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@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ After you [built and installed the daemon](doc/build.md) and [set up your databa
 
 Then open http://127.0.0.1:18000/ukko.html in your browser.
 
-*PLEASE* report any bugs you find while setting up or building [(here)](https://github.com/majestrate/nntpchan/issues) so that the problems get fixed (^:
+*PLEASE* report any bugs you find while setting up or building [(here)](https://github.com/majestrate/nntpchan/issues) so that the problems get fixed :^)
 
 For peering requests, questions or support find me on [rizon](https://qchat.rizon.net/?channels=#nntpchan) as \__uguu\__