Sir: I appreciate your candor.
I got directly in touch with OBS last week Sunday (11/29/20). I can provide the string of e-mails if needed. All I got from them is to send a log file. Pretty funny when the program will not even load to get to a log file. I sent the person screen shots where he replied that "he could not help me".
So with your rhetoric about "4 hours", I can assure you it was longer than that.
Next, I missed the part of the forum where it stated money was a prerequisite.
Moving On.......
I am quite aware that OBS is a free software.
I donated money up front when I downloaded the program.
And, I understand that nothing occurs for free.
So ANYONE (including you) that fixes it, I will be more than happy to oblige with a cash payment.
Now - what have I done........
1. Deleted everything (7 times total now)
2. I have went into ~/library/application support and deleted the files there. Reopened and the same message.
3. I have even downloaded an old(er) version of OBS. Nothing.
I have completely uninstalled and reinstalled a total now of (8) times.
Not sure that it matters, but this machine is an i7, 16mb and runs macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
I am very frustrated and just need help. NOTHING in life is free, I donated money for the software and I will be MORE than willing to compensate anyone who fixes this.
THANKS!!!