Default Media Auto-Play to "Ask"

[bennettgoble]

Description

Currently, when new and existing users log into Second Life, media (such as music or sounds from in-world objects) can begin playing automatically. This often leads to a confusing and sometimes startling experience, as users are left wondering "Where is it coming from?" This unexpected audio can detract from the initial immersion and create a negative first impression, especially for new users who are still learning the environment.

Solution

Change Default Setting: Modify the default value for the "Auto-play media" setting in the "Sound & Media" section of the Preferences to "Ask."

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[DarlCat]

I want to comment that I believe that the setting for HUD media autoplay which is a different setting that I added in a recent PR should remain enabled because it makes things like body huds more responsive and enjoyable to use, and users are typically far more aware of their own attachments than they are the world around them which is usually outside of their control.

[bennettgoble]

@DarlCat Yep, I agree. This issue is primarily for parcel media: music streams notably.

[akleshchev]

Suggestion:
Add 'ask if not trusted' option, that will enable folowing things by default:

• I think url fields can contain '' code, as long as that has no links it can be thrusted and script generated content (ex: scoreboard) won't be affected by 'ask' as a result. 'ask' code doesn't seem to check for '', just assumes it;s a regular link in isAutoPlayable(), but I might be wrong and it might use a different route.
• A whitelist for some thrusted sites (marketplace and other LL resources, wiki)
• Content attached/marked by active 'experience'.
• HUDs (if they are somehow covered by ParcelMediaAutoPlayEnable)

This will make 'ask' option a lot less disruptive to new users experience

[kylelinden]

I'm hesitant to flip the default to "Ask" as it could impede or confuse the new user experience. I like the 'ask if not trusted' option instead. This will need specific design first.