I've been digging into why scroll actions are not classified as "user interactions" in the context of using jQuery to autoplay a video with sound. Clicks are definitely recognized as interactions, but scrolling doesn't seem to be treated the same way. Is there any resource out there that lists what counts as an acceptable user interaction? Just for context, I'm aware of the changes made in 2018 regarding video autoplay policies and have been tackling this issue for a few days now.
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That’s a good question! The classification of interactions mainly comes down to guidelines set by browsers like Chrome. They determine what actions signify genuine user interest. It might be frustrating, but they’re pretty strict about these rules to prevent annoying experiences.
Scrolling doesn't really signal intent to play or unmute a video, which is why it’s not considered a user interaction. It's more about how the browser interprets user engagement. If your client insists on unmuted autoplay, it sounds like you might be looking at an unconventional workaround with that scroll trigger as a possible solution.
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