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Andrii Tovstonos
• Feb 4
Hidden in F12: Why Big Tech talks to you in the Console 🛠️
As a web engineer (17+ years exp), I love finding "Easter eggs" where nobody looks. The browser console isn't just for bugs—it's a secret marketing channel.
The "Security" Warning 🛡️ Facebook, PayPal, and Snapchat use huge red letters or "STOP" signs to prevent Self-XSS attacks. Ironically, it’s the best ad for hacking I’ve ever seen!
Secret Job Board 💼 Companies like Etsy, NYT, and Tumblr hide hiring ads right in the console. NYT's favorite: "All the code that's fit to window.print()!"
Pure Poetry 🏮 Baidu’s console messages read like modern AI poetry.
Read the full deep-dive with screenshots here: 🔗 tovstonos.com/...
Ever found a job or a meme in the console? Share your best finds! 👇
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Andrii Tovstonos
• Feb 4
Which site has the craziest console Easter egg you’ve ever found? 🕵️ I’m still waiting for someone to beat Tumblr’s Guy Fieri memes. Drop your favorites (or weirdest finds) below! 👇
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