VbelleDec 28, 2022
Open Ocean Exploration
EXTREMELY RARE footage of the elusive box jellyfish Chirodectes. Larger than a soccer ball, this jelly is a true ocean mystery, and this video is one of the only in existence, filmed off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 2021.
📽️Scuba Ventures Kavieng bit.ly/3FE29tL
Dec 24, 2022 at 2:11amWeb
Show threadClaire BarnesDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm The link works fine & this is amazing! but no image on Mastadon-web except a black box (2 devices) - maybe good to edit & add a still image so that people have some idea & know that they should click link for the video?
Show threadAxel Riemann 🪪Dec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm @ClaireFromClare That might be due to federation policies on the side of mstdn.science. I noticed a rather odd behavior when trying to follow users from that instance. Normally, I can directly log into my instance, but in the case of mstdn.social I have to copy a link to the user account and head over to my instance or a mobile app, searching for the user there.
In any case, viewing the post in two different apps works fine, but also not on the web.
Show threadAxel Riemann 🪪Dec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm @ClaireFromClare Might be an administrative issue. Maybe the admins of mstdn.social have disabled playing animated gifs on their site? (I’m not sure if that’s even possible and right now cannot check with my personal instance. Will keep you posted, though, as soon as I find something.)
Show threadAxel Riemann 🪪Dec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm @ClaireFromClare I’m talking about mstdn.science, of course. Seems that my AC has already adjusted to the fediverse…
Show threadClaire BarnesDec 24, 2022

@konqrunner @RebeccaRHelm
Thanks Axel. I now think it may be my instance that doesn't play the gifs, after more experiments reported at https://h-net.social/@ClaireFromClare/109567518603340242

& in the follow-on post I relayed info that replies may not all be visible to each reader, depending on the instance...

so now realising that readers here may see or not-see in different ways, & as writers it's good to be aware!

I'll make more use of "open original page" (left-click the 3 little dots at bottom right of each post)...

Claire Barnes (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image @[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected] Thanks for both suggestions, neither worked & I have now tested on 3 devices & on Firefox Chrome Safari & Edge: black box, and no response even when clicked. (Nor did the URL respond to clicks, but I cut & pasted to go to the ScubaKavieng Facebook post.) I am wondering if it depends on home instance: video shows fine when I go to the original post on mstdn.science (& in seconds before loading has an encouraging blue-green screen). Screenshot attached.

H-Net
Show threadClaire BarnesJan 25, 2023

@konqrunner @RebeccaRHelm I just saw a discussion about non-display of animated gifs which seems to confirm that the problem lies with my instance, but also explains how server administrators can fix it: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/21258

I have written to @mastodonadmin & relay the info here in case other readers report the same issue!

Meanwhile I'm glad I learned to "Open original page" & enjoy the posts, thanks Rebecca! Relieved to read here, as birdsite deteriorates...

#feedback #FediTips

Videos and gifs are broken · Issue #21258 · mastodon/mastodon

Steps to reproduce the problem Attempt to upload a video or a gif by attaching it to a post observe that the result is either a black rectangle, or the first frame of animation, but no more this se...

GitHub
Show threadClaire BarnesApr 1, 2023

I can now see #AnimatedGifs here on #Mastodon! & my timeline is full of vibrant images rather than depressing black boxes. I think the issue was at my instance, in which case thank you @mastodonadmin for fixing.

I'm glad this prompted me to "Open original page" every time as I only then realised that this is the way in which to see all replies, but am now delighted to see the range of past posts grouped together in full-colour on the profile page @RebeccaRHelm & look forward to future delights!

Show threadJon SullivanDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm That gif's working fine for me (on Firefox). And it sure is a spectacular jellyfish!
Show threadClaire BarnesDec 24, 2022
@joncounts @RebeccaRHelm Glad to know others can see this extraordinary footage of vv rare #jellyfish in #PNG!
Jon, newbie here, I have checked all my web-Mastodon & Firefox settings & can’t see anything to tweak, suggestions welcome?
Show threadJon SullivanDec 24, 2022
@ClaireFromClare @RebeccaRHelm I'm not sure. Sometimes I'm using Mastodon and an image won't load. I've not figured out why. It's erratic. Have you tried just quitting and re-opening your browser?
Show threadFlora FaunaDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm I dont know why people are so obsessed with aliens when we have these
Show threadRevJeberMay 21, 2023
@empress @RebeccaRHelm
I was thinking the same. Hollywood aliens don’t come close to being as otherworldly looking as nature produces.
Show threadJellyDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm @MicheleV_AK whoa
Show threadMicheleV_AKDec 24, 2022
@Jelly @RebeccaRHelm Mesmerizing, beautiful creature! 💗
Show threadMrGoateeDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm That’s amazing. I love the patterns
Show threadEchidnaDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm it's actually very beautiful.
Show threadMicheleV_AKDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm I saw some posting they couldn't watch the GIF so I found a YouTube video
https://youtu.be/LeMwBBAIFlM
Rare Killer Chirodectes Maculatus Jellyfish

YouTube
Show threadKoschDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm
Wow - just wow...
Show threadLeogorrusDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm forbidden tinsel
Show threadDejiDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm Wow. The creatures of the Earth are beyond amazing.
Show threadMichelle BirkbyDec 24, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm I can see it and it’s gorgeous! That colour and the designs on it - beautiful
Show thread(((Ttown)))🌐✌Dec 24, 2022

@RebeccaRHelm

Is this the missing link between jellies and octopi?

Show threadJohn WaresDec 25, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm truly incredible
Show threadCatEyeJayneDec 26, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm Very cool! Thank you for showing me this natural wonder ❤️
Show threadLaura CochranDec 26, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm Wow!
Show threadConanTheActuarianDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm That is really strange. It looks like four individuals joined together.
Show threadDB SchweinDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm
I did not know jellyfish came in blazing fast quad core speeds!
Show threadAllisterMcLaneDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm super nice!
Show threadTrojan DuckDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm Is this species as dangerous as the smaller box jellies that can kill you in like 5 minutes? If so, that diver has some serious guts.
Show threadlex MariaDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm extraordinary and stunning video. Thank you for posting! fwiw-I see others mentioning an inability to see video. From my instance (mstdn . Social) while on the iOS app, it plays normally with no black box.
Show threadCrunkDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm So cool. This jelly seems more muscular and active than most
Show threadVictor ManuelDec 28, 2022
@RebeccaRHelm Beyond marvelous, such a elegand tattoed medusa.
Show thread🌊Ann Morris🐕🍀🌎🌊🌊Jan 1, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm Beautiful jellyfish! It's even celebrating the season with red and green tentacles.
Show threadJoão PinheiroJan 7, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm So beautiful! @isabel
Show threadHal BrownJan 11, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm Amazing. I found a longer YouTube of it since I want to share it with friends would are interested in sea life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HafHrL6sWI
The Chirodectes Maculatus (an incredibly rare genus of box jellyfish) EXPLAINED‼️

YouTube
Show threadRanger DanJan 12, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm stunning. thank you!
Show threadMaggieJan 12, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm Wondering if this Chirodectes is toxic/deadly like their cousin/brother Chironex further south in the GBR, do you know?
Show threadreprobateMay 21, 2023
@RebeccaRHelm Super cool!