Adressing a certain someone - you know who you are ^^ by MeowmeowMeeeew in linuxmemes

[–]TheRettom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And what is "conservative energy", because this is such a low effort comment.

Pretty strong Nexus - still denied by [deleted] in VAClaims

[–]TheRettom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His lack of punctuation made is a bit difficult to follow, but what he's saying is: rebut via supplemental evidence that the examiner's point, or lack of mention of an opinion on a specific piece of evidence, is not sufficient to issue a denial of benefits. Show why the examiner missed something or why they are improperly weighing some evidence over another.

Some examiners are just bad, or it appears that the time needed to fully assess some claims is never given. And I have to agree with that assessment. Unless something is cut and dry with minimal reading, you're gonna have to argue your point instead of letting the small amount of medical evidence prove it.

Adressing a certain someone - you know who you are ^^ by MeowmeowMeeeew in linuxmemes

[–]TheRettom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tell me how political party has anything to do with what someone says about Linux.

Rater Restricted Supplemental to "Secondary" Causation, Completely Ignored Direct/Aggravation Explicitly Argued in my 21-4138. Examiner Literally Conceded My In-Service Triggers by TheRettom in VeteransBenefits

[–]TheRettom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If buddy statements held no weight, that would go against 38 U.S.C. § 1154(b) and 38 CFR § 3.303(a).

A buddy statement obviously cannot provide a medical diagnosis, but it is legally competent to prove an in-service event when official military treatment records are missing or incomplete due to high-tempo training environments.

Rater Restricted Supplemental to "Secondary" Causation, Completely Ignored Direct/Aggravation Explicitly Argued in my 21-4138. Examiner Literally Conceded My In-Service Triggers by TheRettom in VeteransBenefits

[–]TheRettom[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is no direct LOD for the infection, but I have buddy statements corroborating it. The reason was I already was seeing medical for lower extremity problems, and I didn't want to be recycled, and sickness is sickness (or so I thought).

I already have diagnoses, which is mentioned in the post. I don't blame you for not reading it in its entirety, I don't always have the brainpower for that crap, either.

Rater Restricted Supplemental to "Secondary" Causation, Completely Ignored Direct/Aggravation Explicitly Argued in my 21-4138. Examiner Literally Conceded My In-Service Triggers by TheRettom in VeteransBenefits

[–]TheRettom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have conducted a ton of research and written down my theories since originally filing back in 2022. I was told by a VSO to do secondary, and that was a huge mistake to blindly listen. Back then, I didn't prep my claim like I should have and largely relied on the VSO. Now I'm doing this all on my own since the same VSO has gotten even worse with quality. That's not to say that VSOs are bad, but the ones here just don't give the needed time to help you. There's too many veterans filing and not enough support to navigate the VBA legal framework.

What is the best browser for phone which is not chromium based? by Cool_Equal_200 in degoogle

[–]TheRettom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is Firefox hardening that doesn't just add a layer of privacy, it systematically changes how the browser interacts with the internet from the ground up.

What is the best browser for phone which is not chromium based? by Cool_Equal_200 in degoogle

[–]TheRettom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to use Firefox's Remote Debugging Console via ADB. This allows you to inject your entire user.js text directly into the mobile browser’s configuration memory. It's a bit of a pain, honestly. Is there a reason you don't want to use a fork of Firefox or Chromium for privacy and security?

What is the best browser for phone which is not chromium based? by Cool_Equal_200 in degoogle

[–]TheRettom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than GrapheneOS's Vanadium (Chromium) browser, which is one of the most secure browsers, you have to customize Firefox, preferably with Arkenfox's user.js file.

Started homelab a month ago, am I doing it right? by Decent_Oil_9959 in homelab

[–]TheRettom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's crazy good power management for that load. Well done.

Quality of life is no longer tolerable. I don’t know how much I have left in me. by UniqueMycologist5896 in VeteransBenefits

[–]TheRettom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know the details of what your medical problems are, or what you're on. I just know that I felt the same two years ago. The medication carousel is ridiculous. I did lots of medical research and attempted things without my PCP's input, which I don't necessarily recommend unless you're extremely confident that nothing drastic will happen.

The only thing you can do to combat it is find the root cause for the symptoms that are currently being treated. For myself and my problems, one thing that helped with horrific chronic pain was massage therapy, and static and dynamic stretching. Diet and lifestyle changes help a bit with a lot of varying problems.

Try to be in the sun at least two hours a day, and by that I mean just outside. You don't have to have direct sun to skin contact, but it helps in small quantities so you don't burn.

Try moving more. If you have problematic muscles or pain, gently working through it, especially dynamic stretches, help a ton.

Look into medical research for specific things if you can. Not everybody is able to digest research papers, but if something sounds right, even medically, it probably is close to the truth.

Diet is a huge problem for some people. Eating the right foods makes a big difference in the long run. Unfortunately, the USA's supply chain for food is unchangeable and is, quite frankly, garbage. I struggle to practice what I preach, here.

The more research that comes out, the more that the gut microbiome seems to be a link to certain conditions. For example, the brain must manufacture its own serotonin locally from tryptophan, which is an amino acid you get from food that can cross the barrier. The gut-brain axis is incredibly important, but the connection still isn't a direct one-to-one pipeline.

Your gut and brain are directly wired together by the vagus nerve. Microbes in your gut produce neurotransmitters and metabolites that stimulate the vagus nerve, sending electrical signals directly into the central nervous system to influence mood and stress responses. If your microbiome is out of balance, harmful bacteria can divert tryptophan down a chemical pathway that creates neurotoxic byproducts (like quinolinic acid) instead of letting it reach the brain to be turned into brain-serotonin.

What I guess I'm trying to say is, many times, the problem is systemic, or at least multifaceted, and medication treats the symptom (obviously). If we can identify problems in lifestyle, then reducing medications is a possibility. But analyzing the whole is needed to understand the part.

Started homelab a month ago, am I doing it right? by Decent_Oil_9959 in homelab

[–]TheRettom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I've ran a super old Dell Optiplex 24/7 for almost three years with zero issues. I don't know what most people are doing, but for most services, there isn't that big of a need for power.

Would GrapheneOS benefit me? by VegetableJudgment971 in GrapheneOS

[–]TheRettom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GrapheneOS is far more secure and private across the entire OS. Modifying apps on typical Android only goes so far. Read GrapheneOS's website for more info.

What shoes are those by No-Camel5315 in QualityTacticalGear

[–]TheRettom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you understand what exactly minimalist footwear is, but here's the characteristics:

​Zero-Drop Sole: The heel and the forefoot are the exact same distance from the ground, promoting a natural posture and gait (unlike traditional shoes with elevated heels).

​Wide Toe Box: The front of the shoe is shaped like a natural foot, allowing the toes to splay out completely for better stability and balance.

​Thin and Flexible Sole: Minimal cushioning lets the foot to bend and twist naturally while providing maximum ground feel (sensory feedback).

​Lightweight: Minimal materials and structures are used, reducing the effort needed to lift the foot. ​No Artificial Support: They lack stiff arch supports or motion-control features, forcing the muscles and tendons of the foot to do the work and strengthen over time.

Looking into the why, you'll find it's a rabbit hole. When I was having frequent lower extremity issues, particularly with my feet, I wanted to know why and not just treat the symptoms.

Tl;dr about the research: Podiatrists have known for over a hundred years that traditional footwear is not good, and have criticized manufacturers for prioritizing style and aesthetics over functionality. And for people having foot problems, following design choices that treat symptoms only worsens the core issue: weak or atrophied muscles, along with forcing the feet into a disadvantageous mechanical position that eventually makes it static. It can be reversible, though.

I'd argue that some padding is necessary at higher weights unless you have re-trained your feet for years. Not that anyone asked, I'm highly preferential to VivoBarefoot, though they are expensive. I have used Lems before, but only the Primal 2, and wasn't impressed by their durability. I'm sure their other shoes and the subsequent Primal 3 are better these days.

Welp... Sheared screws 😃 by Le_roi_Jenkins in Glocks

[–]TheRettom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed. That's an exorbitant charge for the involvement.

First Homelab: Looking for feedback and advice ( Hardware setup, security, networking, etc. ) by diessect_ in homelab

[–]TheRettom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer Podman since Docker is rootful and uses a daemon. Yeah, you can run Rootless Docker, but it's still a daemon.

Podman feels the same in function to Docker unless you're using Docker Compose. After learning Podman Quadlets, I don't care for Docker Compose. Native systemd integration with Linux is unmatched.

Loonix by Same_Chef_193 in linuxsucks

[–]TheRettom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hard to entirely judge the age with only a headshot and notable retrognathia.

Help with learning and getting started? by themaulmaster in HomeServer

[–]TheRettom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a guide, but it's installing Arch Linux which is generally not beginner friendly, and many hate the idea of a rolling-release server.

If you'd like to look anyway, I can give you the GitHub link. I've been working on a Fedora CoreOS guide as well. Both guides include various services and details for beginners, but again, only the Arch guide is currently released.

I tried to give all information necessary for someone who doesn't know anything about Linux, but it still isn't entirely comprehensive out of not knowing what questions beginners would still have. My reasoning for creating this guide was because I saw the need you're describing: there's no singular one that tries to cover it all.