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[Affected versions]: 
Nightly 66.0a1

[Affected platforms]:
Platforms: Ubuntu


[Steps to reproduce]:
1. Open the Firefox browser and reach about:preferences#privacy > Permissions section.
2. Uncheck the "Block websites from automatically playing media with sound" option.
3. Reach Facebook and login.
4. Scroll until videos are in view.


Expected Result:
The Videos should play without sound since the Block autoplay feature is turned off.

Actual Results:
The Videos will not start until the user clicks them.

Note: This issue does not occur on Windows or Mac.
Please also note that on Ubuntu The Facebook settings vor videos do not have the Option to turn Autoplay ON - OFF.
[Affected versions]: 
Nightly 66.0a1

[Affected platforms]:
Platforms: Ubuntu


[Steps to reproduce]:
1. Open the Firefox browser and reach about:preferences#privacy > Permissions section.
2. Uncheck the "Block websites from automatically playing media with sound" option.
3. Reach Facebook and login.
4. Scroll until videos are in view.


Expected Result:
The Videos should play without sound since the Block autoplay feature is turned off.

Actual Results:
The Videos will not start until the user clicks them.

Note: This issue does not occur on Windows or Mac.
Please also note that on Ubuntu The Facebook settings for videos do not have the Option to turn Autoplay ON - OFF.

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