Using MSN Soapbox Videos in my blog posts

You will notice that we are using the emedded video player from MSN Soapbox for some of our posts. We use the Soapbox player because it has one of the highest video qualities of any of the video sharing sites. However I've had several folks report issues viewing the embedded videos in my recent blog posts. You can read the Soapbox Team's blog post about the embedded Soapbox player which was recently updated. Also, let me be clear about this: you do NOT have to be involved in the MSN Soapbox beta or service in any way to view the embedded videos. The embedded videos should play for anyone regardless if they are in the MSN Soapbox beta.

If you are having issues viewing the embedded Soapbox videos, the Soapbox Team suggests uninstalling the reinstalling the Adobe Flash plugin for your browser.

Currently, MSN Soapbox is a closed beta. That means the service isn't taking any new sign-ups to test the service out. In the near future, the service will open up allowing for new registrations and you will be able to enjoy the full MSN Soapbox awesomeness.

I am working closely with the awesome folks on the Soapbox Team to produce some great looking videos for MSN Soapbox. Also, if you experience any problems, please don't be shy. Leave comments regarding your issues and I'll be sure to relay it to Soapbox Team to try and resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

There are some really cool things planned for MSN Soapbox in the future. I'm really excited to see the service evolve.

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Comments

  1. Posted on: May 03, 2007 at 10:48AM  

    I'm still unable to view any of the embedded videos (even after reinstalling the plugin) using FireFox 2.0.0.3.  Whenever I click the play button, I am taken to:

    http://soapbox.msn.com/video.aspx?vid=357fd81a-3199-486c-b928-9cfa2e598112

    Which essentially tells me that it's a beta and I can't join up.

  2. Posted on: May 03, 2007 at 12:02PM  

    Aaron, I was able to reproduce your issue. Forwarding it on to the Soapbox Team. This is NOT expected behavior. These videos should play.

  3. Posted on: May 03, 2007 at 1:00PM  

    Thanks for forwarding it on.  I was kind of confused when I couldn't watch any of the videos or sign up for the beta.  ;-)  Glad to know I'm not going crazy.

  4. Posted on: May 05, 2007 at 1:00AM  

    Aaron, we've confirmed issues with Firefox users being able to view our embedded videos. Working on a solution ASAP. I apologize!

    - Brandon