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The worst part about the GOPHER protocol is that actual Gophers couldn't even use it, because they don't have opposable thumbs!

Yet another instance of the programmer establishment thinking they know what's best for everyone...



This is a common misconception. The GOPHER protocol (RFC 1436) does not actually require the use of opposable thumbs, it's just a common implementation detail to do so.




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