Option to NOT authenticate when launching a stream.

[gyvess]

While logged in, every launched stream will print:

Attempting to authenticate using OAuth token
Successfully logged in as %username%

As far as I can tell, being logged in is only useful for subscriber checks which allow additional video qualities if restricted by the caster. However, the authentication happens regardless of what stream you choose to watch. More importantly, authenticating delays stream launch compared to not being logged in.

I tried blocking the token by putting a blank value for the --twitch-oauth-token option in the config file, but it's baked into livestreamer-twitch-gui.

I'm requesting a way to avoid the delay brought on my authentication. Some suggestions option to disable authentication when launching streams or only authenticate when launching from the subscription tab.

[bastimeyer]

The --twitch-oauth-token parameter can now be disabled in the settings->livestreamer menu.

[gyvess]

Awesome. Thanks for the great program and speedy turnaround on this issue! Keep up the good work.

[bastimeyer]

speedy turnaround on this issue

Maybe a little bit too fast. Or worst point in time asking for this feature: #310
I will need to revert this change.

[bastimeyer]

Re-reverted... 😅
See df63541