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Nyla785
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5 years ago
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Small figure in lower right corner talking w/o audio when watching MSNBC shows.

When I watch MSNBC on Youtube, a man talking (without sound) appears in the lower righthand corner of the screen, on top of the MSNBC name and logo. Why am I getting this? Who is he? and why is he there when I'm trying to watch shows?

  • RokuDanny-R's avatar
    RokuDanny-R
    4 years ago

    Nyla785

    Thanks for the post.

    For more information about that channel's features and functionality, you'll want to contact the channel provider support directly to inquire further. Many channels on Roku are developed and maintained by the channel provider themselves. 

     

    Thanks,
    Danny

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  • RichBeck's avatar
    RichBeck
    Newbie
    4 years ago

    So here is your answer. You are watching a bootleg unauthorized replay of MSNBC shows on this guy's channel -the channel owner's name is NITEAN KHMER and besides the 'front of the show' commercials that he makes money from you clicking on his you tube channel - the Rachael Maddow show or whatever is uncut without network commercials. So he is recording them and then putting them up on You Tube.

    Hit 'pause' and you will se what channel you really are watching and you will see that name as his channel "NITEAN KHMER". That is why no one knows what you mean or think it must be sign language - what it is is a running video of someone doing a podcast or internet call-in show (he has a big microphone in front of him) that yes has absolutely nothing to do with the content of the MSNBC show you are watching.

    Why? It seems to be for one purpose only - to cover up the MSNBC logo completely in the lower right corner. Something to do with it being a bootleg unauthorized rebroadcast of the news show and not wanting it to be caught by AI. That is it - it is meaningless irrelevant thing covering up the news channel's logo whether it be MSNBC or CNN on the screen. Yes it has nothing to do with the content you are watching. and yes it is not sign language or anything like that You are welcome.

    • Basilrose321's avatar
      Basilrose321
      Newbie
      4 years ago

      Hurrah! Finally someone has taken the time & effort to explain this weird phenomenon.  Thank you! 

  • RokuDanny-R's avatar
    RokuDanny-R
    Retired Moderator
    4 years ago

    Nyla785

    Thanks for the post.

    For more information about that channel's features and functionality, you'll want to contact the channel provider support directly to inquire further. Many channels on Roku are developed and maintained by the channel provider themselves. 

     

    Thanks,
    Danny

    • GaryH's avatar
      GaryH
      Newbie
      4 years ago

      I'm getting this now and I hate it.  How do I get it removed.  I'm not findinging any answers on line.  This figure is showing up on ALL youtube videos I watch now.

      Gary Hunt

      • RokuDanny-R's avatar
        RokuDanny-R
        Retired Moderator
        4 years ago

        GaryH

        Thanks for the post.

        Can you provide a screenshot of the issue you are experiencing?

        With more information we will be able to investigate the issue further.


        Thanks,
        Danny

  • Welbesjj's avatar
    Welbesjj
    Newbie
    4 years ago

    You are not alone...I hate that too it's SO annoying. One time I thought he was doing sign language but it could've just been him gesticulating. Then I thought maybe they are there for people who can read lips.

    It's just bizarre that it is only on MSNBC on YouTube....

    • Chrissy44's avatar
      Chrissy44
      Newbie
      4 years ago

      I'm looking at fatal Attraction and this woman in the corner why is she there I don't understand I can't hear her talking but she's there I wonder why do they appear on the YouTube channels like that in the corner with no sound

      • R0s3y's avatar
        R0s3y
        Newbie
        3 years ago

        I guess its because they are bootleggers  taping shows and posting them on you tube , they are using a silent man that looks like hes speaking to cover up the true broadcasting company i.e. msnbc or nbc.