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SirEDCaLot@lemmy.fmhy.net 1 year 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.
waitmarks@lemmy.world 1 year ago
yes, they have a centralized login system. It’s my biggest issue with plex and why i am experimenting with switching to jellyfin.
Atropos@lemmy.world 1 year 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.
protput@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Do you also have experience with Emby? Not sure yet on what to choose. Guess I’m going to try them both.
Atropos@lemmy.world 1 year ago
No, not with emby directly - but Jellyfin is a fork of emby, so tangentially!
SirEDCaLot@lemmy.fmhy.net 1 year 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.