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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's a programing term that comes from the phrase "shooting yourself in the foot". Come to think about it, a loaded gun is a great example of safety mechinisms.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yep that makes sense. Thanks!