diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/computer.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/computer.dm
index 4ffc10f9c23..bb4821dc5fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/computer.dm
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 	playsound(src, "sparks", 75, 1)
 	obj_flags |= EMAGGED
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You vastly increase projector power and override the safety and security protocols.</span>")
-	to_chat(user, "Warning.  Automatic shutoff and derezing protocols have been corrupted.  Please call Nanotrasen maintenance and do not use the simulator.")
+	say("Warning. Automatic shutoff and derezzing protocols have been corrupted. Please call Nanotrasen maintenance and do not use the simulator.")
 	log_game("[key_name(user)] emagged the Holodeck Control Console")
 	nerf(!(obj_flags & EMAGGED))