diff --git a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
index afa02344f91..03c1aa30050 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/camera/camera.dm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/machinery/camera/examine(mob/user)
-	. += ..()
+	. = ..()
 	if(isEmpProof(TRUE)) //don't reveal it's upgraded if was done via MALF AI Upgrade Camera Network ability
 		. += "It has electromagnetic interference shielding installed."
 	else
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm b/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
index ce002e20c04..5ac80b0e1a9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/machine_vending.dm
@@ -254,8 +254,8 @@
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/card/mining_point_card/examine(mob/user)
-	..()
-	to_chat(user, span_alert("There's [points] point\s on the card."))
+	. = ..()
+	. += span_alert("There's [points] point\s on the card.")
 
 /obj/item/storage/backpack/duffelbag/mining_conscript
 	name = "mining conscription kit"