Like almost all FOSS and closed source software, they have analytics yes and it is covered in their privacy policy. Guessing you did not make it to that part of the review?

The difference and it's an important one, is that they do not sell your data. No 3rd party data sharing or sales which is actually better than a lot of even FOSS software.

Everything you use collects your usage metrics, google, your phone regardless of vendor, Microsoft, Apple etc... No different except that this dev team does not sell your data, which the others assuredly do.

Fair enough, all solid points.

BTW - I am not the dev of JellyWatch.

Thoughts on the JellyWatch privacy policy which seems very clearly stated & cut? Does not alleviate concerns? I mean we all use a LOT of closed source software everyday, who tells you they WILL sell your data vs stating clearly they will not. Like Microsoft & entire family of apps, Google & all it's services, etc etc...

Interesting... I dunno exactly what you mean by that but I am looking to 'revamp' or 'facelift' the site soon so I am open to honest constructive feedback.

Wandering onto a movie set in a 'good way' or you mean it all feels 'staged' which gives you mixed feelings?

The goal of my site (ignoring this single post for a moment) is to provide comprehensive technical info for self-hosting & digital sovereignty. I got so sick of having to sift through 3-5 sources of into to get a little help getting something working, or only finding very basic use cases and topical level info. So, I figured I'd go deep on the things I cover and provide technical info on.

Please take a poke around and let me know via DMs, here or via email to joe@corelab.tech your feedback!

Exact same functionality as Overseerr and Jellyseerr since it's the merged product of both!

I switched over last night, migration guide here, it's really easy!

Blocking them locally is one way, but if you're already using cloudflare there's a nice way to do it UPSTREAM so it's not eating any of your resources.

You can do geofencing/blocking and bot-blocking via Cloudflare:
https://corelab.tech/cloudflarept2/

It's literally based off the NAS comparison guide I posted... This is like a text book way to move forward for someone. My solution is like a giant all in one+a NAS, but a lllooottt of people have a decoupled solution.

One of the beautiful things about self-hosting; do what you want.

Welcome to the self-hosting trenches. Don't worry about the "burning yourself" part - in this hobby, we consider those "tactical lessons." Everyone has ah, "re-started" things at least a few times!

Actually, your plan isn't "not very smart"—it’s a classic move we call Decoupling Compute from Storage. It is the most future-proof way to build a Digital Fortress. By separating your "Brain" (HP Mini) from your "Vault" (Asustor), you ensure that if one fails, the other stays standing. This is a great move.

Here's how I see your planned setup:
**The Command Center: HP Z2 Mini - Xeon and Proxmox **

The Xeon 1245-v5 is a beast compared to that Celeron. Running Proxmox here is exactly the right call.
The Strategy: Use that M.2 drive for your Proxmox "Data" (the LXCs and VM boot drives). Services like Immich and Navidrome rely on fast databases; running them on an SSD on the Xeon node will make them feel lightning-fast.

The Gear: With 32GB of RAM, this is what I'd call an "Elite Node." You have plenty of head-room to grow.
**
The Vault: Asustor (Celeron N5105) **
TrueNAS SCALE is "Heavy Armor." Running it on a 2-bay Celeron is like putting tank treads on a scout bike - it’s overkill and eats up the limited RAM that Celeron has to offer.

The OS Choice: I’d strongly suggest OpenMediaVault 8 (OMV) for the Asustor. In my 2026 NAS OS Comparison Guide, I categorize OMV as the "Lightweight Tactical" choice. It’s built on Debian 13, is incredibly lean, and is the best way to turn low-power hardware into a rock-solid network drive. You’ve already tasted the freedom of a custom OS. Going back to ADM now will feel like a "vendor-lock-in" cage. OMV is the perfect middle ground... **
How they talk to each other **
Wipe the Asustor, install OMV, and set up a simple NFS or SMB share. In Proxmox, you "mount" that network share. Your apps on the HP Mini will "see" the Asustor drives as if they were plugged in locally.

Is it a good idea? Yes . If you ever want more drive bays in the future, you just swap out the Asustor "Vault" for something bigger (like a 6-bay DIY build or a UGREEN box), and your HP Mini "Command Center" never even has to go offline.

I recently broke down the "Battle Card" for why OMV is the king of low-power storage nodes in 2026. You might find the comparison table helpful for your specific hardware: NAS OS Comparison

A good point indeed!

Two current methodologies in practice these says, mostly.

1. Dump your 'smart' devices (Including the spyware TV) into their own "IOT" style VLAN and block it from touching your own network but allow it to reach internet, or NOT.
2. Network wide adware/spyware/analytics blocking via adguard/pihole/unbound etc...

I'll end up writing a guide for this at some point ;)

Glad you read & enjoyed it! I aim for comprehensive coverage of a topic so some of the posts can be a bit long, but in the end cover a lot of ground.

Thanks - Cross-posted over there!

HHhhmm... Do container/docker install option. This is why it's probably stagnated in adoption from the selfhosted community.

It needs a container based install, no one likes installing dependencies and crud onto their pristine environments any longer.