[Feature Request]: Remove the Autoplay interruption timer.

[TROLL-PIRATE]

Guidelines

• I have searched the issue tracker for open and closed issues that are similar to the feature request I want to file, without success.
• I have searched the documentation for information that matches the description of the feature request I want to file, without success.
• This issue contains only one feature request.

Problem Description

Hello,

This aspect of the platform is arguably its most disappointing feature. Users should have the autonomy to decide when to end a playlist, yet FreeTube insists on exercising control over this decision. What is the reasoning behind this? It is incredibly frustrating to experience an interruption in the playlist due to FreeTube's intervention.

Proposed Solution

Although I recognize the presence of a 12-hour timer, it does not function effectively. While I acknowledge the existence of a 12-hour timer, it remains ineffective. I strongly advocate for the removal or an option to turn off this feature.

Alternatives Considered

This is precisely why I continue to utilize older versions. The absence of a removal timer in those earlier builds renders them superior to any of the more recent iterations of FreeTube.

Issue Labels

ease of use improvement, new feature

Additional Information

No response

[jn64]

Hello. Here's a better way to communicate what you want:

The Autoplay Interruption Timer should have a disabled/infinite option. Thank you.

[efb4f5ff-1298-471a-8973-3d47447115dc]

it does not function effectively

it remains ineffective

Explain why.

[uncharted-user]

Is there available option to disable that timer? If not, then that could be a feature request.

[kuligs2]

oi, what do you mean the 12h timer dont compute? it works on my end.. it sucks, i can agree to that, but im too lazy to sift through endless lines of code to disable it. burgers cant be cucumbers. it is what it is

[kommunarr]

Not sure if we should adjust the naming or add a tooltip to make it more well-known, but the timer resets on any user interaction whatsoever inside FreeTube, which I'm guessing is the piece that is not being understood here.

[TROLL-PIRATE]

it does not function effectively

it remains ineffective

Explain why.

1. As of date: 20-2-25, When a playlist contains over 100 items, there is a likelihood of a 35% chance that it will encounter a [BAD_HTTP_STATUS: 403]. This interrupts the timer alongside with the playlist.

2. The timer does not take into account for video buffering. Assuming the timer, is external from the video, that timer sometimes is met earlier from the video's actual length.

3. Over the weekend, I conducted a test of the timer for the maximum duration of 12 hours. The playlist was paused at approximately 7 hours and 37 minutes, as recorded. This may result in a potential delay in the playback of subsequent videos; however, the default settings in Free Tube typically do not include this feature.