so it seems that mysql support lives on, for the time being
Very much appreciated. Thanks. I’m one of those non-docker people with shared hosting (that came with some email account). I usually don’t update stuff on my shared hosting very often, preferably not unless it’s broken or I get news of some security related update. I barely find the time for the minimum maintenance that I know I should do.
So I’m delighted that ttrss still works the way it does. And when it doesn’t anymore I’ll probably have to use one of those 
commerical services. I guess that’s just how it is when you’re an old fart. 
Just wanted to say thanks, fox.