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"Don't Give Them Ideas" Warnings

Comments cautioning against suggesting ideas that could be misused or adopted harmfully by companies, governments, bosses, or other entities.

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Sample Comments

Rustykh • Mar 16, 2023 • View on HN

Don't give it any ideas.....

xx_ns • Apr 2, 2021 • View on HN

Don't give me any ideas...

airstrike • Aug 29, 2022 • View on HN

Don't give 'em any ideas, please...

artogahr • Oct 7, 2022 • View on HN

Shh, don't give them ideas!

Rodeoclash • Mar 23, 2025 • View on HN

Shh, don't give them ideas!

agumonkey • Jul 21, 2019 • View on HN

Don't give people ideas :)

klysm • Jun 16, 2025 • View on HN

Please don't give anybody any ideas!

toyg • Sep 3, 2016 • View on HN

Don't give 'em ideas...

jessaustin • Aug 15, 2013 • View on HN

Don't give them any ideas...

CryptoBanker • Sep 10, 2025 • View on HN

Don't give them any ideas...