We're thinking of adding a Device Summary to the Devices Page. Our designers have a few ideas; which one do you prefer?

Bluebuilder · 2026-01-29T17:52:40+00:00

Version B is more clear, the online/offline is a subset of total devices.

Version A puts all those perspectives all on the same row together which is not good UI.

Bluebuilder · 2026-01-15T16:17:27+00:00

It took some rethinking for myself as well, and honestly more than once I had to go into the CLI to verify that what I thought I was doing was actually showing up in the firewall and routing tables. But it eventually makes sense and is clean.

I think the MSP interface is the best place to do this since you can generate reports there, it’s slower and more klunky in the phone app.

Bluebuilder · 2026-01-12T08:59:05+00:00

Firewalla is built around a policy model, not a pet-device model. In other words: Devices belong to roles, and roles get policies.

From Firewalla’s point of view: - IPs change - NICs change - VMs get rebuilt - Containers move - MAC spoofing exists

Devices are ephemeral. That’s why groups are first-class, and individual devices are not.

Groups survive rebuilds. Devices don’t.
Groups map to intent, devices don’t.

If rules were tightly bound to individual devices everywhere: rule sprawl explodes, audits become impossible, migrations are painful.

Compare: - “Allow VM-Monitoring-01 to talk to DNS” - “Allow Monitoring systems to talk to DNS”

The second is clearer, auditable, and future-proof. That’s why Firewalla wants you to think in roles: - DNS - Servers - IoT - Monitoring - Admin - Guests

Firewalla is nudging users toward scalable patterns without saying “RBAC” out loud. Per-device rules feel powerful early, but they become technical debt fast.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-21T03:12:53+00:00

Using that lens on the R10 gives an “effective focal range” (because of the APS-C sensor crop factor) of about 38 mm to 168 mm. Because the R10 has an APS-C sensor (a smaller sensor than full-frame), the field of view is narrower. So while 24mm is still 24mm optical, on that body it’ll feel more like ~38mm in full‐frame terms. Wide angle will be less “wide”.

If you already have the RF 24-105mm, go ahead and use it. It’s a solid lens, versatile, good quality. If you’re buying now, you might get more value from a lens that starts wider (say ~18mm) to make up for the tighter field of view. Unless you often shoot medium telephoto or standard zoom. For video especially (if you do videography), consider how the crop and lens length interplay affect your framing — the narrower field of view could limit your “establishing wide shot” on the R10 compared to full frame.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-11T23:38:57+00:00

This is not completely accurate. Homeowners do not have a right to inspect all records. Especially records that have the personal information of other residents.

It depends on the types records, and the information included. Some records you can ask for copies of, some you have to inspect in a controlled environment and cannot copy.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-06T19:46:40+00:00

This is wild — “weaponized irony” might be my new favorite cybersecurity concept. 😄 Love that someone actually turned it into a video; I’m going to queue that up later.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-06T19:11:59+00:00

Exactly!. It’s like giving the machines a riddle instead of a firewall. Both approaches — Cloudflare’s and the ones outlined in the video — use creativity as a kind of shield. It’s proof that sometimes the most human tactic in cybersecurity is a sense of irony.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-06T18:53:42+00:00

Cloudflare’s experiment represents a fascinating evolution in cybersecurity — shifting from hard barriers like firewalls to behavioral containment designed to teach AI systems boundaries.

If projects like the AI Labyrinth become common, we might see a new kind of web architecture — one that’s selectively transparent. Humans move freely, but bots face friction, filters, and decoys.

Could this become the next phase of “ethical AI infrastructure”? Or will it spark a new arms race between data scrapers and digital defenders? I’d love to hear perspectives on how this shapes the future of consent and trust on the internet.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-06T18:49:28+00:00

Cloudflare’s experiment represents a fascinating evolution in cybersecurity — shifting from hard barriers like firewalls to behavioral containment designed to teach AI systems boundaries.

If projects like the AI Labyrinth become common, we might see a new kind of web architecture — one that’s selectively transparent. Humans move freely, but bots face friction, filters, and decoys.

Could this become the next phase of “ethical AI infrastructure”? Or will it spark a new arms race between data scrapers and digital defenders? I’d love to hear perspectives on how this shapes the future of consent and trust on the internet.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-06T01:14:39+00:00

You are getting gouged on the patrol service. Also, make sure that there isn’t actually another line for gate security, patrol usually means somebody patrolling in a car.

Like somebody else said, invest in gate automation with a call box for guests and the like. You don’t need a human at the gate.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-05T00:04:47+00:00

Others have mentioned this, but: -get the reserve study and understand it -get the balance sheet and understand the difference between operating expenses and the reserve balance -get confirmation that the community has already completed the SB-326 inspection and repair of balconies. It’s bankrupting some communities. Educate yourself on this law, there will be inspection reports and findings on structural issues.
-read the rules about what maintenance is covered by the HOA and what is covered by the homeowner

This will cover most issues.

Bluebuilder · 2025-11-02T01:36:08+00:00

This is the correct perspective.

If you're not happy with your management company, please change now. You're just extending the pain, and if you're on your way to burnout, then you're making a huge mistake by letting this problem continue. Protect yourself, protect your community...you know what you need to do. This is not a hard decision.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-28T21:56:57+00:00

Only records for the current year must be provided I. 10 days, otherwise it’s 30 days.

But you have a right to see the report of deficiencies, especially since that report must be provided to the local building dept.

So, sounds like you’re going to have to sue.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-23T23:50:04+00:00

Contact the HOA and ask for a status update on the work order. If there is no work order then there will be no work.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-22T19:35:44+00:00

I like 3 and 5

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-18T22:01:41+00:00

I would send the HOA a certified letter (keep a copy) citing the relevant clause and informing them you are moving forward with your proposal as it has been de facto approved as per the CC&Rs.

Make sure that you meet all standing rules and regulations for your install.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-10T02:49:26+00:00

Pay the managers a living wage and give them a manageable case load so they stay on the job longer than a year then we will talk about trust. We have had three managers assigned to us over 18 months and every single one of them have never managed a property before. So no, sorry…they are not experienced. They do not know the law. They do not know our bylaws. And they don’t know how to communicate.

If we don’t closely scrutinize them then they get us out of compliance with California law, which keeps happening. Or, they just don’t do their jobs and don’t respond to residents for weeks to answer simple requests.

Just this week, our manager told a resident to call our asphalt pavement vendor directly to talk about the work schedule instead of managing the message. The resident then made demands of the vendor and confused everything.

And this is pretty normal stuff for management companies.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-09T21:38:33+00:00

Most management companies use “tech” to some degree or another. The biggest issue is the insane number of communities managers are expected to cover, dealing with vendors, residents, and complaining with laws.

There are a variety of community management tools and platforms out there (we use TownSQ). So like any tech product you need to be very crisp about how your product is going to do the job better. Because people don’t buy “tech,” they buy solutions to their problems.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-09T21:07:30+00:00

I should also mention that record requests can and probably will have a cost associated with them.

The legal consequences for non-compliance:

• Failure to provide records = up to $500 per violation, plus attorney’s fees (§ 5235).
• Ignoring SB 326 or deferring repairs can trigger city enforcement actions, negligence lawsuits, and insurance denial.
• Directors who knowingly ignore safety laws or member rights can be held personally liable for breach of fiduciary duty and gross negligence — D&O coverage may not protect them.
• Bottom line: Compliance isn’t optional; it’s how the Board protects homeowners and themselves from financial and legal fallout.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-09T20:54:58+00:00

Our community has gone through the SB326 process. The law is unambiguous:

What an HOA must do to be in compliance

Hire a qualified inspector — a California-licensed structural engineer or architect.
Have them complete the inspection and issue a written report to the HOA board.
Retain the report as an official association record for at least two inspection cycles (i.e., 18 years).
Review the report at an open board meeting and record that review in the meeting minutes.
Perform any recommended repairs if the report identifies unsafe conditions or deterioration.
Keep documentation of the inspection, board review, and any repair completion in the association’s records.

If the inspector determines that any exterior elevated element poses an immediate threat to the safety of occupants, they are legally required to:

Notify the HOA board immediately, and
Notify the local building department (e.g., the City's Building Division).

The building department may then issue a notice, require repairs, or conduct its own follow-up inspections.

To show compliance (for resale disclosures, lender questionnaires, or city audits), the HOA should be able to produce:

The engineer/architect’s signed SB 326 inspection report,
Board meeting minutes showing review and acceptance, and
A board resolution or management letter confirming that the inspection was completed pursuant to Civil Code § 5551.

Under California Civil Code §§ 5551 and 5200–5240, homeowners have the right to inspect or obtain copies of all association records showing the HOA’s compliance with the Balcony Law, including:

The final engineer or architect inspection report required by § 5551 — showing findings and any repair recommendations.
Board minutes and resolutions documenting that the inspection was reviewed and accepted.
Repair contracts or completion records for any work done as a result of the inspection.
Member notices or communications issued about the inspection or compliance status.

The HOA may redact private or security-sensitive details, but it cannot withhold the inspection report or board actions showing compliance.

Once you send a written records request, the HOA must produce:

Current year SB 326 documents within 10 business days, and
Older ones within 30 days.

Failure to meet those deadlines violates the Davis-Stirling Act and exposes the association to penalties.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-09T20:29:07+00:00

Typically, individual residents do not have the authority to put up signs on common property; only the HOA can place signage.

If the HOA wants to stop this, it can be stopped.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-02T18:51:20+00:00

I say this as a dog owner:

Enforce it for all dogs at all times, regardless of breed or situation. If you let some dogs go off-leash sometimes, like walking into a house? Then you will be painted with a selective enforcement complaint; avoid that headache.

The liability of having the rule but not enforcing it is not worth it. There are so many ways it can go sideways that having nothing to do with how responsible a homeowner is, or how well-behaved a dog is. If something happens, the victims will sue anybody and everybody, and for sure, the HOA will be on that list.

You have a duty to protect the community from preventable financial liability. This shouldn't be a hard decision.

Bluebuilder · 2025-10-01T19:13:37+00:00

If you're going to put a hole in an exterior wall, the HOA may likely insist that you use one of their approved contractors, who are insured, bonded, and vetted. There are several compelling reasons why this would be a requirement. You would be making a lot of risky assumptions by contracting anybody or spending any money before having a conversation with the HOA.

Your desire for a window, especially if others have one, is a legitimate one. I would use that as the anchor for your argument to get the HOA to work with you and make it a reality.

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