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  • I wish I could have more hope that Android will ever decouple itself enough from Google to be useful/practical as free software. Unfortunately, it looks like it’ll end up going the other way, and freedom-respecting Android ROMs will likely be niche and only supported on a narrow range of hardware.

    I imagine the Linux phone has better long-term potential, as it’s not tied to a proprietary ecosystem.


  • Also worth noting, not all caulk is created equal. Get some that is specifically for shower/tub use.

    I just did a bathroom reno, and yeah, the drains are often screwed on. But to change it, you’d need access under the tub, which means either going through the wall behind the tub drain, or going up from underneath (depends on the type of tub). If you happen to have a closet or something on the other side of the wall, you can see if there’s already an access panel you can open to get a better idea of how hard it’ll be to fix.


  • It looks like the drain piece is an ABS piece that is glued directly to the drain pipe. Unfortunately, if you don’t have access under the tub, it’ll probably be difficult to replace. You’ll probably need to call a plumber and coordinate with your downstairs neighbors to get that fixed.

    In the mean time, yeah throw some caulk or something on the crack to keep water from seeping down. I don’t recommend JB Weld, as it will probably be more difficult to remove when you want to fix it properly.