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Subject:Re: help with a strong word From:Jo Baer <jbaer -at- MAILBOX1 -dot- TCFBANK -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:32:17 -0500
I've always used the warning "do this and I'll cut off two of your
fingers." &;-)
Kevin McGowan wrote:
>
> Hi Tech Writer folks,
>
> We have to document a dangerous software procedure, and want to come up
with
> a title that will sufficiently frighten the user. Basically, this is a
> software application, and only the system administrator can perform this
> function, and he/she must do it VERY CAREFULLY.
>
> Something like "F---ing with the server" comes to mind, but is a little
too
> strong and potentially offensive. Any suggestions?
>
> Yes, we must document this, and yes, there will be warnings all over it,
but
> we need a title that clearly says "don't do this" without actually saying
> "don't do this."
>
> All suggestions welcome!
>
> -Kevin
>
>
