Discuss Issues with accessing Audio Onlines

Pirates (Pirating) ( - )

Hidden Subsciptions ( - )

Easily Accesible ( + )

Friend can troll you with inappropriate audio ( - )

Downloading files from insecure online sources could lead to viruses or leakage or privacy information ( - )

Wide range and variety to choose from ( + )

Quality

Can be downloaded with poor quality and overused.

When possible, avoid using free sound clips available from the Internet.

Start with the highest-quality sound available and reduce the file size by converting the audio file to a compressed format

Appropriate Use

Some sounds are content-related, such as hearing a foreign phrase pronounced.

Other sounds are for effect, such as creating a mood or setting a scene

Cost Considerations

When recording audio files, it may be costly.

Streaming

Consider streaming the audio, especially for large files.

User Control

If appropriate, provide a way to give the user some control over the audio.

Consider allowing the user to skip a sound clip or adjust the volume.

Alternative Methods

Consider using sound and still images as an alternative to video to reduce file sizes.