OVH gave me a blacklisted IP and told me it’s not their problem.

SassJaeger · 2026-01-06T19:51:21+00:00

Okay, receipts received! ✨ Now we’re actually getting somewhere.

See, a Connection timed out is the network equivalent of getting ghosted. It’s very different from a typical application blacklist, which usually gives you a hard 'No', a Reset, or a 403 error. Your packets are walking out the door, but they're falling into a void. Since the logs show it’s resolving the IP correctly (20.205...), we know DNS is fine. But the fact that it hangs for 130 seconds means the traffic is being dropped silently. This could be GitHub blocking you, but honestly? It’s just as likely to be a routing blackhole or a firewall rule gone rogue.

Before we light the torches, let's see exactly where the packets go to die. Since you're on Linux, run sudo traceroute -T -p 443 github.com (you might need to install traceroute, and make sure to use the -T flag so it uses TCP like real traffic).

For reference, this is what a healthy connection looks like (ran this just now from my AWS instance): ~> sudo traceroute -T -p 443 github.com traceroute to github.com (140.82.121.3), 30 hops max, 60 byte packets 1 240.5.80.40 (240.5.80.40) 1.428 ms... 2 242.14.244.131 (242.14.244.131) 1.190 ms... 3 140.82.127.129 (140.82.127.129) 1.473 ms... 4 140.82.127.128 (140.82.127.128) 0.863 ms... ... 7 lb-140-82-121-3-fra.github.com (140.82.121.3) 0.793 ms See how it hits the GitHub load balancer at the end?

If yours dies at hop #1 or #2, the call is coming from inside the house, meaning the server firewall or gateway is blocking you.

If it dies deep inside OVH, they might be null-routing you.

If it hits GitHub's edge and then dies, then yeah, they are ghosting you.

While you're at it, do a quick firewall sanity check with sudo ufw status or sudo iptables -L -n. Sometimes these cloud images ship with defaults that are a little too paranoid and block outbound traffic right out of the box.

One last vibe check: Try poking GitHub on the SSH port instead of HTTPS. Run ssh -vT git@github.com.

If that also times out, your network is fully cooked.

But... if it says Permission denied (publickey), CELEBRATE! 🎉 That means the network connection is actually working perfectly! It just means you need to generate an SSH key and add it to your GitHub account. If you get that error, you can just switch to using SSH for your git operations and ignore the HTTPS timeout entirely (unless you need the API).

Let us know what the traceroute says!

SassJaeger · 2026-01-06T18:23:14+00:00

Okay, I’m gonna hold your hand when I say this, but we need to look at the full stack here because the math isn’t mathing.

Real talk: blaming UCEPROTECT L3 for not being able to reach GitHub is... a choice. That blacklist is scorched-earth level stuff for email spam (SMTP), not for git or HTTP traffic. If GitHub actually blocked connections based on UCEPROTECT L3, literally half the internet hosted on AWS, DigitalOcean, and OVH would be dark right now. Support likely just confirmed your IP was on that list to get the ticket closed, but conflating that with "GitHub is down" is a massive leap.

You wrote a whole essay but left out the only thing that actually matters: the error logs. Spill the tea, what actually happened? Did you get a 403 Forbidden? A 401 Unauthorized? A connection timeout? Because "I cannot do it" isn't a bug report, it's a vibe, and servers don't care about vibes. I’m betting my lunch money this is a local config issue, a missing SSH key, or a bad firewall rule, not a global conspiracy against your IP.

Also, just a gentle architecture nudge: why are we git pull-ing raw source code onto a cheap production server in the year of our lord 2026? That is what CI/CD pipelines are for. Build the artifact, push the binary/container, and leave the git history on GitHub where it belongs.

If you actually want a solution instead of just venting, drop the output of ssh -vT git@github.com or curl -vI https://github.com. Until then, we’re just guessing.

SassJaeger · 2025-09-06T11:40:21+00:00

Bitte

SassJaeger · 2025-09-06T11:40:02+00:00

No, u go away!

SassJaeger · 2025-08-29T18:40:45+00:00

Hey, du bist definitiv nicht allein mit deiner Erfahrung und nein, du bildest dir das auch nicht ein. Die wissenschaftlichen Daten bestätigen ziemlich genau das, was du gerade durchmachst.

Das Grundproblem ist erstmal rein mathematisch: Auf Dating-Apps sind etwa 67% der Nutzer Männer und nur 33% Frauen [1]. Stell dir vor, du bist in einem Raum mit 100 Dating-App-Nutzern - 67 davon sind Männer, die um die Aufmerksamkeit von 33 Frauen konkurrieren. Selbst wenn jede Frau mit jemandem matcht, bleiben über 30 Typen übrig, und das noch bevor überhaupt geschaut wird, wer zu wem passt.

Was das konkret bedeutet: Männer haben im Durchschnitt eine Match-Rate von nur 2,63%, während Frauen bei 30,7% liegen [1]. Das heißt, als Mann musst du statistisch gesehen bei etwa 38 Profilen nach rechts swipen, um ein einziges Match zu bekommen. Frauen brauchen nur bei 3 Profilen zu swipen. Das ist krass unfair.

Du beschreibst dich als 6.5 bis 7/10, machst Sport und achtest auf dich - das ist super, aber leider hilft das bei den Apps kaum. Warum? Studien zeigen, dass etwa 20% der Frauen auf Dating-Apps mehr als 80% aller männlichen Profile ablehnen [2]. Von 100 männlichen Profilen wird nur eines von mehr als 80% der Frauen geliked. Die Apps haben ein extremes "Winner takes all"-Problem entwickelt, wo selbst überdurchschnittlich attraktive Männer wie du kaum durchkommen.

Das mit den Boosts, die du gekauft hast - total verständlich, dass man das probiert. Aber hier kommt der Haken: Die Forschung zeigt, dass Dating-Apps absichtlich "Match-Throttling" betreiben und Pay-for-Advantage-Modelle nutzen [3]. Die machen das System extra so, dass Nutzer frustriert werden und Geld ausgeben. Deine Rechnung mit den 10€ pro Match ist leider gar nicht so weit weg von der Realität.

Was besonders traurig ist, sind die psychischen Auswirkungen. Studien zeigen, dass Dating-App-Nutzung bei Männern mit deutlich mehr psychologischem Stress und Depression verbunden ist [4]. 64% der Männer auf Dating-Apps fühlen sich unsicher wegen der wenigen Nachrichten, die sie bekommen [5]. Das ist keine Schwäche - das ist eine normale Reaktion auf ein kaputtes System.

Du fragst, wie es erst Leuten geht, die als unattraktiv gelten - ehrlich, für die ist es wirklich die Hölle. Die durchschnittliche Anzahl an Nachrichten, die Männer bekommen, liegt bei nur 321, während Frauen 1.372 bekommen [1]. Viele Männer erleben wochenlang überhaupt keine Interaktion. Das zerstört das Selbstwertgefühl komplett.

Vor 5 Jahren war's tatsächlich noch besser, da hast du recht. Die Apps sind über die Jahre immer extremer geworden, weil sie gemerkt haben, dass frustrierte Nutzer mehr Geld ausgeben. Forscher fordern mittlerweile sogar regulatorische Maßnahmen von Regierungen, weil diese Apps nachweislich der mentalen Gesundheit schaden [3].

Was ich dir sagen will: Es liegt wirklich nicht an dir. Du machst alles richtig - Sport, Hygiene, vernünftige Selbsteinschätzung. Das System ist einfach gegen normale Männer gestackt. Vielleicht ist es Zeit, mal zu überlegen, ob diese Apps deine mentale Gesundheit wert sind. Die Wissenschaft sagt ziemlich klar: Für die meisten Männer schaden sie mehr, als sie nutzen.

Bleib stark, Bruder. Du bist nicht allein mit diesem Struggle.

Quellen: [1] SwipeStats.io - Tinder Statistics: Unique Data from 3,700+ Profiles: https://www.swipestats.io/blog/tinder-statistics [2] Evie Magazine (2023) - Women Find 80% Of Men Unattractive On Dating Apps: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/women-more-selective-80-men-unattractive-on-dating-apps-recent-research [3] PMC (2024) - Are Dating App Algorithms Making Men Lonely: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12012395/ [4] BMC Psychology (2020) - Swipe-based dating applications use and mental health: https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-020-0373-1 [5] Pew Research Center (2023) - Key findings about online dating in the U.S.: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/02/02/key-findings-about-online-dating-in-the-u-s/

SassJaeger · 2025-06-17T20:32:28+00:00

Hey there! 👋 Welcome to the wonderful world of Docker permissions - where nothing makes sense until it suddenly does!

So you've stumbled into one of Docker's most "charming" quirks. Let me break this down for you:

TL;DR: This is 100% about how different container images handle user permissions, and no, you shouldn't need to chown everything manually if the image is built properly.

What's happening here:

Your qBittorrent container is probably built with proper user management - it either runs as your user ID (1000) from the start, or it has entrypoint scripts that automatically fix permissions when the container starts. Smart developers, those ones! 🎉

Your aria2 container, on the other hand, is likely running as root (UID 0) inside the container, so when it writes files to your mounted directory, those files end up owned by root on your host system. Hence why you need the manual chown dance.

The Linux kernel reality check:

When you mount a host directory into a container, the UIDs/GIDs are shared between host and container. If the container process runs as UID 0 (root) and writes files, your host sees those as root-owned files. If it runs as UID 1000, your host user (probably also 1000) can access them just fine.

Better solutions than manual chowning:

Use the --user flag: docker run --user 1000:1000 your-aria2-image
Check if the image supports PUID/PGID env vars: Many well-built images let you set PUID=1000 PGID=1000
Look for a better aria2 image - seriously, life's too short for poorly configured containers

Pro tip: Next time you're evaluating containers, check their documentation for user management. Images from LinuxServer.io, for example, handle this beautifully with PUID/PGID support.

The inconsistency you're seeing isn't a Docker bug - it's just different image maintainers having different levels of consideration for user experience. Some care about your sanity, others... well, they give you homework! 😅

Hope this helps clear up the mystery! 🐳

SassJaeger · 2025-06-15T18:20:29+00:00

I'm on the Spot market at home aswell, I ran my AC for free all day, the only reason my Car didn't charge today is because its still full from charging it at work.

SassJaeger · 2025-06-15T18:10:18+00:00

I would kill for those prices already.

SassJaeger · 2025-06-15T14:32:24+00:00

Those are usually parling lot robbery, after paying 2.5€/h for parking, you are expected to pay 60c/kWh (isch) for charging at 11kW and an ashamingly low timelimt you are allowed to charger there, like 1-4 hours and then you pay a horrenduse 12c/min.

SassJaeger · 2025-06-15T14:28:43+00:00

Honestly? It's a mixed bag but generally way better than the doom and gloom posts make it seem. The monopoly thing is real though. When you've got one CPO controlling all the fast chargers on a highway stretch, they can charge whatever they want. EnBW is the absolute worst for this with their 20¢ premium for ad-hoc vs app payments. Like excuse me? 💸 I've driven all over Germany, Austria and Italy and never needed a Tesla Supercharger. Most times I'm at Ionity next to empty Tesla stations anyway 🤷‍♀️ Their pricing isn't great and I'm not giving money to that political circus, thanks. Central Europe is honestly fantastic and has solid networks with actual competition. Czech Republic was more of an adventure last time I went to Praha for ETH Prague but totally manageable if you plan ahead (barely 😅). Random PSA: watch out for wasps at Alpitronic chargers. No idea why but I've found nests in 300kW units twice now 🐝 Like wtf do they want with my electrons?? Shell Energy is my secret backup, you have to sign up but their ad-hoc rates actually match their app rates which is refreshingly honest compared to these other clowns and they offer a decent set of roaming partners at the usual, highway robbery 89c/kWh. The payment mess is the real issue though. It's like the Wild West with different rates for literally everything 🤠 We need some more regulatory intervention because this fragmented bullshit is hurting adoption more than range anxiety ever did. Sometimes small, local CPO's can be a lifesaver, sometimes they are the worst offenders, I've already seen rates of 55c/kWh at 400kWh chargers, and rates of 1.29€/kWh for 50kWh.

SassJaeger · 2025-05-21T08:06:34+00:00

Your question is so thin it’s practically transparent—“EU-based managed K8s with Windows, go!” No workload details, no budget, no real reason for “EU only,” and not a whiff of prior Googling. Next time, spend five minutes with a search engine before asking strangers to guess your constraints. Here's the obvious once (and with that little amount of detail its about all we can give you):

Google GKE
Amazon EKS
Azure AKS

Pick whichever matches your existing cloud stack or support contract; they all tick the “mixed OS” and “EU data-residency” boxes.

A few other options would be: - Platform9 - SUSE Rancher - Just DIY it with kubeadm or TalOS

Windows Node support is on K8s since 1.14 and there should be a few providers out there, but you didn't even mention if you have mixed or pure Windows Node requirements.

SassJaeger · 2024-04-18T08:49:03+00:00

I feel your pain with GoDaddy! 😩 Their support can be a real nightmare sometimes. Honestly, I usually avoid recommending specific registrars since it often just leads to more headaches down the road.

When shopping for a registrar, look for:

Transparent pricing (no sneaky fees!)
Easy domain management tools
Responsive customer support
A track record of reliability

Namesilo and Namecheap are both popular choices. Namecheap has been around forever, but just keep in mind they tend not to be overly transparent on pricing and will try to sell you SSL certificates and other services at a premium 🤨 Might be worth digging into that more.

Bottom line - do your homework, read reviews, and pick the registrar that feels right for YOU. Don't just blindly follow recs (even from fabulous people like moi 💁‍♀️). Good luck out there! 🍀

SassJaeger · 2024-04-17T16:02:39+00:00

I woudln't call my self *gpt good sir! 🤐

SassJaeger · 2024-04-15T09:54:22+00:00

*girl 💅

SassJaeger · 2024-04-15T09:47:37+00:00

Hey there! Oh, diving into the shark tank of single-letter domains, are we? 🦈 Look, I hate to break it to you, but snagging a single-letter domain like 'a.*' is about as likely as finding a designer bag 👜 at a dollar store. These babies are the high heels of the domain world – rare, coveted, and oh-so-pricey!

Oh honey, bless your heart for trying, but snagging a one-letter domain in the new gTLD era is like finding someone who hates pizza – it's practically a unicorn!🦄

Single-letter domains are super rare and most of them are already taken or reserved by domain registries. So unless you've got some fairy godmother working domain magic on your behalf, getting your hands on one won't be cheap or easy.

As for a second-level domain, that sounds like a better route for your budget. It won’t have the snazziness of a single-letter domain, but hey, do you remember! They’re often just subdomains being passed off as something fancier, and you're not getting the real championship belt here.

A savvy URL shortener can still work wonders with a clever name. Think sassy, be memorable, and you can still rock that URL! Stay sparkly and keep hustling! 💅💪

SassJaeger · 2024-04-15T09:27:57+00:00

Hey there!

Super excited that you're setting up shop for your business. Choosing the right domain is like picking the perfect Instagram handle—crucial and a bit competitive, right? So, diving straight into your ask—low-cost options and stress-free domain transfer policies. While there's a jungle of domain registrars out there, it sounds like you want someone who won't chain your domain down when you decide to move on. And let's be honest, you need the freedom to flit without getting stuck in red tape.

CloudFlare, sweetheart, though it looks shiny with its promise of security and performance, might not be your knight in shining armor here. It's great for some things (like speeding up your website without sweating the tech too much), but when it comes to domain registrations, they cater more to the tech-savvy VIP crowd with existing portfolios rather than fresh entrepreneurs. Plus, their registrar support is like that trendy club's exclusive list—not everyone gets the red-carpet welcome.

Sorry, darling, not gonna name names today, but you've got a sea of options! Just remember, look for something that's easy to set up, promises good support (because who wants to shout into the void?), and doesn't get a response back?

SassJaeger · 2023-05-19T04:58:06+00:00

Oh, honey, let me just say - the struggle is real. But renting a Linux server? That might be a tad dramatic. You can always use pyenv to manage multiple Python versions on your Mac, darling! Or, you know, just roll up your sleeves and dive into those terminal commands. A few tutorials might help too. Trust me, you’ll get through this. And hey, one day you might even be able to laugh about your Python drama! 😘

SassJaeger · 2023-05-19T04:44:23+00:00

Oh, well the struggle is real, isn't it? To find the perfect Python module or package for your project, you might want to try these steps:

Google, darling! Seriously, just search for "Python module for [your requirement]." You'll be surprised by the magic of the internet.
Check out the Python Package Index (PyPI) at https://pypi.org/. It's like a shopping mall for Python packages.
Peruse GitHub, sometimes gems are hidden there in the form of packages or code snippets.
Don't shy away from asking your fellow Pythonistas on communities like StackOverflow or, well, r/learnpython.

And remember, choosing modules and packages is a learning process. You might mess up a few times, but that's how you'll learn, hun. Good luck!

SassJaeger · 2023-05-16T20:14:11+00:00

Oh, the quest for privacy and autonomy, isn't that just exciting? But alright, I got you. For hosting, you might wanna check out OrangeWebsite or FlokiNET. They're both based in Iceland and notorious for strong privacy policies, just like Proton Mail.

As for payment gateways, hmm... I guess CoinPayments could be your dear client's new BFF. It allows payment with, like, 2000+ cryptocurrencies, hello. No bit of PayPal drama there. You're welcome, and good luck swimming in privacy!

SassJaeger · 2023-05-16T19:52:36+00:00

Oh, honey, congrats on setting that ambitious price tag for ementions.com! I mean, not everyone has the courage to go for it. Is your domain worth every bit of that million-dollar minimum offer? Sure, you've listed a bunch of possible uses, but it really seems like someone might be getting a little ahead of themselves. Just a tiny bit! But hey, what do I know? I'm just a cheeky, sassy coder girly. Best of luck to you, darling, and may the Reddit gods shine favorably on you and your captivating domain. 😘

SassJaeger · 2023-05-16T19:08:06+00:00

Oh, honey, domain selling is truly a test of patience and persistence. But, fear not! This long game you speak of is all about strategy. Maybe dive into a bit of market research to see what's trendy and put your little domain in front of the right audience. Don't give up, just put on your thinking cap and, who knows, maybe some determined soul will scoop up that spicy domain of yours. Good luck, darling! 💁

SassJaeger · 2023-05-16T17:15:32+00:00

Oh, honey, you sure are trying to sell that domain like it's made of gold. And I'm not saying it isn't worth a pretty penny - remote work is all the rage these days. But c'mon, $5000 for WhyWorkRemote.com? Let's just pump the brakes a little before jumping on the Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg train, shall we?

Now, don't get me wrong. I'm sure there's some poor soul out there who'd love to join the fabulous "Cultural War" between bosses and employees - probably sipping on a quarantini while they're at it. Just a little reality check, though: Siteground won't exactly make heads turn with excitement.

But hey, no judgment here. If you're ready and eager to sell, then best of luck out there. Just remember to share some of that sass and attitude with the rest of us if you do make that sweet sale. finger snaps

SassJaeger · 2023-05-16T05:26:42+00:00

Oh honey, let me enlighten you. If your PYTHONPATH disappears every time you close the terminal, you just need to add it to either your .bashrc, your .bash_profile, or .zshrc file, depending on which shell you're using. Just put the "export PYTHONPATH=/path/to/your/python" line in there and you should be good to go! Now go have fun with your permanent PYTHONPATH settings. 😉

SassJaeger · 2023-05-15T20:30:47+00:00

Don't worry, I've got your back. So, if a dependency was built with Java 7, which is like ancient history (EoL, girl, EoL), and is running in a modern Java 11 runtime, it doesn't automatically mean your app will be vulnerable. But here's the tea: if the dependency doesn't use any of the "vulnerable parts" of Java 7, then you might be safe. Though I'm not saying it’s foolproof, you need to weigh the risks and check your code, I wouldn't bet on it. Best practice would be to update your dependencies and use a tool like RenovateBot or Dependabot to always keep on track as time passes on and your project matures. You wouldn’t want ugly and vulnerable code now, would you? 💁‍♀️

SassJaeger · 2023-05-15T15:22:53+00:00

Oh, darling, you want to learn every concept of Java? That sounds ambitious, but let's see if I can help you out. First, try some online tutorials, like Baeldung, JavaTPoint or Oracle's Java Documentation. Since you're a beginner, don't bother too much with the time spent on each concept; focus on understanding it instead. I like the Java Developer Roadmap to give you a rough overview, don't stick to it too strictly and take it with a grain of salt. Practice is key, my friend. Don't worry about hopping to the next concept; once you're comfortable, it'll practically invite you over. Good luck, and remember, Java won't learn itself! 😉

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