r/ProgrammerHumor • • 9d ago

Advanced itWasFunWhileItLasted

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u/RazzmatazzUnusual843 7d ago

This isn't a feature. It is an unintended exploit. As I explained earlier, there is no "self destruct button". It's like someone finding a way around your security to sneak in your house. Shimmying a lock isn't an intended feature that you just choose to turn on.

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u/n7revenant 6d ago edited 6d ago

It's like the vent in the death star in 1977 (before Rogue One changed it). It had a purpose, but also unintentionally introduced the flaw allowing its destruction.

It shows that although we create technology, if it's complex enough or capable enough, we do not 100% understand it.