diff --git a/web/app/assets/javascripts/feedHelper.js b/web/app/assets/javascripts/feedHelper.js
index 8dd78c9c7..01a4740e0 100644
--- a/web/app/assets/javascripts/feedHelper.js
+++ b/web/app/assets/javascripts/feedHelper.js
@@ -321,7 +321,10 @@
         $isPrivate.removeClass('enabled')
       }
       else {
-        $feedEntry.find('.play-button').hide();
+        if(!isOwner())
+        {
+          $feedEntry.find('.play-button').hide(); // still show play button if private && isOwner()
+        }
         $isPrivate.addClass('enabled')
       }
     }