Yeah. Most set-and-forget nodes like Umbrel don't even let you decide. I'm glad Start9 has Knots available.
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i do not think umbrel has auto updates enabled?
start9 definitely does not and also makes it easy to run knots instead
this change is not that significant, it is more how it is being handled that is disappointing, weird hill for core maintainers to die on
anyway I do not think there are many node runners out there that are not paying attention to this, especially those that run nodes of significant economic value
lets be honest, more people watch mstr podcasts than run nodes
They don’t auto update but there’s literally a button to update all and it’s nice and blue and convenient. Guarantee no one reads “more” details
fair enough, thats disappointing
I mean, it’s well designed software with good intentions. But, when things are convenient people will just click update. This is why I don’t think “do what you will but I won’t update” is necessary the best approach. Yes, we can choose not to update, but for every one of us there will be 50 clicking “update all”
Remember those people you are talking about already care enough to run a node. Give them a bit more credit.
This is where Umbrel and Start9 can add UX to updates of significance to users.
That said, node runners aren’t exactly mindless update sheep.
ALSO: A bunch of set and forget node runners are on older releases.
I read it and choose whether or not to update. Umbrel also has knots. Umbrel is fine.
this is true. we should spread the awareness though. moving to knots would be a simple but wise move