I have searched this forum, but there seems to be nothing on the subject of MP3 attachments. vB uses a fetch protocol. It is very confusing for my members, and even I cannot figure out how the hell it works. So, I have to assume I'm simply missing something.
Here's what I know... (PC/Firefox for this example)
1. Clicking on the actual attached file downloads an mp3 to the member's desktop - but there is no sign of it doing so.. no verification/warning/nothing. The member is not given a clue that it is happening. This can result in multiple clicks (thinking nothing is happening) and multiple downloads - making the member give up, only to find later when they close their browser their desktop is covered with mp3s.
2. Clicking on an "inserted" mp3 results in the opening of the home domain page, in another tab/window, and nothing else - making the member give up.
3. Right-clicking an "inserted" mp3 and choosing to "save the file/link as" results in the member being shown an randomly named HTML file - with which they can do nothing with. (Mac users have figured out this can be renamed and played.) This HTML file should actually be an mp3. (?)
4. Any of the above on Mac is similar, or worse.
Testing this in IE seems to be the same result. (except, you actually get a prompt to save at the bottom of IE, where as in Firefox you get no info/prompt.
So, the question is, am I missing something in my setup to make this easier on my members?? Is this simply how vB works with mp3s?? It's just confusing as hell for everyone. Can I improve all this??
Thanks in advance.
[edit] I'd prefer they be able to simply play the mp3 in the browser... same tab or another doesn't matter. (FYI.. I'm on a cloud account, if there is some code trick)
Here's what I know... (PC/Firefox for this example)
1. Clicking on the actual attached file downloads an mp3 to the member's desktop - but there is no sign of it doing so.. no verification/warning/nothing. The member is not given a clue that it is happening. This can result in multiple clicks (thinking nothing is happening) and multiple downloads - making the member give up, only to find later when they close their browser their desktop is covered with mp3s.
2. Clicking on an "inserted" mp3 results in the opening of the home domain page, in another tab/window, and nothing else - making the member give up.
3. Right-clicking an "inserted" mp3 and choosing to "save the file/link as" results in the member being shown an randomly named HTML file - with which they can do nothing with. (Mac users have figured out this can be renamed and played.) This HTML file should actually be an mp3. (?)
4. Any of the above on Mac is similar, or worse.
Testing this in IE seems to be the same result. (except, you actually get a prompt to save at the bottom of IE, where as in Firefox you get no info/prompt.
So, the question is, am I missing something in my setup to make this easier on my members?? Is this simply how vB works with mp3s?? It's just confusing as hell for everyone. Can I improve all this??
Thanks in advance.
[edit] I'd prefer they be able to simply play the mp3 in the browser... same tab or another doesn't matter. (FYI.. I'm on a cloud account, if there is some code trick)
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