Check for potential virus or IP grabbing activity.

Mike_08
Member

160

06-21-2023, 07:10 PM

Someone shared a YouTube link on Discord, but when you tried to open it, it looked suspicious. Later, you checked the same video on YouTube and saw a different link. This raises concerns about possible infection or just an unusual appearance. The images below illustrate your situation. Do you need assistance?

Mike_08

06-21-2023, 07:10 PM #1

james1931
Junior Member

07-01-2023, 11:18 PM

It's perfectly acceptable. The connection works just like saying "I have a brown cat" versus "The cat I own is brown." Both convey the same idea with slightly different phrasing.

james1931

07-01-2023, 11:18 PM #2

It's perfectly acceptable. The connection works just like saying "I have a brown cat" versus "The cat I own is brown." Both convey the same idea with slightly different phrasing.

JJprogamers
Member

161

07-04-2023, 01:54 PM

It's not a big deal, someone shared a link that might have an ad blocker.

JJprogamers

07-04-2023, 01:54 PM #3

It's not a big deal, someone shared a link that might have an ad blocker.

Chester09
Senior Member

491

07-04-2023, 08:54 PM

The variations in text arise from differences in formatting, style, or emphasis while still conveying the same core idea.

Chester09

07-04-2023, 08:54 PM #4

The variations in text arise from differences in formatting, style, or emphasis while still conveying the same core idea.

frylock0522
Junior Member

07-04-2023, 09:39 PM

This link refers to a YouTube thread about a URL change.

frylock0522

07-04-2023, 09:39 PM #5

This link refers to a YouTube thread about a URL change.

Silvinha10
Senior Member

694

07-06-2023, 02:10 PM

The two connections match beyond the watch?v= part before the next ampersand.

Silvinha10

07-06-2023, 02:10 PM #6

The two connections match beyond the watch?v= part before the next ampersand.

spidersaur187
Member

201

07-06-2023, 07:35 PM

Thanks in advance!

spidersaur187

07-06-2023, 07:35 PM #7

Thanks in advance!

Yarrick7481
Junior Member

07-07-2023, 07:30 AM

I rely on an adblocker, discovered the video, and saved the link I received: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE_pLzWb...heWolfePit

Yarrick7481

07-07-2023, 07:30 AM #8

I rely on an adblocker, discovered the video, and saved the link I received: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE_pLzWb...heWolfePit

Nalfrix91
Member

109

07-07-2023, 08:37 AM

It's simply a feature YouTube offers. For instance, a given link shows its source channel with a percentage indicator. You can paste a link from your own channel without issues. Many sites use this, and it's perfectly normal.

Nalfrix91

07-07-2023, 08:37 AM #9