Defect logged but have you called maintainence?

16 Sep 2025

The image shows a printed sign taped to the closed doors of an elevator. The sign reads: "DEFECT LOGGED MAINTAINENCE ... image
It's the 20th of October 2016 and I'm in Manchester for TestBash.

What a boon to spot this sign on a lift.

Always fun finding a double bug in the wild. πŸ˜ƒ
Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. πŸŽ“ MoT-STEC qualified.

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