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    1810 months ago

    Okay so serious question here.

    Why does Plex get to make this decision?

    I don’t use Plex. But if they CAN do this, it seems to me there must be some unnecessary cloud dependence in Plex.

    A good media server IMHO does not need a cloud connection, it should just work on your local network.

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      910 months ago

      yes, they have a centralized login system. It’s my biggest issue with plex and why i am experimenting with switching to jellyfin.

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        510 months ago

        I’ve been running Jellyfin since around it’s inception - highly recommend! Not quite as feature heavy as Plex yet, but an excellent community.

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          310 months ago

          Do you also have experience with Emby? Not sure yet on what to choose. Guess I’m going to try them both.

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        110 months ago

        And that really bugs.
        I keep all my media sorted in folders (old school I know). I went to try Plex once a few years back. It launched right into making an account and setting up remote access. Never was clear what if any access Plex mothership has to my media library- does that include filenames, file contents, everything? Sorry but do not want. I VPN back home, don’t need the cloud BS.