Flash video players never load!

After the last update, I am now unable to load any streaming video from sites that use flash players (like youtube.com). The player shows up, but it always says "loading" in the picture and never loads. I re-installed flash and repaired permissions. Any other suggestions?

This is in some ways comforting to hear... i've been going MAD with this same problem At least I'm not alone, not that I would wish madness on anyone...
Have you come up with any solution!?
I'm running 10.4.6, QT7.1.1, Flash 8, and this happens on both Firefox & Safari, in all user accounts.
The Symptom: Any web page with any kind of flash included (surprisingly many, noticing now that they don't load) leaves an empty space where the flash should be.
I have tried everything I know... and even stuff that I dug up in the 'dark side' of the internet (... skip the Voodoo dolls and snake oil...) I've rebooted, fixed permissions, reinstalled/upgraded everything seemingly related (no full format/install though... that solution is for windoze)
I've been working on a mac for my entire life, and this is quite literally the 2nd time I've ever posted with a problem. The first issue? When Flash didn't produce sound! Garage Band fixed that one... but no luck this time. None of my previous research/experience has helped me, so I now turn to the Mac community.
PLEASE HELP!!
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer wisdom.
PBG4 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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