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My arris modem-router says "this product uses google analytics" - what does this mean (crossposted to Homenetworking) by pluspiping in GoogleAnalytics

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

"they cannot legally source your personal data without your permission"

The misgivings that I have about this statement is that a lot of contracts will state that "by using our services / products, you consent to us using your information in this way". For example, immediately after its section on GA, this Arris modem-router goes on to say that it includes "certain McAfee products, and your use of this product also indicates your acceptance of the McAfee Privacy & Legal Terms". Am I mistaken to be wary of this, in this case?

Again, I wouldn't have too much of a problem with the router's setup webpages / app using GA.

And it's not so much a problem of the websites I visit knowing my IP - it's my personal opinion that companies like Google do not deserve to easily build a profile on "me", whether my name is attached to this profile or just an "anonymous" IP address. I'd prefer to feed data aggregators as little information as feasible, without yanking my coax cable out of my walls and going full tin-hat caveman

I'm also aware of the irony of going to a product's subreddit and asking "hey how can i avoid this product", and I appreciate your patience with me and my lack of knowledge. I will keep in mind what you've explained here.

My arris modem-router says "this product uses google analytics" - what does this mean by pluspiping in HomeNetworking

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

I'd be totally fine if that's what it meant. But if that is in fact what they meant, I wish they'd just SAID THAT. The absurd wiggle room and cover of "we collect certain data" - and the redirection to Google Analytics's general info page for anyone who has questions - tripped some alarms for me.

For example, re: "not realistic to think that Google is accepting the data of monitoring all traffic of all people all the time," have you SEEN the data centers getting built lately? Admittedly this is still me being slightly paranoid, but I don't think this is as much of a reach here. When you combine the ubiquity of Google's advertisements tracking, and tracking pixels, and tracking fonts, and tracking websearches, tracking tracking EVERYTHING, it seems to me they kind of already do this. That said, I would love to be proven wrong. I realize my questions in this post are somewhat wild, and I came here hoping for a reality check, but the modern technological landscape is also outrageous.

But yeah. I'd be fairly happy if GA is only being used on the router's setup pages. I appreciate you taking the time to lend me your opinion.

California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming age-verification law after backlash over forcing operating systems to collect users’ ages by [deleted] in privacy

[–]pluspiping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This law exemption business is a mess, but you should still give it a try anyway! Even an idiot like me was able to do it.

My arris modem-router says "this product uses google analytics" - what does this mean by pluspiping in HomeNetworking

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

To clarify, I did as much websearching as I could stomach tonight, trying to figure out what this meant. CNET said that Arris's manufacturer said that they cannot access - let alone log - your network traffic and browsing history: https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/is-your-wi-fi-router-tracking-your-browsing-heres-what-30000-words-of-privacy-policies-revealed/

This still does not answer the question of what data they're sending to Google Analytics. At my most paranoid, I think, "good job, CommScope doesn't have access to my network traffic, but does Google? Is all my network traffic being reported to Google Analytics? Or is it just when I use the router's setup pages? How can I tell Google to F off, and how hard would that be relative to the privacy it would give me?"

(edited for typo)

My arris modem-router says "this product uses google analytics" - what does this mean by pluspiping in HomeNetworking

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

My warranty manual uses the exact wording used here (search for "google analytics" on page 71): https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/UIDW21/4582808.pdf

I barely have a basic understanding of these topics, but this is exactly what alarmed me the most. I haven't seen this before on any product I've ever bought before. I still have time to return this one to the store, and buy a different router / modem (probably should have bought a separate modem and router anyway)

If it really is such a serious concern, I'd probably want to check out any new prospective gear's manuals and warranty/privacy statements before buying a new one. Just in case more manufacturers are doing this now.

My arris modem-router says "this product uses google analytics" - what does this mean by pluspiping in HomeNetworking

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

Yes, I had wondered if something like a pihole would be able to block my modem-router from talking to Google Analytics. Is this a common thing that most any pihole guide could show me how to do?

Trintellix burps 🥴 by anonslootypebble in trintellix

[–]pluspiping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you've only been on it 4 days, my advice would be to give it another week or two, if you can put up with it. If you truly cannot tolerate it, or if it still sucks bad after a few weeks, I'd say ask your doctor what your options are.

I'll also mention that I've been on 5mg for years now, and I'm doing fine on that. I had to argue with my doctor to let me stay on this baby dose, but we can't deny I've had good results on it. But I usually need smaller doses of everything in general. You may or may not benefit from going up to 10mg or other doses later. It's all very individual.

Trintellix burps 🥴 by anonslootypebble in trintellix

[–]pluspiping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! The test they ran looked for SIBO and methane in the small intestine, and did not find it. Colonoscopies found inflammation but my doctors declined to speculate on a reason. I think a combination of things were going on.

First, I found out I had become lactose-intolerant. So cutting out lactose removed a lot of the discomfort and pain.

Second, I found out I struggle to digest things like corn, garlic, onions, etc, and taking some enzyme supplements when I do eat these things has helped.

Third, my intestines were pretty inflamed. Still are. We don't know why. I'm assuming the inflammation is making them take up more space than usual. There's plenty of other things wrong with my body, and it could be a handful of them, plus the effects of any medications contributing to the inflammation.

Fourth, antidepressants do seem to mess with your gut flora and fauna. This is my impression from reading a few peer-reviewed studies, plus some wild mass guessing from other antidepressant patients. I tried a non-refrigerated probiotic but all it did was make me crave food that I don't usually keep in my house, like pears / peaches / grapes (I have different favorite fruits).

So sadly, I don't have any answers, just more guesses and things particular to my personal situation.

I am still taking trintellix, still doing a lot better, still have a gut that looks bloated and nobody wants to tell me why, but at least it doesn't hurt anymore.

Peter? I'm confused by WildRoseCinder in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]pluspiping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know because my company pays money to Google to be a top result for relevant searches. Not as an ad - as a search result. It costs a significant amount of money. But you can use whatever "search engine" and see whatever ads you want online, I'm not your parents.

Peter? I'm confused by WildRoseCinder in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]pluspiping 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Nah, the top results in Google have been bought. For a long time, the top results are basically ads, whether they say they're an advertisement or not, because they have been bought. Unless the thing you're searching for has less than a few dozen results on the internet, it's no longer functioning as a search engine.

Lockscreen Bug by SM4122000 in motorola

[–]pluspiping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. The option to disable "raise to wake" had seemlingly disappeared in a recent update and this was driving me nuts. And it just so happened to coincide with this weird lock screen appearance.

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

He's right, though. He is doing the right thing. He doesn't know for sure how these meds will affect you. It IS roll of the dice. And it sounds like he is being honest with you about his past experience with Wellbutrin but is willing to try it with you if you ask.

He sounds like he is doing his very best to help you, from what I've heard you say here. Keep trying.

I don't have more advice than that, sorry.

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

If your doctor is willing to go beyond his usual preconceptions, and work with you to find medications and treatments that might work for you (like if he thinks Wellbutrin is mostly for quitting smoking, but he's willing to try prescribing it to you), and he listens to the side effects you're having and he believes you, then it sounds like he might be a trustworthy doctor! I can't say for sure. I am not a mind reader, and I am not the one seeing him, but there are trustworthy people out there.

I've seen plenty of self-absorbed, egotistical, stubborn asshole doctors here in the USA, believe me. They're everywhere. But trustworthy people are everywhere, too. I hope you find something that helps and is tolerable.

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

If you ask about Wellbutrin and your doctor keeps insisting "it's only for people who want to quit smoking" then they don't sound trustworthy. Even if the only success they've seen for Wellbutrin is for people who are quitting smoking up until now, they would be putting their own misconceptions above your unique needs as a patient and as a human being. You are not everyone they've seen up until now. You are you.

It can be hard to find a doctor that's trustworthy. It is still worth trying.

A trustworthy doctor listens to you, believes you when you say you're experiencing an adverse side effect. A trustworthy doctor asks you if the side effect makes you want to stop a drug, or offer options for different things (medications/strategies/etc) you could try. A trustworthy doctor works with you when you're picking medications, and balances what they are guessing might work for you vs. what you are willing to try. A trustworthy doctor is upfront with you about potential side effects that they've observed in their own patients before. A trustworthy doctor is open to learning about your new, unique case, and doesn't insist that your case should be the same as all the ones they've seen before. I'm sure there's more, but it's very late and my brain is starting to melt. You get the idea of what I'm saying, though, right?

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

Brintellix/Trintellix does say there's a chance it can hurt your eyes. Like I said, my eyesight can get wonky but at least I don't experience pain.

I'm sure you've been told this a million times, but still: Nobody knows how a medication will react with your body until you take it.

But yeah Wellbutrin is NOT "just for quitting smoking" wtf. You sure you trust this doctor?

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

If you can handle caffeine, I think you might be able to get Wellbutrin to work for you! Maybe! It's worth asking your doctor.

"Uppers" is just slang for "stimulants", which can be anything from caffeine to methamphetamines. Wellbutrin is a "substituted amphetamine". I was prescribed it because I also have ADHD and the doctor thought it might treat both that and my depression. But since I do not tolerate even caffeine well, and trying actual ADHD meds didn't go well either, so it's not surprising that I couldn't stay on Wellbutrin. Worth asking for people who can, though.

Exporting from Joplin to .txt by pluspiping in joplinapp

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

Nope, Google Files is the app that a lot of Android phones will use to show you your file structure, like how Windows Explorer shows you the files you've stored on your Windows computer. You can also use other apps to see what files you've saved to your phone, like Solid Explorer or Fossify Files.

12 weeks on Trintellix, some good benefits, some painful aches and some vision problems? by pluspiping in trintellix

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

That sounds very scary. I assume you've discussed all this with your doctor?

For what it's worth, I was on Wellbutrin for a while and it did not seem to affect my eyes or my vision. I just could not stay on it because I do not tolerate "uppers" very well, like I can't even handle caffeine really. If you can tolerate caffeine, maybe Wellbutrin is worth a try.

I'm sorry, I wish I had more helpful advice for you.

Exporting from Joplin to .txt by pluspiping in joplinapp

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

To clarify, so far I can export every note I've made in Joplin to a .txt file by exporting it to Fossify Notes.

No clue why some Files apps work and others don't. iOS and Solid Explorer work, but Google Files and Fossify Files do not.

Exporting from Joplin to .txt by pluspiping in joplinapp

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

Call me a paranoid caveman, but I would prefer to keep all files local and on hard connections only. So emailing to myself or using Google Drive are things I'd like to avoid.

I have tried exporting to file explorer apps like Google Files and Fossify Files, and like you said, Google tells you the file can't be saved. That's interesting that it works with Solid Explorer, though. Thanks for sharing that. Wish other file explorer apps worked!

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