new dev option to skip updates

base/breakerbox.zsh

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+# This file is meant for developer use. Editing this file voids your warranty.
+# ESPECIALLY DON'T EDIT this file if you're using zeesh near nuclear reactor
+# control software for whatever unimaginable reason.
+
+_zeeshdev_ignore_updates=0

base/updates.zsh

@@ -22,5 +22,9 @@ function zeesh_update () {
     fi
 }
 
-ticker_message "zeesh: checking network"
-curl -s http://lavacano.net --connect-timeout 1 > /dev/null && zeesh_update
+if [[ $_zeeshdev_ignore_updates != 1 ]]; then
+    ticker_message "zeesh: checking network"
+    curl -s http://lavacano.net --connect-timeout 1 --max-time 3 > /dev/null && zeesh_update
+else
+    ticker_message "zeesh: skipping updates (fuse blown)"
+fi