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this post was submitted on 08 Nov 2026
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I think that makes a bit of a dilemma. Which is better slop software with quality issues or proprietary closed source which could be running any number of malicious processes?
I would say this goes to a digital right to repair. Slop indeed but open slop that works as advertised.
Now before this I was looking for openelec or other projects to solve this issue, but this "fixed" my issue not just with my TV but also removed a need to use Roku.
Very true. Good thinking.
The problem is I don't know the answer! It's a case by case issue that takes real effort to resolve each time.
Yep, samesies.
My hate for slop battles the usefulness of some of the products.
I'm flipping between this comment thread and another one about a tv that looks similar to mine saying it's out of storage with the discussion being about thee fact the storage has likely been filled with unsynced log files. I've been thinking about loading some custom slop firmware on my tv for a while now but I'd rather work on fun projects than have to ward off the onslaught of major corporations trying to abuse us.