A yearbook leader, hunting printers, got a classmate’s tip: dad’s company offers a discount. Site check revealed “About Us” full of Latin placeholder text – unprofessional vibes.
Politely flagging it to Alex backfired: dad withdrew the deal, committee blamed the leader. Reddit weighs in on good intentions vs. family pride in high-stakes projects.
Student gets criticized by the whole committee for pointing out a mistake on the yearbook printing website.
“No good deed goes unpunished”, they say. Our Yearbook Hero spotted a glaring glitch on Alex’s dad’s printing website: the “About Us” section filled with lorem ipsum placeholder text, that fake Latin designers slap in to mock up layouts.
Thinking it screamed “unprofessional” loudly, they gently told Alex it might scare off clients and suggested fixing it. Smart move? In theory, yes, like catching a typo on a resume before it hits the boss’s desk.
But perspectives clash here like mismatched fonts. Alex saw it as a personal attack on his family’s empire, not a helpful nudge. Dad, upon hearing the critique (plus the OP scouting backups), felt insulted and pulled the plug on the yearbook deal.
From their side, it’s emotional: this isn’t just business, it’s legacy. The OP, meanwhile, was safeguarding the committee. Lorem ipsum on a pro site hints at sloppy attention to detail, and who wants yearbook photos swapped or deadlines missed?
It’s satirical how a tiny web oversight snowballed into a full withdrawal, highlighting how feedback can feel like sabotage when pride’s involved.
Zoom out, and this mirrors broader family business dynamics, where personal ties blur professional boundaries. A 2023 Small Business Administration report notes that 70% of family-run firms struggle with objectivity in decision-making, often leading to defensiveness over criticism.
Web design expert Jake Rocheleau, in a Smashing Magazine article, quips: “Lorem ipsum is a developer’s best friend during builds, but leaving it live is like serving dinner on a blueprint. Clients expect the real meal”.
This nails the OP’s concern: it’s not nitpicking, it’s a red flag for quality control. Applied here, Dad’s overreaction suggests deeper issues. Would they handle print proofs with grace or tantrums?
Neutral advice? Communicate with “I” statements next time: “I noticed this and worried it might affect perceptions, any chance to update?”
Always have backups, as the OP did. It does not vandalizes loyalty. It’s just safety first. For family firms, separate emotion from ops via third-party reviews.
Take a look at the comments from fellow users:
Some defend OP for spotting unprofessionalism in the placeholder text.
![[Reddit User] − NTA, and I’m surprised by all the comments acting like your an i__ot](https://dailyhighlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wp-editor-1761620583596-1.webp "Committee Blames Student As They Spot Website Blunder On Classmate's Dad's Printing Site, Boss Bitterly Pulls Yearbook Deal")
Others see the error as a red flag for poor attention to detail.
![[Reddit User] − NTA. Why is a grown adult being a baby about someone disrespecting their company's about me section.](https://dailyhighlight.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wp-editor-1761620515696-7.webp "Committee Blames Student As They Spot Website Blunder On Classmate's Dad's Printing Site, Boss Bitterly Pulls Yearbook Deal")
Some praise OP for being proactive and dodging an unprofessional vendor.
In the end, our Yearbook Hero dodged a bullet wrapped in Latin scrolls – better a lost deal than a botched book of memories.
Do you think flagging the lorem ipsum was a heroic save or an overstep that printed unnecessary drama?
How would you navigate giving feedback to a classmate’s family biz without sparking a feud? Share your hot takes!
