Plex is starting to enforce its new rules, which prevent users from remotely accessing a personal media server without a subscription fee.

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  • nixon@sh.itjust.works
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    4 hours ago

    When did/does the grandfathering period end?

    I hadn’t heard that aspect of it before and would like to know more.

    Thank you for the info!

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      4 hours ago

      I don’t know maybe 2023?

      And the account had to have a Plex pass at the time.

      • nixon@sh.itjust.works
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        4 hours ago

        Ok, if you find any info on that please post it. I’m going to be on the look out for it and do the same if I find it.

        I’ve had a plex pass since before 2023 so this doesn’t affect me either way.

        But 2023 doesn’t sound right for when the grandfathering ended. I do not doubt that there is an end date for grandfathering but for that to have happened in 2023 sounds punitive towards their users and not a good long term strategy.

        Sure, enshittification and all that. I don’t doubt greed is the motive but they had to have known by ending grandfathering 2 years before implementing a policy like this would stir a user revolt and strengthen their competition. Especially with all the increased enshittification they have pushed out over those 2 years.