"the client did not like to pay for extensive backup storage"
The client had any form of backup? → 👍 That is above average!
They might now reconsider if paying more money for more solid backup strategy pays off.
Even worse than the stupid messages: Troubleshooting becomes impossible for those who normally would try. You can't search the web for the problem. You can't ask computer interested family members or friends for help.
Just look at that example...
@BigOnYa, Lol I bought a new USB card reader thing on AliExpress last month for I think like 87 cents. Free shipping from China... It arrived it works and honestly I don't understand how it was so cheap.
@salazarcosplay Yea with a vpn, my ip address is randomized and not at my address, so my ISP does not know its me pirating. I have never got a bitch letter from my ISP since using a vpn.