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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ A Warning
 
 The suckless community,
 and some of the plan9 communities,
-are dominated by assholes.
+are dominated by jackasses.
 I hope that's strong enough wording to impress the severity.
 Don't go into IRC for help.
 Stay off the suckless email list.