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[–] [email protected] 139 points 1 year ago (4 children)

the famous "This incident will be reported" error was briefly removed last year before being replaced with a less ominous version.

[–] [email protected] 58 points 1 year ago

While it was funny, it probably is for the best. Especially if a kid uses the system it might legitimately scare the shit out of them lol

I wouldn't be surprised if a kid thought the police was gonna break in now

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago

I noticed this, got so sad. It was one of the funniest ones for me. First time I got it I kinda laughed.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

IMHO, that doesn't sound any less ominous

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At least it answers the question whom it will be reported to. In all likelihood the administrator is me anyway, at least on my personal devices. People won't worry anymore that it will be reported to the police or, heaven forbid, to Santa Claus.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

I'll never forget this one lmao