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December 16, 2020
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Adobe Flash Player Shut down

  • December 16, 2020
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It is absolutely ridiculous for them to do this when the pandemic is still going on and peoples' mental health is lower than ever. It's just plain insensitive. It's like asking to be responsible for multiple suic*des, like have they even thought this through?

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    Correct answer jeromiec83223024

    Thanks for your feedback.


    Please see our EOL FAQ here: 

    https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-flash-update/

     

    Please see the original announcement from 2017:

    https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/enterprise-end-of-life.html

     

    Is there some piece of content that's particularly important to you that you're upset about?  We (or the larger community) might be able to offer some suggestions.

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    jeromiec83223024
    Community Manager
    jeromiec83223024Community Manager
    Community Manager
    December 17, 2020

    Also, in all seriousness, if you're having a hard time right now and thinking about hurting yourself, please talk to someone.

     

    In the US, you can call the National Sui cide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 24/7/365, and they take calls in both English and Spanish


    Outside the US, Google has a good list of resources here: 

    https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/9988513?p=crisis_prevention_info&visit_id=637437684525181690-3129141378&rd=1

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      December 16, 2020

      It goes without saying that someone who is driven to hurt themself has MUCH bigger issues going on.  They need help from a mental health professional, not a software developer.  

       

      Long story short, the decision to end Flash Player at the end of 2020 was made long before Covid by the makers of your browsers and operating systems. Adobe didn't have much say in this.  And there's no stopping it now.  The good news is there's no shortage of non-Flash-based entertainment online.  After the dust settles, you'll probably never miss Flash Player.

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      Happy Holidays!

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      jeromiec83223024
      Community Manager
      jeromiec83223024Community ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      December 16, 2020

      Thanks for your feedback.


      Please see our EOL FAQ here: 

      https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-flash-update/

       

      Please see the original announcement from 2017:

      https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/enterprise-end-of-life.html

       

      Is there some piece of content that's particularly important to you that you're upset about?  We (or the larger community) might be able to offer some suggestions.

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