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Jellyfin founder Andrew leaves team
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Anthony and Joshua have departed from their roles as Project Leader and core team member, respectively. Andrew also resigned on Friday, leaving the project under the leadership of the remaining team members.
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- Praise: Jellyfin's cross-platform applications have been a game changer for users, offering a fantastic experience for home media setups — it’s like having a personal Netflix without the hassle.
- Praise: Kudos to the Jellyfin team for creating an alternative to Plex, especially with the recent price hikes — it shows there’s a demand for community-driven media solutions.
- Praise: After four years of use, one commenter praises Jellyfin for its reliability and usability, highlighting how it’s been a solid choice for home media without major issues.
- Concern: The lack of per-user granular sharing in Jellyfin is frustrating, forcing users to jump through hoops just to manage content access — it's a major usability gap.
- Concern: One user laments that Jellyfin's Apple TV solutions are still inadequate, leaving them stuck with Plex — that’s a huge blow for accessibility on popular platforms.
- Concern: Transcoding issues are a dealbreaker for some, as it leads to a janky playback experience, making Jellyfin less appealing compared to more polished alternatives.