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by cspags 3038 days ago
While you may be right, I think this could just be a classic example of Hanlon's razor.
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For example, as reported in this thread (I didn't test), without javascript the page reads "0 days". Then that 0 is updated automatically.

Obviously it SHOULD read "loading..." and then that loading... text should be replaced.

Why do I point this out?

Because this oversight coincidentally serves the purposes of the page (its humor), it's a particularly strong impact when that reads 0 days.

It's not supposed to actually read that way, but, there you have it. A good example of the principle in practice.

You need to allow everything from twitter and related domains even frames for it to show anything but 0. I was wondering what I missed this time.
Incredibly incompetent. This is a well known issue with any dynamic pricing ecommerce site.
Only if this is the only check. You can implement ut for ergonomics
I don't understand why people make these Hanlon's razor comments. This doesn't put forth any argument or new information, it just mentions the name Hanlon. As if the fact a pithy saying exists gives it authority in itself. Maybe we should start reminding people to consider Nolnah's razor as well.