Wouldn't this be easily resolved by giving the user the option upon visiting the site: "This website would like your permission to play audio. You can revoke this at any time."
Similar to how storing files or sending push notifications works?
Similar to how storing files or sending push notifications works?
They've become user-hostile ways to give websites a way to force interaction from me that I don't ever want, and if I did I could chose the option in the account preferences (if I cared enough to make one).
1. Allow
2. Deny
3. Do nothing at all
I agree that the permissions system isn't ideal, and I would hope that the way we handle this interchange in the future can improve to a point where it's less invasive in terms of screen space. But at least for now, it shouldn't invade your ability to continue using the site.
And the "subscribe to our newsletter" overlay often does block progress without hunting for the often obfuscated "no thanks" link.