The FVD add-on in Firefox allows Vimeo users to illegally download my Vimeo video files
I just noticed that the FVD add-on in Firefox 56.0 illegally allows Vimeo users to access and download my Vimeo video files from their Firefox browser, even though they are not set to download in Vimeo. Vimeo says they have no control over 3rd-party theft of their content, which is outrageous.
By sanctioning this Firefox FVD add-on, Mozilla is just as responsible for allowing this to happen.
Please tell me there is a fix.
Solution eye eponami
To Pkshadow: if I had posted my contact info I'd be broadcasting the free download of my intellectual property in Vimeo.
My NPAPI Plug-in was up-to-date, but, you're right, I had an outdated PPAPI Plug-in that I don't need. Thank you for the heads-up. I've removed it.
I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that the FVD add-on in Firefox was a consensual, even licensed, arrangement between NimbusWeb and Mozilla's Firefox. That is why I posted the problem here as a start.
Thank you for listing NimbusWeb's general support contact info. But I'm happy to report that my outreach to NimbusWeb's [email protected], as specified in their Privacy Policy that I posted above, generated a rapid and cooperative response. They're going to add my Vimeo URLs as exceptions to their next FVD update.
To FredMcD, thanks for suggesting that I contact FVD in the first place. That set me on the path to my solution.
Although this may not have been Mozilla's problem to solve, the fix now lives in the web for others like me, an independent artist, who suddenly has to scramble to protect their intellectual property.
I consider this problem solved.
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Mozilla has no control over 3rd party programs such as add-ons and plugins.
You would have to contact FVD support.
I'm posting this Privacy Policy by Nimbus, maker of FVD, to help other forum readers who share my concern. Although I found it in an Opera add-ons webpage, the information is not browser-specific.
https://addons.opera.com/en/extensions/privacy_policy/fvd-video-downloader/?display=en
NOTICE TO COPYRIGHT OWNERS AND HOLDERS If you an owner or authorized holder of copyrighted materials and want to submit a copyright violation notice and/or want us to remove your website or online address links to your copyrighted materials, so that our program extension will not be able to download from it, please contact us at [email protected]. You will have to provide us with your name, indicate your website and/or website links to your copyrighted materials, year of publication and any proof of your copyright. No anonymous request will be reviewed.
Posting that here will do no good. Nor does it even mention your program or your URL or you contact info. So suggest you take this to FVD and send the owner a Copyright and take down notice [email protected] & http://nimbusweb.co/contact.php Since the program turns up in a google search Send a take down notice to google.
Fyi : You are running 2 versions + out of Date Flash. Please update your Flash for security issues here : https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>
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Solution eye oponami
To Pkshadow: if I had posted my contact info I'd be broadcasting the free download of my intellectual property in Vimeo.
My NPAPI Plug-in was up-to-date, but, you're right, I had an outdated PPAPI Plug-in that I don't need. Thank you for the heads-up. I've removed it.
I assumed, perhaps incorrectly, that the FVD add-on in Firefox was a consensual, even licensed, arrangement between NimbusWeb and Mozilla's Firefox. That is why I posted the problem here as a start.
Thank you for listing NimbusWeb's general support contact info. But I'm happy to report that my outreach to NimbusWeb's [email protected], as specified in their Privacy Policy that I posted above, generated a rapid and cooperative response. They're going to add my Vimeo URLs as exceptions to their next FVD update.
To FredMcD, thanks for suggesting that I contact FVD in the first place. That set me on the path to my solution.
Although this may not have been Mozilla's problem to solve, the fix now lives in the web for others like me, an independent artist, who suddenly has to scramble to protect their intellectual property.
I consider this problem solved.
A suggestion: If you need to send 'private' information, send it using Private Mail on a forum, or an e-mail.
I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved. If you haven't already, please select the answer that solves the problem. This will help other users with similar problems find the solution more easily.
Thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.