A recently released feature that probably hasn't received the recognition it deserves is the aptly-titled Allow viewers to download original video file option.

This is not for want of trying, as we did announce it... but admittedly also sort of buried it at the bottom of an entry announcing a much bigger, more exciting, ultimately overshadowing feature. And to think, we announced it without even so much as a screenshot!

So, in case you're curious — or have never seen it — here's what it looks like:


The option appears just after posting a new video, or when editing an existing one. Keep it checked to allow download, or uncheck it to disable it – it's that simple. Either way, you (the poster) will still be able to download the original file, when available.

This is enabled via the Advanced Posting option... so if you already have enabled it in the past, you're ready to start using it. (Wondering what other features are enabled by Advanced Posting? Have a look at this blog's brand-new Advanced Posting tag!)

58 Comments
afterinfo wrote on Jun 18, '07
Posted elsewhere to help.....
tal7 wrote on Jun 18, '07
I'm just sad that this type of feature is being developed while other useful features would come much more handy, like tools for managing the audio files we have stored on Multiply. I just wanted to delete or rename the files I already have there... Is it too much? =/
jvon wrote on Jun 18, '07, edited on Jun 18, '07
What would be really cool is allowing people to download files that were taken from other sites, like youtube. It might annoy them, I suppose, but I won't tell them if you don't. ;)
leoatobe wrote on Jun 19, '07
good idea... in some way protecting the user who posted the original video... bad news for someone who wants to download that video :( ....... it would also be cool if we would be able to download from youtube! :) ... hehe
ilila wrote on Jun 19, '07
Ok, I know it's not the right place to put a question.. How can I see a link to my groups from my multiply message board? Everytime when I want to go to my group I have to go first on my site or to open a new tab and search in favorites center.
Thank you in advance for the answer.
nguyentrunghd wrote on Jun 19, '07
Hi every bodies
wormy wrote on Jun 19, '07
How about having that feature for music as well? I think it would work pretty well too.
kaka87 wrote on Jun 19, '07
i'm looking for indonesian friends

sokamora wrote on Jun 19, '07
I agree with restricting unecessary down loads from each site. Add more friendlier features to allow limits in down loads.
ashortreminder wrote on Jun 19, '07
I suggest using the old method of searching. Instead of using the inurl thingamajig :-/
amgad1x wrote on Jun 19, '07
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jnamakulit wrote on Jun 19, '07
nice, nice.. i hope this clarifies (to the ones asking) the "allow video download" queries i usually see on group posts.. =)
elpoeta wrote on Jun 19, '07
OK, Tk's!
onesio wrote on Jun 19, '07
onesio muito obrigdo
sfwm wrote on Jun 19, '07
can i have james morrison-the pieces dont fit anymore mp3 anyone
lancruzz wrote on Jun 20, '07
looking for someone to be a friend from anywhere..
sarasweet wrote on Jun 20, '07
nice.i like
xuagram wrote on Jun 20, '07
how abt an easier way to lock my posts to contacts only---the old posts that's about 300+
kemodjhoni wrote on Jun 20, '07
more know information about overseas
deuthz wrote on Jun 20, '07
ola guys !!! im indonesian ...wanna friend w/ me ?
iskilne wrote on Jun 20, '07, edited on Jun 20, '07
co jet to
inggo wrote on Jun 20, '07
Hello. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but this is somewhat related to the video feature. Anyway, I've posted my problem here (http://usersupport.multiply.com/notes/item/721) and hope that you guys could take a look. =)
soem00 wrote on Jun 20, '07
that good way so someone who upload a video can decide to share or not to share a video that was uploaded
badboyext wrote on Jun 21, '07
wah jee wah
onezted wrote on Jun 21, '07
blablabla
pkbm wrote on Jun 21, '07
hi every body i am indonesian
how can i download music in multiply?
anniecruzz wrote on Jun 21, '07
add me people
gutocps wrote on Jun 21, '07
tal7 said
tools for managing the audio files we have stored on Multiply. I just wanted to delete or rename the files I already have there...
This is an old request of mine, too!
subcrapper wrote on Jun 21, '07
nice feature. quick qn, does it take very long to dl a short video?
lookforus wrote on Jun 21, '07
Hi!!
Talofa, u did a grate photo. Keep it up for the next time and Im happy to be as your friend on this programe. Happy to hear from you and i hope that if u can meet me on skype programme.

I think u know where I am, I m from Tuvalu from the south pacific.
Nice to see u on this photo and i hope to meet u again on every single of time.
Tofa!!!
Luv always from friend Zeny
yokosukachurch wrote on Jun 27, '07
if i import a video from youtube this option doesn't work. why?
maddoginc wrote on Jun 27, '07
would be nice to have this option with your music as well....

anychance of that happening..???
h1960 wrote on Jun 27, '07
derisgil wrote on Jun 29, '07
Hi, I have a question about this:

I have always had Advanced Posting, and I have always been able to Download the Original File, as well as my friends have; yet, lately, some of my videos aren't available for download, not even to me.

Why is this happening?
surasitnopas wrote on Jul 5, '07
Hi I come from Thailand
ciramr wrote on Jul 5, '07
south african lady
paulobass wrote on Jul 7, '07
paulo
rese130105 wrote on Jul 11, '07
haI......
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rainyydayrecess wrote on Jul 11, '07
Hi, I have a question about this:

I have always had Advanced Posting, and I have always been able to Download the Original File, as well as my friends have; yet, lately, some of my videos aren't available for download, not even to me.

Why is this happening?
That has happened to me recently too.
marisyallares wrote on Jul 16, '07
hi there!
i'd like to know who downloads stuff from my page...videos, music, attachments etc.
is it possible to monitor that also?

thanks!
kermix wrote on Jul 29, '07
maturnuwon mas
14586 wrote on Aug 12, '07
HI batur-batur lombok
azlinhussain wrote on Aug 12, '07
hello...
urmaiangel wrote on Aug 13, '07
HeLLo!-
najwa86 wrote on Aug 16, '07
hello...
amanatee wrote on Aug 18, '07
My vides I upload just aren't working. The file is not availbe for download (File not found), and the flash loader for the video does not attempt to load. For some reason I can still get the screen shot of the video to show up, though. I've already sent a message to support, but I was wondering if any of you have had a similar problem.
sugeth wrote on Aug 22, '07
goood
jericcute13 wrote on Sep 3, '07
eLow!!!powh...
jericcute13 wrote on Sep 3, '07
hav a nice day..
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katsofia19 wrote on Sep 25, '07
oi td bem
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I have lost everything ... My contacts and my files ...
I have no backup anything ...
I do not do this .. Please ...
If something bothers them, I warn my site and immediately delete ...
But do not destroy all the work I did on that page ...
You know that I never did anything nor problems ...
Please ... If someone claimed that something tell me? .. Is it? ...
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matar50 wrote on Feb 27
77y
cchoky wrote on Apr 16
someone...how to down the mp3
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