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Re:Browsers barely care what HTTP status code your web pages... by onion2k on Friday August 11, 2023 @10:00AM (#37088759)
Users are told what's wrong. They get a friendly "Page not found" or "Server error" page. They're not denied access to the cryptic error code that means nothing to them.
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Re:Browsers barely care what HTTP status code your web pages... by DangitBobby on Friday August 11, 2023 @11:25AM (#37089761)
Cryptic error codes that mean nothing to a layperson can result in online discussion in community support where users or devs can actually help each other. Or they might just glean enough information to work around the problem themselves. Zero information is not empowering.
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