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I got downvoted on /r/linuxm*sterrace for saying that a prank like this was super unprofessional and unfunny.

If I'm using a rescue disk, I'm already stressed as fuck and in no mood for any pranks saying my computer is locked.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 years ago

To be exact, I consider this exactly what I need in a stressful situation.

Fools in these cases may help to not start panicking.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 years ago

Bro I agree this is horrible.This is the worst prank

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Pesetas

Jajajajajajajajaja

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 years ago

I must say I really like the difference in votes there and here. It clearly says something.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 years ago

I have to agree with you here. Easter eggs are fun, but I prefer the VSCode style santa hat to this

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 years ago

I agree with you. They should have put a message like: "Happy April Fool's Day" or something like that to avoid worrying users :S

[–] [email protected] -2 points 3 years ago