quick search by using the search field. The date of the Megavideo file is actually the same date as that of the original MU file. And since you're already signed in to Mega Manager when you're using it for MU, you're basically already signed in to you Megavideo account too since it's the same exact log in.

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

I see. I was told by someone that split files also were uploaded (I never upload split to MU, only MF so I had nothing to check).

[pinkujisatsu.livejournal.com]

how to delete from megavideo (and how it works) http://community.livejournal.com/tobenaitsubasa/102375.html

[gwen-xp.livejournal.com]

I just think the change sucks and hope they undo it.

Ii'll just give me a lot of work with so many of Gachapin videos to delete D:

[duno88.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I've had my files removed for now, at least. When I did a search some of them still pop up. But when I clicked to view it says the videos are not available. So I guess I'm safe for now, maybe.

I really hope they stop doing that. It really got me into a shock when someone pointed this out. I really don't wanna get into any trouble! :(