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When 'nooverwrites' is set, YoutubeDL should not overwrite descriptions, info.json, thumbnails and subtitles #1980
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Just for example, Imagine the case that a programmer or user wants to add custom comments to descriptions or json files. They are all overwritten. This is not good. |
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You make a good point. I have changed the behavior in youtube-dl 2013.12.16. |
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Thank you very much. I wish you in advance a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. |
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Dear @phihag , @jaimeMF
I believe when the -w or --no-overwrites option is used and 'nooverwrites' is set within YoutubeDL.py; then it should not overwrite .description, .info.json, thumbnail and subtitles.
If user does not want to overwrite, He/She does not really want to overwrite a single file. Not just the actual Video.
I can fork YoutubeDL.py and submit suggested changes. Please let me know if you agree.
Sincerely yours,
Ali