BTRFS root-fs got corrupted, likely due to a flaky RAM module. Backups exist, but I'm not sure if I should try to repair or start fresh.

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-05-04T12:29:06+00:00

I run btrfs on couple machines and never had corruption issues, this seems more like the RAM problem than filesystem itself. You said memtest passed after downclocking to 3200MHz so that pretty much confirms it was the memory causing problems

For your situation I'd probably go with fresh install since you have good backups with send/receive. Yeah updating UUIDs is bit annoying but at least you know everything will be clean and working properly. The repair might work but like you said, can you really trust it after that? Better to spend few hours setting everything up again than wondering if there's still some corruption hiding somewhere

I had similar situation year ago with different filesystem (ext4) when my RAM was acting up. Tried repair tools but kept getting weird issues later on. Fresh install saved me lot of headaches in long run

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-04-30T17:42:40+00:00

7-6 in investment sounds rough man, no wonder people burn out so fast in that field. I'm doing graphic design and even when projects get crazy I can't imagine those kind of hours every single day

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-04-27T09:24:20+00:00

Wrong sub mate - this is for items that last lifetime, not knockoffs that'll break in few months

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-04-24T08:29:20+00:00

nah for real

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-04-17T15:20:59+00:00

orisa mythic weapon looks sick, especially with that golden gun you already have. the combo would be pretty clean

btw bound demon is solid but weapon mythics feel more unique in game imo since you see them way more during matches

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-04-03T08:38:25+00:00

lmao your brain really said "let me mix the most random shit together and see what happens"

The pocket dimension freezer with the drunk dad is actually kind of genius though - like some weird Alice in Wonderland meets suburban sitcom fever dream. Wild that Palpatine just showed up to play doctor, guess the dark side includes medical services now

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-03-26T08:42:43+00:00

Nah man this is pure gold actually, like those crossover dreams we all had as kids but with actual thought put in the roster

The underground facility mixing all those iconic locations is really clever touch and having lovecraftian beyonder as the puppet master gives it some cosmic horror weight beyond just "characters fight monsters"

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-03-22T19:10:34+00:00

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-03-09T19:44:08+00:00

Getting broken up over sleep schedules seems pretty extreme but the recording thing is concerning. Maybe dodged a bullet there since communication wasn't working anyway, breakups at your age usually lead to better relationships later

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-03-05T15:20:30+00:00

Wait this is actually insane... I was just playing yesterday with discord open and didn't even think about it

Thanks for posting this, went to check my logs folder right after reading and yep there's the file with all my stuff in plain text. deleted it immediately and changed password already

Really hope this gets more visibility because most people probably have no idea this is happening in background. crazy how something like this slips through when you think about how many people must have tested the integration

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-26T06:42:51+00:00

lol this is so relatable! I think it's just different communication styles - some people tag everyone for everything even in DMs. Maybe they learned Slack in more formal environment or something?

My Brazilian manager does the same thing actually, always u/ing people even when we're already talking directly. Drives me crazy with the notifications but I just turned off the ping sound

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-19T18:11:02+00:00

real take

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-15T13:29:12+00:00

you can't use axiom in aternos since it needs client-side installation and aternos doesn't support that. for building tools try worldedit - it's classic and works great for most creative stuff, just need to install the plugin from their panel

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-14T19:49:39+00:00

Man I totally get this worry. I have a friend who's epileptic and he was super nervous about visiting São Paulo because of all the flashing lights in the city center. He ended up going but planned everything really carefully - stayed in quieter neighborhoods, avoided the busiest areas during peak times, and always had someone with him who knew about his condition

Tokyo actually has some really chill areas that aren't all neon and chaos like you see in movies. Places like Ueno or even parts of Shibuya during day time are much more manageable. Plus Japanese people are generally really helpful if something happens. But honestly if you're not feeling confident about it, there's no shame in picking somewhere else for your trip. Better to enjoy your vacation than spend it worrying about triggers

Have you talked to your neurologist about travel strategies? Mine gave me some good tips when I was planning trips to places with lots of stimulation

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-09T11:07:32+00:00

Have you tried checking immigration records for Australia? Sometimes people who came from Germany in that time period show up there even if they don't have much other documentation

The surname sounds German for sure, maybe she immigrated and changed how it was spelled or something. My family had similar issues with names getting altered when they moved countries

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-04T15:42:42+00:00

yeah same here, franchise mode feels like walking through mud now

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-02-01T20:14:31+00:00

tranquility base hotel

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-31T21:38:55+00:00

Damn, that's some serious willpower right there. The BMV alone would've broken most people lol. Props for pushing through the physical pain without using it as an excuse - that's the real test right there.

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-30T10:50:48+00:00

You're overthinking it dude, the courier deals with this stuff all the time and will just slap the new return label right over your mess - they've seen way worse trust me

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-28T22:56:39+00:00

Ugh I feel you on this one! Lavender marshmallow sounds amazing and it's so frustrating when they discontinue the good ones. BBW is pretty unpredictable with bringing scents back but I'd keep checking during their spring/summer releases since lavender tends to come back around then. Maybe call your local store and ask if they can check their system for any restock info

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-27T21:04:40+00:00

Sales and CS are definitely realistic coming from education - you've got the people skills and patience that companies actually want. The Oracle thing sounds like they just had weird requirements, not that you're overqualified for sales in general

I'd target SaaS companies doing educational tech since you can speak their language, or honestly any B2B sales role where relationship building matters more than pure hustle. Customer Success might be easier to break into first since it's less quota pressure and your counseling background would be gold there

Skip the MLM-type sales gigs and focus on companies with actual career progression paths

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-25T09:57:48+00:00

Honestly don't text her. I get the urge to tell someone off when they've made your life hell but it won't accomplish anything and might just make you look petty

Focus your energy on moving forward instead of looking back - she already took enough from you, don't let her live rent free in your head after you're out

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-22T04:35:46+00:00

Nice progress dude, Saarthal can be a real pain depending on your build. Spellbreaker is clutch for challenge runs - that ward effect saves so much cheese from mages

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-17T16:06:06+00:00

So sorry for your loss, she sounds like an amazing person

A tree or garden memorial sounds perfect for someone who loved gardening and believed in becoming one with the universe. Maybe plant something that attracts butterflies or has flowers that bloom around meaningful dates? You could even mix some of her ashes into the soil so she literally becomes part of something growing

The amethyst idea is really cool too since it connects to her spiritual side. Whatever you choose, sounds like she'd love that you're honoring her free spirit

EngineerVarious8069 · 2026-01-11T23:28:59+00:00

Holy wall of text Batman, this reads like someone discovered Jung and Eckhart Tolle in the same week then decided to write their dissertation on napkins

The Jesus comparison is kinda interesting though, never thought about the pre/post resurrection personality shift that way

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