diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/dp_vent_pump.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/dp_vent_pump.dm
index c31f6f92b7..43cab4f6ec 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/dp_vent_pump.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/binary_devices/dp_vent_pump.dm
@@ -200,12 +200,9 @@
 	if(frequency)
 		set_frequency(frequency)
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/dp_vent_pump/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	..()
-	
-	if (get_dist(usr, src) <= 1)
-		usr << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/dp_vent_pump/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/power_change()
 	var/old_stat = stat
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/cold_sink.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/cold_sink.dm
index bd3c3b1796..b48e1c5cbe 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/cold_sink.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/cold_sink.dm
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@
 
 	..()
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/freezer/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/freezer/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (opened)
-		usr << "The maintenance hatch is open."
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "The maintenance hatch is open."
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/heat_source.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/heat_source.dm
index 15d416fff0..db193cc2dd 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/heat_source.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/heat_source.dm
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@
 
 	..()
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/heater/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/heater/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (opened)
-		usr << "The maintenance hatch is open."
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "The maintenance hatch is open."
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_pump.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_pump.dm
index 925994546e..ff43e91385 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_pump.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_pump.dm
@@ -375,15 +375,13 @@
 	else
 		..()
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	..()
-	if (get_dist(usr, src) <= 1)
-		usr << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
 	else
-		usr << "You are too far away to read the gauge."
+		user << "You are too far away to read the gauge."
 	if(welded)
-		usr << "It seems welded shut."
+		user << "It seems welded shut."
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/power_change()
 	var/old_stat = stat
diff --git a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_scrubber.dm b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_scrubber.dm
index 2bad9230e5..fdae89d97e 100644
--- a/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_scrubber.dm
+++ b/code/ATMOSPHERICS/components/unary/vent_scrubber.dm
@@ -260,13 +260,11 @@
 		new /obj/item/pipe(loc, make_from=src)
 		del(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	..()
-	if (get_dist(usr, src) <= 1)
-		usr << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A small gauge in the corner reads [round(last_flow_rate, 0.1)] L/s; [round(last_power_draw)] W"
 	else
-		usr << "You are too far away to read the gauge."
+		user << "You are too far away to read the gauge."
 
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/Del()
 	if(initial_loc)
diff --git a/code/WorkInProgress/Chinsky/guestpass.dm b/code/WorkInProgress/Chinsky/guestpass.dm
index 5f798fa61a..2fc9c700bc 100644
--- a/code/WorkInProgress/Chinsky/guestpass.dm
+++ b/code/WorkInProgress/Chinsky/guestpass.dm
@@ -16,12 +16,12 @@
 	else
 		return temp_access
 
-/obj/item/weapon/card/id/guest/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/card/id/guest/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (world.time < expiration_time)
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>This pass expires at [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>This pass expires at [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].</span>"
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>It expired at [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].</span>"
+		user << "<span class='warning'>It expired at [worldtime2text(expiration_time)].</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/card/id/guest/read()
 	if (world.time > expiration_time)
diff --git a/code/WorkInProgress/SkyMarshal/wardrobes.dm b/code/WorkInProgress/SkyMarshal/wardrobes.dm
index 420345214f..ffbf4d6983 100755
--- a/code/WorkInProgress/SkyMarshal/wardrobes.dm
+++ b/code/WorkInProgress/SkyMarshal/wardrobes.dm
@@ -63,16 +63,13 @@
 		user.visible_message("\blue [user] gathers up[could_fill ? " " : " most of "]the pile of items and puts it into [src].")
 		update_icon()
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if(src in usr)
-			usr << "It claims to contain [contents.len ? descriptor : descriptor + "... but it looks empty"]."
-			if(seal_torn && !contents.len)
-				usr << "The seal on the bag is broken."
-			else
-				usr << "The seal on the bag is[seal_torn ? ", however, not intact" : " intact"]."
-		return
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		user << "It claims to contain [contents.len ? descriptor : descriptor + "... but it looks empty"]."
+		if(seal_torn && !contents.len)
+			user << "The seal on the bag is broken."
+		else
+			user << "The seal on the bag is[seal_torn ? ", however, not intact" : " intact"]."
 
 	update_icon()
 		if(contents.len)
diff --git a/code/WorkInProgress/Wrongnumber/weldbackpack.dm b/code/WorkInProgress/Wrongnumber/weldbackpack.dm
index 18899745c9..f1c786d3e1 100644
--- a/code/WorkInProgress/Wrongnumber/weldbackpack.dm
+++ b/code/WorkInProgress/Wrongnumber/weldbackpack.dm
@@ -46,8 +46,7 @@
 		user << "\blue The pack is already full!"
 		return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/weldpack/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << text("\icon[] [] units of fuel left!", src, src.reagents.total_volume)
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/weldpack/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << text("\icon[] [] units of fuel left!", src, src.reagents.total_volume)
 	return
diff --git a/code/_onclick/click.dm b/code/_onclick/click.dm
index 053bd48b7c..586b262259 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/click.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/click.dm
@@ -303,7 +303,6 @@
 
 // Simple helper to face what you clicked on, in case it should be needed in more than one place
 /mob/proc/face_atom(var/atom/A)
-
 	// Snowflake for space vines.
 	var/is_buckled = 0
 	if(buckled)
@@ -312,8 +311,7 @@
 				is_buckled = 1
 		else
 			is_buckled = 0
-
-	if( stat || is_buckled || !A || !x || !y || !A.x || !A.y ) return
+	if( is_buckled || !A || !x || !y || !A.x || !A.y || (stat && !isobserver(src))) return
 	var/dx = A.x - x
 	var/dy = A.y - y
 	if(!dx && !dy) return
@@ -325,7 +323,7 @@
 	else
 		if(dx > 0)	direction = EAST
 		else		direction = WEST
-	usr.dir = direction
+	dir = direction
 	if(buckled && buckled.movable)
 		buckled.dir = direction
 		buckled.handle_rotation()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/_onclick/observer.dm b/code/_onclick/observer.dm
index aa135a6654..337a044235 100644
--- a/code/_onclick/observer.dm
+++ b/code/_onclick/observer.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 // Oh by the way this didn't work with old click code which is why clicking shit didn't spam you
 /atom/proc/attack_ghost(mob/dead/observer/user as mob)
 	if(user.client && user.client.inquisitive_ghost)
-		examine(user)
+		user.examinate(src)
 	return
 
 // ---------------------------------------
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
index e60795f5fd..ba12a7478a 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/ritual.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ var/engwords = list("travel", "blood", "join", "hell", "destroy", "technology",
 		runewords-=cultwords[word]
 
 /obj/effect/rune
-	desc = ""
+	desc = "A strange collection of symbols drawn in blood."
 	anchored = 1
 	icon = 'icons/obj/rune.dmi'
 	icon_state = "1"
@@ -68,26 +68,10 @@ var/engwords = list("travel", "blood", "join", "hell", "destroy", "technology",
 		for(var/mob/living/silicon/ai/AI in player_list)
 			AI.client.images += blood
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view(2)
-
-		if(!iscultist(usr))
-			usr << "A strange collection of symbols drawn in blood."
-			return
-			/* Explosions... really?
-			if(desc && !usr.stat)
-				usr << "It reads: <i>[desc]</i>."
-				sleep(30)
-				explosion(src.loc, 0, 2, 5, 5)
-				if(src)
-					del(src)
-			*/
-		if(!desc)
-			usr << "A spell circle drawn in blood. It reads: <i>[word1] [word2] [word3]</i>."
-		else
-			usr << "Explosive Runes inscription in blood. It reads: <i>[desc]</i>."
-
-		return
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..()
+		if(iscultist(user))
+			user << "This spell circle reads: <i>[word1] [word2] [word3]</i>."
 
 
 	attackby(I as obj, user as mob)
@@ -510,12 +494,11 @@ var/engwords = list("travel", "blood", "join", "hell", "destroy", "technology",
 			user << "You copy the translation notes from your tome."
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-		if(!iscultist(usr))
-			usr << "An old, dusty tome with frayed edges and a sinister looking cover."
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!iscultist(user))
+			user << "An old, dusty tome with frayed edges and a sinister looking cover."
 		else
-			usr << "The scriptures of Nar-Sie, The One Who Sees, The Geometer of Blood. Contains the details of every ritual his followers could think of. Most of these are useless, though."
+			user << "The scriptures of Nar-Sie, The One Who Sees, The Geometer of Blood. Contains the details of every ritual his followers could think of. Most of these are useless, though."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/book/tome/imbued //admin tome, spawns working runes without waiting
 	w_class = 2.0
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/talisman.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/talisman.dm
index a319e83421..961f38fc0d 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/talisman.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/talisman.dm
@@ -3,13 +3,6 @@
 	var/imbue = null
 	var/uses = 0
 
-
-	examine()
-		set src in view(2)
-		..()
-		return
-
-
 	attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
 		if(iscultist(user))
 			var/delete = 1
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/events/ninja_equipment.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/events/ninja_equipment.dm
index 48b99580fd..99b127ec1b 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/events/ninja_equipment.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/events/ninja_equipment.dm
@@ -911,9 +911,8 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________
 				U.drop_item()
 	return 0
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/space_ninja/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/space_ninja/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(s_initialized)
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/U = affecting
 		if(s_control)
@@ -1168,9 +1167,8 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________
 	U << "You <b>[candrain?"disable":"enable"]</b> special interaction."
 	candrain=!candrain
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/space_ninja/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/space_ninja/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(!canremove)
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/U = loc
 		U << "The energy drain mechanism is: <B>[candrain?"active":"inactive"]</B>."
@@ -1306,12 +1304,11 @@ ________________________________________________________________________________
 	var/mob/U = loc
 	U << "Switching mode to <B>[ninja_vision.mode]</B>."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/voice/space_ninja/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/voice/space_ninja/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	usr << "<B>[ninja_vision.mode]</B> is active."//Leaving usr here since it may be on the floor or on a person.
-	usr << "Voice mimicking algorithm is set <B>[!vchange?"inactive":"active"]</B>."
+	user << "<B>[ninja_vision.mode]</B> is active."
+	user << "Voice mimicking algorithm is set <B>[!vchange?"inactive":"active"]</B>."
 
 /*
 ===================================================================================
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/emergency_authentication_device.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/emergency_authentication_device.dm
index 5bdcf27576..bedd67e64c 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/emergency_authentication_device.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/emergency_authentication_device.dm
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
 		return
 	..()
 
-/obj/machinery/emergency_authentication_device/examine()
-	usr << {"
+/obj/machinery/emergency_authentication_device/examine(mob/user)
+	user << {"
 This is a specialized communications device that is able to instantly send a message to <b>NanoTrasen High Command</b> via quantum entanglement with a sister device at CentCom.
 The EAD's status is [get_status()]."}
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/key_pinpointer.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/key_pinpointer.dm
index c481fd5bbc..7e8d628d85 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/key_pinpointer.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/mutiny/key_pinpointer.dm
@@ -25,14 +25,14 @@
 			icon_state = "pinoff"
 			usr << "\blue You switch \the [src] off."
 
-/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/advpinpointer/auth_key/examine()
+/obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/advpinpointer/auth_key/examine(mob/user)
 	switch(mode)
 		if (1)
-			usr << "Is is calibrated for the Captain's Authentication Key."
+			user << "Is is calibrated for the Captain's Authentication Key."
 		if (2)
-			usr << "It is calibrated for the Emergency Secondary Authentication Key."
+			user << "It is calibrated for the Emergency Secondary Authentication Key."
 		else
-			usr << "It is switched off."
+			user << "It is switched off."
 
 /datum/supply_packs/key_pinpointer
 	name = "Authentication Key Pinpointer crate"
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
index 9b49e37fae..36137a74a9 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/pinpointer.dm
@@ -42,11 +42,11 @@
 				icon_state = "pinonfar"
 		spawn(5) .()
 
-	examine()
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
 		for(var/obj/machinery/nuclearbomb/bomb in world)
 			if(bomb.timing)
-				usr << "Extreme danger.  Arming signal detected.   Time remaining: [bomb.timeleft]"
+				user << "Extreme danger.  Arming signal detected.   Time remaining: [bomb.timeleft]"
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pinpointer/advpinpointer
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
index 6ca98474f7..41cb13ec08 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
@@ -1168,12 +1168,12 @@ table tr:first-child th:first-child { border: none;}
 	spawn(rand(0,15))
 		update_icon()
 
-/obj/machinery/alarm/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/alarm/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (buildstage < 2)
-		usr << "It is not wired."
+		user << "It is not wired."
 	if (buildstage < 1)
-		usr << "The circuit is missing."
+		user << "The circuit is missing."
 /*
 AIR ALARM CIRCUIT
 Just a object used in constructing air alarms
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
index 1c99ff7344..ad7d55c2aa 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/atmoalter/meter.dm
@@ -65,10 +65,10 @@
 		)
 		radio_connection.post_signal(src, signal)
 
-/obj/machinery/meter/examine()
+/obj/machinery/meter/examine(mob/user)
 	var/t = "A gas flow meter. "
 	
-	if(get_dist(usr, src) > 3 && !(istype(usr, /mob/living/silicon/ai) || istype(usr, /mob/dead)))
+	if(get_dist(user, src) > 3 && !(istype(user, /mob/living/silicon/ai) || istype(user, /mob/dead)))
 		t += "\blue <B>You are too far away to read it.</B>"
 	
 	else if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
@@ -83,12 +83,12 @@
 	else
 		t += "The connect error light is blinking."
 	
-	usr << t
+	user << t
 
 /obj/machinery/meter/Click()
 
 	if(istype(usr, /mob/living/silicon/ai)) // ghosts can call ..() for examine
-		examine()
+		usr.examinate(src)
 		return 1
 	
 	return ..()
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/bots/bots.dm b/code/game/machinery/bots/bots.dm
index 9289c438e9..d41405aed3 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/bots/bots.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/bots/bots.dm
@@ -43,14 +43,13 @@
 		emagged = 2
 		log_and_message_admins("emagged [src]'s inner circuits")
 
-/obj/machinery/bot/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/machinery/bot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (src.health < maxhealth)
 		if (src.health > maxhealth/3)
-			usr << "<span class='warning'>[src]'s parts look loose.</span>"
+			user << "<span class='warning'>[src]'s parts look loose.</span>"
 		else
-			usr << "<span class='danger'>[src]'s parts look very loose!</span>"
+			user << "<span class='danger'>[src]'s parts look very loose!</span>"
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/bot/attack_animal(var/mob/living/simple_animal/M as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/bots/mulebot.dm b/code/game/machinery/bots/mulebot.dm
index ce76680b0d..0ff1bec277 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/bots/mulebot.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/bots/mulebot.dm
@@ -93,7 +93,6 @@
 			suffix = "#[count]"
 		name = "Mulebot ([suffix])"
 
-	verbs -= /atom/movable/verb/pull
 
 
 // set up the wire colours in random order
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
index 4608944b5f..171646c4b1 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
@@ -28,12 +28,13 @@
 	else
 		overlays.Cut()
 	
-/obj/machinery/cell_charger/examine()
-	set src in oview(5)
-	..()
-	usr << "There's [charging ? "a" : "no"] cell in the charger."
+/obj/machinery/cell_charger/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 5))
+		return
+	
+	user << "There's [charging ? "a" : "no"] cell in the charger."
 	if(charging)
-		usr << "Current charge: [charging.charge]"
+		user << "Current charge: [charging.charge]"
 
 /obj/machinery/cell_charger/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user)
 	if(stat & BROKEN)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cloning.dm b/code/game/machinery/cloning.dm
index 8084ab09ff..dc1ee050aa 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cloning.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cloning.dm
@@ -96,10 +96,9 @@
 	src.read_only = !src.read_only
 	user << "You flip the write-protect tab to [src.read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"]."
 
-/obj/item/weapon/disk/data/examine()
-	set src in oview(5)
-	..()
-	usr << text("The write-protect tab is set to [src.read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"].")
+/obj/item/weapon/disk/data/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << text("The write-protect tab is set to [src.read_only ? "protected" : "unprotected"].")
 	return
 
 //Health Tracker Implant
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm b/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
index 106cd2bbad..4e5b64c631 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/constructable_frame.dm
@@ -288,9 +288,9 @@ obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/rdserver
 		user.visible_message("\blue \The [user] adjusts the jumper on the [src]'s port configuration pins.", "\blue You adjust the jumper on the port configuration pins. Now set to [dir2text(machine_dir)].")
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/unary_atmos/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "The jumper is connecting the [dir2text(machine_dir)] pins."
+/obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/unary_atmos/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "The jumper is connecting the [dir2text(machine_dir)] pins."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/unary_atmos/construct(var/obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/U)
 	//TODO: Move this stuff into the relevant constructor when pipe/construction.dm is cleaned up.
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm
index 88c97b9bf4..1335f4c2f8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/firedoor.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 /var/const/CLOSED = 2
 
 #define FIREDOOR_MAX_PRESSURE_DIFF 25 // kPa
-#define FIREDOOR_MAX_TEMP 50 // °C
+#define FIREDOOR_MAX_TEMP 50 // °C
 #define FIREDOOR_MIN_TEMP 0
 
 // Bitflags
@@ -72,17 +72,14 @@
 	. = ..()
 
 
-/obj/machinery/door/firedoor/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	. = ..()
-
-	if(get_dist(src, usr) > 1 && !isAI(usr))
+/obj/machinery/door/firedoor/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1) && !isAI(user))
 		return
 
 	if(pdiff >= FIREDOOR_MAX_PRESSURE_DIFF)
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>WARNING: Current pressure differential is [pdiff]kPa! Opening door may result in injury!</span>"
+		user << "<span class='warning'>WARNING: Current pressure differential is [pdiff]kPa! Opening door may result in injury!</span>"
 
-	usr << "<b>Sensor readings:</b>"
+	user << "<b>Sensor readings:</b>"
 	for(var/index = 1; index <= tile_info.len; index++)
 		var/o = "&nbsp;&nbsp;"
 		switch(index)
@@ -96,7 +93,7 @@
 				o += "WEST: "
 		if(tile_info[index] == null)
 			o += "<span class='warning'>DATA UNAVAILABLE</span>"
-			usr << o
+			user << o
 			continue
 		var/celsius = convert_k2c(tile_info[index][1])
 		var/pressure = tile_info[index][2]
@@ -107,14 +104,14 @@
 		o += "[celsius]&deg;C</span> "
 		o += "<span style='color:blue'>"
 		o += "[pressure]kPa</span></li>"
-		usr << o
+		user << o
 
 	if(islist(users_to_open) && users_to_open.len)
 		var/users_to_open_string = users_to_open[1]
 		if(users_to_open.len >= 2)
 			for(var/i = 2 to users_to_open.len)
 				users_to_open_string += ", [users_to_open[i]]"
-		usr << "These people have opened \the [src] during an alert: [users_to_open_string]."
+		user << "These people have opened \the [src] during an alert: [users_to_open_string]."
 
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor/Bumped(atom/AM)
 	if(p_open || operating)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/iv_drip.dm b/code/game/machinery/iv_drip.dm
index e677e6e8be..63ad92f017 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/iv_drip.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/iv_drip.dm
@@ -146,12 +146,11 @@
 	mode = !mode
 	usr << "The IV drip is now [mode ? "injecting" : "taking blood"]."
 
-/obj/machinery/iv_drip/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/machinery/iv_drip/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if (!(user in view(2)) && user!=src.loc) return
 
-	usr << "The IV drip is [mode ? "injecting" : "taking blood"]."
+	user << "The IV drip is [mode ? "injecting" : "taking blood"]."
 
 	if(beaker)
 		if(beaker.reagents && beaker.reagents.reagent_list.len)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/lightswitch.dm b/code/game/machinery/lightswitch.dm
index f75ebc4171..f7c1bcfa8f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/lightswitch.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/lightswitch.dm
@@ -37,10 +37,9 @@
 		else
 			icon_state = "light0"
 
-/obj/machinery/light_switch/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	if(usr && !usr.stat)
-		usr << "A light switch. It is [on? "on" : "off"]."
+/obj/machinery/light_switch/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A light switch. It is [on? "on" : "off"]."
 
 
 /obj/machinery/light_switch/attack_paw(mob/user)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
index d4b5f90d68..3049a6f694 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
@@ -70,8 +70,9 @@
 	allow_drop()
 		return 0
 
-	examine()
-		usr << "The charge meter reads: [round(chargepercentage())]%"
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		user << "The charge meter reads: [round(chargepercentage())]%"
 
 	proc/chargepercentage()
 		return ((current_internal_charge / max_internal_charge) * 100)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/spaceheater.dm b/code/game/machinery/spaceheater.dm
index f6a1455e78..bc65e08eb4 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/spaceheater.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/spaceheater.dm
@@ -25,18 +25,14 @@
 	if(open)
 		overlays  += "sheater-open"
 
-/obj/machinery/space_heater/examine()
-	set src in oview(12)
-	if (!( usr ))
-		return
-	usr << "This is \icon[src] \an [src.name]."
-	usr << src.desc
+/obj/machinery/space_heater/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	usr << "The heater is [on ? "on" : "off"] and the hatch is [open ? "open" : "closed"]."
+	user << "The heater is [on ? "on" : "off"] and the hatch is [open ? "open" : "closed"]."
 	if(open)
-		usr << "The power cell is [cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
+		user << "The power cell is [cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
 	else
-		usr << "The charge meter reads [cell ? round(cell.percent(),1) : 0]%"
+		user << "The charge meter reads [cell ? round(cell.percent(),1) : 0]%"
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/space_heater/emp_act(severity)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
index a652cd50f0..8d7ed7fccc 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/status_display.dm
@@ -124,11 +124,10 @@
 			return 1
 	return 0
 
-/obj/machinery/status_display/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	. = ..()
+/obj/machinery/status_display/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..(user)
 	if(mode != STATUS_DISPLAY_BLANK && mode != STATUS_DISPLAY_ALERT)
-		usr << "The display says:<br>\t[sanitize(message1)]<br>\t[sanitize(message2)]"
+		user << "The display says:<br>\t[sanitize(message1)]<br>\t[sanitize(message2)]"
 
 /obj/machinery/status_display/proc/set_message(m1, m2)
 	if(m1)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 51352e3afb..2a33539bc8 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -83,7 +83,6 @@
 	add_cell()
 	add_iterators()
 	removeVerb(/obj/mecha/verb/disconnect_from_port)
-	removeVerb(/atom/movable/verb/pull)
 	log_message("[src.name] created.")
 	loc.Entered(src)
 	mechas_list += src //global mech list
@@ -165,25 +164,24 @@
 	else
 		return 0
 
-/obj/mecha/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/mecha/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	var/integrity = health/initial(health)*100
 	switch(integrity)
 		if(85 to 100)
-			usr << "It's fully intact."
+			user << "It's fully intact."
 		if(65 to 85)
-			usr << "It's slightly damaged."
+			user << "It's slightly damaged."
 		if(45 to 65)
-			usr << "It's badly damaged."
+			user << "It's badly damaged."
 		if(25 to 45)
-			usr << "It's heavily damaged."
+			user << "It's heavily damaged."
 		else
-			usr << "It's falling apart."
+			user << "It's falling apart."
 	if(equipment && equipment.len)
-		usr << "It's equipped with:"
+		user << "It's equipped with:"
 		for(var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/ME in equipment)
-			usr << "\icon[ME] [ME]"
+			user << "\icon[ME] [ME]"
 	return
 
 
@@ -1406,11 +1404,11 @@
 
 /obj/mecha/proc/output_maintenance_dialog(obj/item/weapon/card/id/id_card,mob/user)
 	if(!id_card || !user) return
-	
+
 	var/maint_options = "<a href='?src=\ref[src];set_internal_tank_valve=1;user=\ref[user]'>Set Cabin Air Pressure</a>"
 	if (locate(/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger) in contents)
-		maint_options += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];remove_passenger=1;user=\ref[user]'>Remove Passenger</a>" 
-	
+		maint_options += "<a href='?src=\ref[src];remove_passenger=1;user=\ref[user]'>Remove Passenger</a>"
+
 	var/output = {"<html>
 						<head>
 						<style>
@@ -1568,23 +1566,23 @@
 		for (var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/P in contents)
 			if (P.occupant)
 				passengers["[P.occupant]"] = P
-		
+
 		if (!passengers)
 			user << "\red There are no passengers to remove."
 			return
-			
+
 		var/pname = input(user, "Choose a passenger to forcibly remove.", "Forcibly Remove Passenger") as null|anything in passengers
-		
+
 		if (!pname)
 			return
-			
+
 		var/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/passenger/P = passengers[pname]
 		var/mob/occupant = P.occupant
-		
+
 		user.visible_message("\red [user] begins opening the hatch on \the [P]...", "\red You begin opening the hatch on \the [P]...")
 		if (!do_after(user, 40, needhand=0))
 			return
-		
+
 		user.visible_message("\red [user] opens the hatch on \the [P] and removes [occupant]!", "\red You open the hatch on \the [P] and remove [occupant]!")
 		P.go_out()
 		P.log_message("[occupant] was removed.")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
index d348a351a1..9605cfa7a5 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/Cleanable/humans.dm
@@ -133,9 +133,9 @@ var/global/list/image/splatter_cache=list()
 	else
 		icon_state = "writing1"
 
-/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/writing/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It reads: <font color='[basecolor]'>\"[message]\"<font>"
+/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/writing/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It reads: <font color='[basecolor]'>\"[message]\"<font>"
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/gibs
 	name = "gibs"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
index 226fcdcf45..20047ced12 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/crayon.dm
@@ -5,12 +5,6 @@
 	layer = 2.1
 	anchored = 1
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view(2)
-		..()
-		return
-
-
 	New(location,main = "#FFFFFF",shade = "#000000",var/type = "rune")
 		..()
 		loc = location
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/misc.dm
index 225ffa01bc..7734989150 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/decals/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/decals/misc.dm
@@ -5,11 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "arrow"
 	layer = 16.0
 	anchored = 1
-
-/obj/effect/decal/point/point()
-	set src in oview()
-	set hidden = 1
-	return
+	mouse_opacity = 0
 
 // Used for spray that you spray at walls, tables, hydrovats etc
 /obj/effect/decal/spraystill
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index 5ef7686e42..33b6159a8c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -102,9 +102,7 @@
 
 	src.loc = T
 
-/obj/item/examine()
-	set src in view()
-
+/obj/item/examine(mob/user)
 	var/size
 	switch(src.w_class)
 		if(1.0)
@@ -119,9 +117,9 @@
 			size = "huge"
 		else
 	//if ((CLUMSY in usr.mutations) && prob(50)) t = "funny-looking"
-	usr << "This is a [src.blood_DNA ? "bloody " : ""]\icon[src][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
+	user << "This is a [src.blood_DNA ? "bloody " : ""]\icon[src][src.name]. It is a [size] item."
 	if(src.desc)
-		usr << src.desc
+		user << src.desc
 	return
 
 /obj/item/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
index 20c5425bc8..eb526d8930 100755
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/PDA/PDA.dm
@@ -62,10 +62,9 @@ var/global/list/obj/item/device/pda/PDAs = list()
 
 	var/obj/item/device/paicard/pai = null	// A slot for a personal AI device
 
-/obj/item/device/pda/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr, src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The time [worldtime2text()] is displayed in the corner of the screen."
+/obj/item/device/pda/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "The time [worldtime2text()] is displayed in the corner of the screen."
 
 /obj/item/device/pda/medical
 	default_cartridge = /obj/item/weapon/cartridge/medical
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
index ebb1111429..d0bb6b93c0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
@@ -204,6 +204,6 @@
 				if("P (OP)")
 					mode = "white_halfp"
 
-/obj/item/device/floor_painter/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It is in [mode_nice] mode."
\ No newline at end of file
+/obj/item/device/floor_painter/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It is in [mode_nice] mode."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/lightreplacer.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/lightreplacer.dm
index 628ed696e4..ff9ffbcda3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/lightreplacer.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/lightreplacer.dm
@@ -62,10 +62,9 @@
 	failmsg = "The [name]'s refill light blinks red."
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/device/lightreplacer/examine()
-	set src in view(2)
-	..()
-	usr << "It has [uses] lights remaining."
+/obj/item/device/lightreplacer/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "It has [uses] lights remaining."
 
 /obj/item/device/lightreplacer/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W,  /obj/item/weapon/card/emag) && emagged == 0)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/modkit.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/modkit.dm
index 819583ef23..7f516f0cce 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/modkit.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/modkit.dm
@@ -62,9 +62,9 @@
 		user.drop_from_inventory(src)
 		del(src)
 
-/obj/item/device/modkit/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It looks as though it modifies hardsuits to fit [target_species] users."
+/obj/item/device/modkit/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It looks as though it modifies hardsuits to fit [target_species] users."
 
 /obj/item/device/modkit/tajaran
 	name = "tajaran hardsuit modification kit"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
index 130770aa9d..81058067e1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/pipe_painter.dm
@@ -31,6 +31,6 @@
 /obj/item/device/pipe_painter/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	mode = input("Which colour do you want to use?", "Pipe painter", mode) in modes
 
-/obj/item/device/pipe_painter/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It is in [mode] mode."
\ No newline at end of file
+/obj/item/device/pipe_painter/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It is in [mode] mode."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
index 98ac645196..0985f87a32 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
@@ -489,15 +489,13 @@
 		return get_mobs_in_view(canhear_range, src)
 
 
-/obj/item/device/radio/examine()
-	set src in view()
-
-	..()
-	if ((in_range(src, usr) || loc == usr))
+/obj/item/device/radio/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if ((in_range(src, user) || loc == user))
 		if (b_stat)
-			usr.show_message("\blue \the [src] can be attached and modified!")
+			user.show_message("\blue \the [src] can be attached and modified!")
 		else
-			usr.show_message("\blue \the [src] can not be modified or attached!")
+			user.show_message("\blue \the [src] can not be modified or attached!")
 	return
 
 /obj/item/device/radio/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/suit_cooling.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/suit_cooling.dm
index 6355fd26fd..21ed5cf2aa 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/suit_cooling.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/suit_cooling.dm
@@ -161,26 +161,25 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "suitcooler0"
 
-/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	
-	..()
+/obj/item/device/suit_cooling_unit/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
 	
 	if (on)
 		if (attached_to_suit(src.loc))
-			usr << "It's switched on and running."
+			user << "It's switched on and running."
 		else
-			usr << "It's switched on, but not attached to anything."
+			user << "It's switched on, but not attached to anything."
 	else
-		usr << "It is switched off."
+		user << "It is switched off."
 	
 	if (cover_open)
 		if(cell)
-			usr << "The panel is open, exposing the [cell]."
+			user << "The panel is open, exposing the [cell]."
 		else
-			usr << "The panel is open."
+			user << "The panel is open."
 	
 	if (cell)
-		usr << "The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."
+		user << "The charge meter reads [round(cell.percent())]%."
 	else
-		usr << "It doesn't have a power cell installed."
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "It doesn't have a power cell installed."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
index 9c23657aca..aa93aec8ba 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack.dm
@@ -28,11 +28,9 @@
 		usr << browse(null, "window=stack")
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/stack/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	..()
-	usr << "There are [src.amount] [src.singular_name]\s in the stack."
-	return
+/obj/item/stack/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "There are [src.amount] [src.singular_name]\s in the stack."
 
 /obj/item/stack/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	list_recipes(user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
index 4fa42ad71c..7ca0d4b223 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys.dm
@@ -136,11 +136,9 @@
 	attack_verb = list("struck", "pistol whipped", "hit", "bashed")
 	var/bullets = 7.0
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-
-		src.desc = text("There are [] caps\s left. Looks almost like the real thing! Ages 8 and up.", src.bullets)
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 0))
+			src.desc = text("There are [] caps\s left. Looks almost like the real thing! Ages 8 and up.", src.bullets)
 		return
 
 	attackby(obj/item/toy/ammo/gun/A as obj, mob/user as mob)
@@ -212,11 +210,9 @@
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "struck", "hit")
 	var/bullets = 5
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view(2)
-		..()
-		if (bullets)
-			usr << "\blue It is loaded with [bullets] foam darts!"
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 2) && bullets)
+			user << "\blue It is loaded with [bullets] foam darts!"
 
 	attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 		if(istype(I, /obj/item/toy/ammo/crossbow))
@@ -484,11 +480,9 @@
 
 		return
 
-/obj/item/toy/waterflower/examine()
-        set src in usr
-        usr << text("\icon[] [] units of water left!", src, src.reagents.total_volume)
-        ..()
-        return
+/obj/item/toy/waterflower/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		user << text("\icon[] [] units of water left!", src, src.reagents.total_volume)
 
 
 /*
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RSF.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RSF.dm
index d6a707237c..45e66d80be 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RSF.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/RSF.dm
@@ -17,10 +17,9 @@ RSF
 	flags = TABLEPASS
 	w_class = 3.0
 
-/obj/item/weapon/rsf/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	..()
-	usr << "It currently holds [stored_matter]/30 fabrication-units."
+/obj/item/weapon/rsf/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		user << "It currently holds [stored_matter]/30 fabrication-units."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/rsf/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/extinguisher.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/extinguisher.dm
index 652e51e95c..00cc194066 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/extinguisher.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/extinguisher.dm
@@ -37,11 +37,9 @@
 	R.my_atom = src
 	R.add_reagent("water", max_water)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/extinguisher/examine()
-	set src in usr
-
-	usr << text("\icon[] [] contains [] units of water left!", src, src.name, src.reagents.total_volume)
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/extinguisher/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		user << text("\icon[] [] contains [] units of water left!", src, src.name, src.reagents.total_volume)
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/extinguisher/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
index 9e87615447..9b5007166d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/gift_wrappaper.dm
@@ -161,12 +161,9 @@
 	return
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/wrapping_paper/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	..()
-	usr << text("There is about [] square units of paper left!", src.amount)
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/wrapping_paper/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << text("There is about [] square units of paper left!", src.amount)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/wrapping_paper/attack(mob/target as mob, mob/user as mob)
 	if (!istype(target, /mob/living/carbon/human)) return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/chem_grenade.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/chem_grenade.dm
index ffc49ac899..d827567646 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/chem_grenade.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/chem_grenade.dm
@@ -104,11 +104,10 @@
 				else
 					user << "\red \the [W] is empty."
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-		usr << desc
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
 		if(detonator)
-			usr << "With attached [detonator.name]"
+			user << "With attached [detonator.name]"
 
 	activate(mob/user as mob)
 		if(active) return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/grenade.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/grenade.dm
index 93f93c5e4b..c7df55f3e0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/grenade.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/grenade.dm
@@ -42,13 +42,12 @@
 	return*/
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/grenade/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << desc
-	if(det_time > 1)
-		usr << "The timer is set to [det_time/10] seconds."
-		return
-	usr << "\The [src] is set for instant detonation."
+/obj/item/weapon/grenade/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		if(det_time > 1)
+			user << "The timer is set to [det_time/10] seconds."
+			return
+		user << "\The [src] is set for instant detonation."
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/grenade/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
index 2b40f021ca..82d3f78b0e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
@@ -24,16 +24,16 @@
 	src.icon_state = "[src.icon_type]box[total_contents]"
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/storage/fancy/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/storage/fancy/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
+	
 	if(contents.len <= 0)
-		usr << "There are no [src.icon_type]s left in the box."
+		user << "There are no [src.icon_type]s left in the box."
 	else if(contents.len == 1)
-		usr << "There is one [src.icon_type] left in the box."
+		user << "There is one [src.icon_type] left in the box."
 	else
-		usr << "There are [src.contents.len] [src.icon_type]s in the box."
+		user << "There are [src.contents.len] [src.icon_type]s in the box."
 
 	return
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/secure.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/secure.dm
index 635093436f..079b0c9fb2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/secure.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/secure.dm
@@ -27,10 +27,9 @@
 	max_w_class = 2
 	max_combined_w_class = 14
 
-	examine()
-		set src in oview(1)
-		..()
-		usr << text("The service panel is [src.open ? "open" : "closed"].")
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 1))
+			user << text("The service panel is [src.open ? "open" : "closed"].")
 
 	attack_paw(mob/user as mob)
 		return attack_hand(user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
index 75db08c20b..62890d849c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/stunbaton.dm
@@ -50,13 +50,14 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(name)]"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
+	
 	if(bcell)
-		usr <<"<span class='notice'>The baton is [round(bcell.percent())]% charged.</span>"
+		user <<"<span class='notice'>The baton is [round(bcell.percent())]% charged.</span>"
 	if(!bcell)
-		usr <<"<span class='warning'>The baton does not have a power source installed.</span>"
+		user <<"<span class='warning'>The baton does not have a power source installed.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/baton/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W, mob/user)
 	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/cell))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
index 6c0e13b7c3..5985e2e8e9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
@@ -18,12 +18,13 @@
 	src.ion_trail = new /datum/effect/effect/system/ion_trail_follow()
 	src.ion_trail.set_up(src)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 0))
+		return
+	
 	if(air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 10)
-		usr << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
-		playsound(usr, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
+		user << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
+		playsound(user, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/verb/toggle_rockets()
 	set name = "Toggle Jetpack Stabilization"
@@ -104,10 +105,11 @@
 	air_contents.adjust_gas("carbon_dioxide", (6*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)*volume/(R_IDEAL_GAS_EQUATION*T20C))
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/carbondioxide/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/jetpack/carbondioxide/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(0))
+		return
+	
 	if(air_contents.gas["carbon_dioxide"] < 10)
-		usr << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
-		playsound(usr, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
+		user << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of carbon dioxide!</B>")
+		playsound(user, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
 	return
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
index 336ba4aa18..23a5690e3f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tank_types.dm
@@ -23,11 +23,9 @@
 		return
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-		..()
-		if(air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 10)
-			usr << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 0) && air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 10)
+			user << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of oxygen!</B>")
 			//playsound(usr, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
 
 
@@ -67,12 +65,10 @@
 	icon_state = "oxygen"
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-		..()
-		if(air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 1 && loc==usr)
-			usr << "\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>"
-			usr << sound('sound/effects/alert.ogg')
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 0) && air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 1 && loc==user)
+			user << "\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>"
+			user << sound('sound/effects/alert.ogg')
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tank/air/New()
 	..()
@@ -133,12 +129,10 @@
 		return
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in usr
-		..()
-		if(air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 0.2 && loc==usr)
-			usr << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
-			usr << sound('sound/effects/alert.ogg')
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 0) && air_contents.gas["oxygen"] < 0.2 && loc==user)
+			user << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
+			user << sound('sound/effects/alert.ogg')
 
 /obj/item/weapon/tank/emergency_oxygen/engi
 	name = "extended-capacity emergency oxygen tank"
@@ -166,9 +160,7 @@
 	src.air_contents.adjust_gas("nitrogen", (3*ONE_ATMOSPHERE)*70/(R_IDEAL_GAS_EQUATION*T20C))
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
-	if(air_contents.gas["nitrogen"] < 10)
-		usr << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of air!</B>")
-		//playsound(usr, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
\ No newline at end of file
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/nitrogen/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0) && air_contents.gas["nitrogen"] < 10)
+		user << text("\red <B>The meter on the [src.name] indicates you are almost out of nitrogen!</B>")
+		//playsound(user, 'sound/effects/alert.ogg', 50, 1)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
index d01e681c42..14de49b770 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/tanks.dm
@@ -39,12 +39,12 @@
 
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tank/examine()
+/obj/item/weapon/tank/examine(mob/user)
 	var/obj/icon = src
 	if (istype(src.loc, /obj/item/assembly))
 		icon = src.loc
-	if (!in_range(src, usr))
-		if (icon == src) usr << "\blue It's \a \icon[icon][src]! If you want any more information you'll need to get closer."
+	if (!in_range(src, user))
+		if (icon == src) user << "\blue It's \a \icon[icon][src]! If you want any more information you'll need to get closer."
 		return
 
 	var/celsius_temperature = src.air_contents.temperature-T0C
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@
 	else
 		descriptive = "furiously hot"
 
-	usr << "\blue \The \icon[icon][src] feels [descriptive]"
+	user << "\blue \The \icon[icon][src] feels [descriptive]"
 
 	return
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
index fdb6a93b2e..c39a74b7c3 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
@@ -161,10 +161,9 @@
 	return
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << text("\icon[] [] contains []/[] units of fuel!", src, src.name, get_fuel(),src.max_fuel )
-	return
+/obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0))
+		user << text("\icon[] [] contains []/[] units of fuel!", src, src.name, get_fuel(),src.max_fuel )
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
index 8e47b6479c..3e6348d5ec 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/bedsheet_bin.dm
@@ -106,15 +106,16 @@ LINEN BINS
 	var/obj/item/hidden = null
 
 
-/obj/structure/bedsheetbin/examine()
-	usr << desc
+/obj/structure/bedsheetbin/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	
 	if(amount < 1)
-		usr << "There are no bed sheets in the bin."
+		user << "There are no bed sheets in the bin."
 		return
 	if(amount == 1)
-		usr << "There is one bed sheet in the bin."
+		user << "There is one bed sheet in the bin."
 		return
-	usr << "There are [amount] bed sheets in the bin."
+	user << "There are [amount] bed sheets in the bin."
 
 
 /obj/structure/bedsheetbin/update_icon()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm
index 8b7856e434..b12a1a74d0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/janicart.dm
@@ -19,10 +19,9 @@
 	create_reagents(100)
 
 
-/obj/structure/janitorialcart/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << "[src] \icon[src] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of liquid!"
-	..()
+/obj/structure/janitorialcart/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "[src] \icon[src] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of liquid!"
 	//everything else is visible, so doesn't need to be mentioned
 
 
@@ -175,11 +174,13 @@
 	create_reagents(100)
 
 
-/obj/structure/stool/bed/chair/janicart/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << "\icon[src] This [callme] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of water!"
+/obj/structure/stool/bed/chair/janicart/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
+	
+	user << "\icon[src] This [callme] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of water!"
 	if(mybag)
-		usr << "\A [mybag] is hanging on the [callme]."
+		user << "\A [mybag] is hanging on the [callme]."
 
 
 /obj/structure/stool/bed/chair/janicart/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
index b43607fcb0..d64e2d6ade 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/mop_bucket.dm
@@ -13,10 +13,9 @@
 	create_reagents(100)
 
 
-/obj/structure/mopbucket/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	usr << "[src] \icon[src] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of water!"
-	..()
+/obj/structure/mopbucket/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "[src] \icon[src] contains [reagents.total_volume] unit\s of water!"
 
 /obj/structure/mopbucket/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/mop))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
index f7eafdda9d..5db6d2f206 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/stool_bed_chair_nest/chairs.dm
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/structure/stool/bed/chair/New()
-	if(anchored)
-		src.verbs -= /atom/movable/verb/pull
 	..()
 	spawn(3)	//sorry. i don't think there's a better way to do this.
 		handle_rotation()
@@ -153,7 +151,7 @@
 	if(propelled)
 		var/mob/living/occupant = buckled_mob
 		unbuckle()
-		
+
 		var/def_zone = ran_zone()
 		var/blocked = occupant.run_armor_check(def_zone, "melee")
 		occupant.throw_at(A, 3, propelled)
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/simulated/walls.dm b/code/game/turfs/simulated/walls.dm
index b654aeadaf..91f96113cb 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/simulated/walls.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/simulated/walls.dm
@@ -32,22 +32,22 @@
 
 //Appearance
 
-/turf/simulated/wall/examine()
-	. = ..()
+/turf/simulated/wall/examine(mob/user)
+	. = ..(user)
 
 	if(!damage)
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It looks fully intact.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It looks fully intact.</span>"
 	else
 		var/dam = damage / damage_cap
 		if(dam <= 0.3)
-			usr << "<span class='warning'>It looks slightly damaged.</span>"
+			user << "<span class='warning'>It looks slightly damaged.</span>"
 		else if(dam <= 0.6)
-			usr << "<span class='warning'>It looks moderately damaged.</span>"
+			user << "<span class='warning'>It looks moderately damaged.</span>"
 		else
-			usr << "<span class='danger'>It looks heavily damaged.</span>"
+			user << "<span class='danger'>It looks heavily damaged.</span>"
 
 	if(rotting)
-		usr << "<span class='warning'>There is fungus growing on [src].</span>"
+		user << "<span class='warning'>There is fungus growing on [src].</span>"
 
 /turf/simulated/wall/proc/update_icon()
 	if(!damage_overlays[1]) //list hasn't been populated
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/assembly.dm b/code/modules/assembly/assembly.dm
index 13e326e08e..b48651e8b7 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/assembly.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/assembly.dm
@@ -117,14 +117,13 @@
 		return
 
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if((in_range(src, usr) || loc == usr))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		if((in_range(src, user) || loc == user))
 			if(secured)
-				usr << "\The [src] is ready!"
+				user << "\The [src] is ready!"
 			else
-				usr << "\The [src] can be attached!"
+				user << "\The [src] can be attached!"
 		return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/bomb.dm b/code/modules/assembly/bomb.dm
index 05dd13a7bc..cb0a90c454 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/bomb.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/bomb.dm
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
 	var/obj/item/device/assembly_holder/bombassembly = null   //The first part of the bomb is an assembly holder, holding an igniter+some device
 	var/obj/item/weapon/tank/bombtank = null //the second part of the bomb is a phoron tank
 
-/obj/item/device/onetankbomb/examine()
-	..()
-	bombtank.examine()
+/obj/item/device/onetankbomb/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user.examinate(bombtank)
 
 /obj/item/device/onetankbomb/update_icon()
 	if(bombtank)
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/holder.dm b/code/modules/assembly/holder.dm
index 5c5e8b4f1e..a9a4f2cc25 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/holder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/holder.dm
@@ -84,14 +84,13 @@
 					src.overlays += O
 */
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if ((in_range(src, usr) || src.loc == usr))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		if ((in_range(src, user) || src.loc == user))
 			if (src.secured)
-				usr << "\The [src] is ready!"
+				user << "\The [src] is ready!"
 			else
-				usr << "\The [src] can be attached!"
+				user << "\The [src] can be attached!"
 		return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/mousetrap.dm b/code/modules/assembly/mousetrap.dm
index 959b2edc03..7f7c3fe8e9 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/mousetrap.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/mousetrap.dm
@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@
 	var/armed = 0
 
 
-	examine()
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
 		if(armed)
-			usr << "It looks like it's armed."
+			user << "It looks like it's armed."
 
 	update_icon()
 		if(armed)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 75aebd2a86..2674dcb07d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -196,11 +196,6 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Unathi","Tajara")
 	sprite_sheets = list("Vox" = 'icons/mob/species/vox/gloves.dmi')
 
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
-	return
-
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/update_clothing_icon()
 	if (ismob(src.loc))
 		var/mob/M = src.loc
@@ -387,20 +382,19 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 			return
 	return
 
-/obj/item/clothing/under/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/under/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(src.sensor_mode)
 		if(0)
-			usr << "Its sensors appear to be disabled."
+			user << "Its sensors appear to be disabled."
 		if(1)
-			usr << "Its binary life sensors appear to be enabled."
+			user << "Its binary life sensors appear to be enabled."
 		if(2)
-			usr << "Its vital tracker appears to be enabled."
+			user << "Its vital tracker appears to be enabled."
 		if(3)
-			usr << "Its vital tracker and tracking beacon appear to be enabled."
+			user << "Its vital tracker and tracking beacon appear to be enabled."
 	if(hastie)
-		usr << "\A [hastie] is clipped to it."
+		user << "\A [hastie] is clipped to it."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/proc/set_sensors(mob/usr as mob)
 	var/mob/M = usr
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
index 282a967ef5..7a1016efa9 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
@@ -23,10 +23,9 @@
 			user << "You enable the mag-pulse traction system."
 		user.update_inv_shoes()	//so our mob-overlays update
 	
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
 		var/state = "disabled"
 		if(src.flags&NOSLIP)
 			state = "enabled"
-		usr << "Its mag-pulse traction system appears to be [state]."
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "Its mag-pulse traction system appears to be [state]."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
index 85828eae45..46c4427d67 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/alien.dm
@@ -231,8 +231,7 @@
 		magpulse = 0
 		canremove = 1
 
-/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/vox/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (magpulse)
-		usr << "It would be hard to take these off without relaxing your grip first." //theoretically this message should only be seen by the wearer when the claws are equipped.
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "It would be hard to take these off without relaxing your grip first." //theoretically this message should only be seen by the wearer when the claws are equipped.
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
index 036e1f4b52..ee2746cccd 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/breaches.dm
@@ -214,8 +214,8 @@ var/global/list/breach_burn_descriptors = list(
 
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(can_breach && breaches && breaches.len)
 		for(var/datum/breach/B in breaches)
-			usr << "\red <B>It has \a [B.descriptor].</B>"
\ No newline at end of file
+			user << "\red <B>It has \a [B.descriptor].</B>"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/ert.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/ert.dm
index 33d8b19af6..ab2f48c182 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/ert.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/ert.dm
@@ -17,10 +17,9 @@
 		camera.c_tag = user.name
 		user << "\blue User scanned as [camera.c_tag]. Camera activated."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/ert/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/ert/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/ert
 	name = "emergency response team suit"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig.dm
index 6cf1c775a0..a1f31938c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig.dm
@@ -378,10 +378,9 @@
 		camera.c_tag = user.name
 		user << "\blue User scanned as [camera.c_tag]. Camera activated."
 
-/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/syndi/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
+/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig/syndi/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "This helmet has a built-in camera. It's [camera ? "" : "in"]active."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig/syndi
 	icon_state = "rig-syndie"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
index 98162788e4..bb06ab2326 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/ties.dm
@@ -257,13 +257,12 @@
 		holstered.emp_act(severity)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if (holstered)
-		usr << "A [holstered] is holstered here."
+		user << "A [holstered] is holstered here."
 	else
-		usr << "It is empty."
+		user << "It is empty."
 
 /obj/item/clothing/tie/holster/on_attached(obj/item/clothing/under/S, mob/user as mob)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/evidence.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/evidence.dm
index b5f6dfa233..432155af77 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/evidence.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/evidence.dm
@@ -93,9 +93,9 @@
 		icon_state = "evidenceobj"
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag/examine()
-	..()
-	if (stored_item) stored_item.examine()
+/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if (stored_item) user.examinate(stored_item)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/evidence
 	name = "evidence bag box"
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
index c94786e17a..70c4dbca45 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
@@ -45,10 +45,3 @@
 			user.visible_message("[user] finishes wiping off the [A]!")
 			A.clean_blood()
 	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/rag/examine()
-	if (!usr)
-		return
-	usr << "That's \a [src]."
-	usr << desc
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/economy/cash.dm b/code/modules/economy/cash.dm
index 3b8a2fe0bf..0c13eb909f 100644
--- a/code/modules/economy/cash.dm
+++ b/code/modules/economy/cash.dm
@@ -167,8 +167,7 @@ proc/spawn_money(var/sum, spawnloc, mob/living/carbon/human/human_user as mob)
 	desc = "A card that holds an amount of money."
 	var/owner_name = "" //So the ATM can set it so the EFTPOS can put a valid name on transactions.
 
-/obj/item/weapon/spacecash/ewallet/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\blue Charge card's owner: [src.owner_name]. Thalers remaining: [src.worth]."
\ No newline at end of file
+/obj/item/weapon/spacecash/ewallet/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if (!(user in view(2)) && user!=src.loc) return
+	user << "\blue Charge card's owner: [src.owner_name]. Thalers remaining: [src.worth]."
diff --git a/code/modules/games/cards.dm b/code/modules/games/cards.dm
index 39128c4568..50be2e9848 100644
--- a/code/modules/games/cards.dm
+++ b/code/modules/games/cards.dm
@@ -202,12 +202,12 @@
 	update_icon()
 	user.visible_message("\The [user] [concealed ? "conceals" : "reveals"] their hand.")
 
-/obj/item/weapon/hand/examine()
-	..()
-	if((!concealed || src.loc == usr) && cards.len)
-		usr << "It contains: "
+/obj/item/weapon/hand/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if((!concealed || src.loc == user) && cards.len)
+		user << "It contains: "
 		for(var/datum/playingcard/P in cards)
-			usr << "The [P.name]."
+			user << "The [P.name]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/hand/update_icon(var/direction = 0)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/seeds.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/seeds.dm
index 77a220792b..618dba583c 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/seeds.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/seeds.dm
@@ -27,10 +27,10 @@
 	src.name = "packet of [seed.seed_name] [seed.seed_noun]"
 	src.desc = "It has a picture of [seed.display_name] on the front."
 
-/obj/item/seeds/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/seeds/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(seed && !seed.roundstart)
-		usr << "It's tagged as variety #[seed.uid]."
+		user << "It's tagged as variety #[seed.uid]."
 
 /obj/item/seeds/cutting
 	name = "cuttings"
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/satchel_ore_boxdm.dm b/code/modules/mining/satchel_ore_boxdm.dm
index 7ac552081d..2ef5725d70 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/satchel_ore_boxdm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/satchel_ore_boxdm.dm
@@ -36,35 +36,29 @@
 		else
 			stored_ore[O.name] = 1
 
-/obj/structure/ore_box/examine()
-	set name = "Examine"
-	set category = "IC"
-	set src in view(usr.client) //If it can be seen, it can be examined.
+/obj/structure/ore_box/examine(mob/user)
+	user << "That's an [src]."
+	user << desc
 
-	if (!( usr ))
-		return
-	usr << "That's an [src]."
-	usr << desc
-
-	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human)) //Only living, intelligent creatures with hands can check the contents of ore boxes.
+	if(!istype(user, /mob/living/carbon/human)) //Only living, intelligent creatures with hands can check the contents of ore boxes.
 		return
 
-	if(!Adjacent(usr)) //Can only check the contents of ore boxes if you can physically reach them.
+	if(!Adjacent(user)) //Can only check the contents of ore boxes if you can physically reach them.
 		return
 
-	add_fingerprint(usr)
+	add_fingerprint(user)
 
 	if(!contents.len)
-		usr << "It is empty."
+		user << "It is empty."
 		return
 
 	if(world.time > last_update + 10)
 		update_ore_count()
 		last_update = world.time
 
-	usr << "It holds:"
+	user << "It holds:"
 	for(var/ore in stored_ore)
-		usr << "- [stored_ore[ore]] [ore]"
+		user << "- [stored_ore[ore]] [ore]"
 	return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
index 5e6bd3cba1..d00ae05e5b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
@@ -200,10 +200,6 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 	for(var/obj/effect/step_trigger/S in locate(x, y, z))	//<-- this is dumb
 		S.Crossed(src)
 
-/mob/dead/observer/examine()
-	if(usr)
-		usr << desc
-
 /mob/dead/observer/can_use_hands()	return 0
 /mob/dead/observer/is_active()		return 0
 
@@ -550,3 +546,9 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 		W.message = message
 		W.add_hiddenprint(src)
 		W.visible_message("\red Invisible fingers crudely paint something in blood on [T]...")
+
+/mob/dead/observer/pointed(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
+	if(!..())
+		return 0
+	usr.visible_message("<span class='deadsay'><b>[src]</b> points to [A]</span>")
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/brain_item.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/brain_item.dm
index 382af96282..1d5760cb60 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/brain_item.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/brain_item.dm
@@ -42,16 +42,12 @@
 	brainmob << "\blue You feel slightly disoriented. That's normal when you're just a brain."
 	callHook("debrain", list(brainmob))
 
-/obj/item/organ/brain/examine() // -- TLE
-	set src in oview(12)
-	if (!( usr ))
-		return
-	usr << "This is \icon[src] \an [name]."
-
+/obj/item/organ/brain/examine(mob/user) // -- TLE
+	..(user)
 	if(brainmob && brainmob.client)//if thar be a brain inside... the brain.
-		usr << "You can feel the small spark of life still left in this one."
+		user << "You can feel the small spark of life still left in this one."
 	else
-		usr << "This one seems particularly lifeless. Perhaps it will regain some of its luster later.."
+		user << "This one seems particularly lifeless. Perhaps it will regain some of its luster later.."
 
 /obj/item/organ/brain/removed(var/mob/living/target,var/mob/living/user)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/posibrain.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/posibrain.dm
index bd1467f5ef..e2e5cb0485 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/posibrain.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/posibrain.dm
@@ -92,15 +92,10 @@
 	for (var/mob/M in viewers(T))
 		M.show_message("\blue The positronic brain buzzes quietly, and the golden lights fade away. Perhaps you could try again?")
 
-/obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/examine()
-
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
+/obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user))
 		return
-
+		
 	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n[desc]\n"
 	msg += "<span class='warning'>"
 
@@ -113,7 +108,7 @@
 	else
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be completely inactive.</span>\n"
 	msg += "<span class='info'>*---------*</span>"
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	return
 
 /obj/item/device/mmi/posibrain/emp_act(severity)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/alien/alien_facehugger.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/alien/alien_facehugger.dm
index 49a0a71bc6..58831c870e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/alien/alien_facehugger.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/alien/alien_facehugger.dm
@@ -47,15 +47,15 @@ var/const/MAX_ACTIVE_TIME = 400
 	else
 		del(src)
 
-/obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(stat)
 		if(DEAD,UNCONSCIOUS)
-			usr << "\red \b [src] is not moving."
+			user << "\red \b [src] is not moving."
 		if(CONSCIOUS)
-			usr << "\red \b [src] seems to be active."
+			user << "\red \b [src] seems to be active."
 	if (sterile)
-		usr << "\red \b It looks like the proboscis has been removed."
+		user << "\red \b It looks like the proboscis has been removed."
 	return
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/attackby()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/emote.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/emote.dm
index 9b5a526ca1..ec1e1539bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/emote.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/emote.dm
@@ -372,7 +372,7 @@
 				if (!M)
 					message = "<B>[src]</B> points."
 				else
-					M.point()
+					pointed(M)
 
 				if (M)
 					message = "<B>[src]</B> points to [M]."
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
index b3497146b9..19683fc36c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/examine.dm
@@ -1,11 +1,4 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/human/examine()
-	set src in view()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat==UNCONSCIOUS )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
+/mob/living/carbon/human/examine(mob/user)
 	var/skipgloves = 0
 	var/skipsuitstorage = 0
 	var/skipjumpsuit = 0
@@ -447,7 +440,7 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\n[t_He] is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 
 //Helper procedure. Called by /mob/living/carbon/human/examine() and /mob/living/carbon/human/Topic() to determine HUD access to security and medical records.
 /proc/hasHUD(mob/M as mob, hudtype)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index 275790fe5e..abc5c9b683 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -715,11 +715,11 @@
 
 	if (href_list["lookitem"])
 		var/obj/item/I = locate(href_list["lookitem"])
-		I.examine()
+		src.examinate(I)
 
 	if (href_list["lookmob"])
 		var/mob/M = locate(href_list["lookmob"])
-		M.examine()
+		src.examinate(M)
 
 	if (href_list["flavor_change"])
 		switch(href_list["flavor_change"])
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/metroid/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/metroid/examine.dm
index f8fc23ad2e..03f315404b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/metroid/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/metroid/examine.dm
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/slime/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+/mob/living/carbon/slime/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It is limp and unresponsive.</span>\n"
 	else
@@ -33,5 +27,5 @@
 				msg += "<span class='warning'><B>It is radiating with massive levels of electrical activity!</B></span>\n"
 
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine.dm
index 869482b13f..9385787841 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine.dm
@@ -1,13 +1,7 @@
-/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+/mob/living/carbon/monkey/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.handcuffed)
 		msg += "It is \icon[src.handcuffed] handcuffed!\n"
 	if (src.wear_mask)
@@ -41,5 +35,5 @@
 
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
index aaa27b33f3..3eaa6459a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/ai.dm
@@ -193,6 +193,11 @@ var/list/ai_verbs_default = list(
 	ai_list -= src
 	..()
 
+/mob/living/silicon/ai/pointed(atom/A as mob|obj|turf in view())
+	set popup_menu = 0
+	set src = usr.contents
+	return 0
+
 /mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/SetName(pickedName as text)
 	real_name = pickedName
 	name = pickedName
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
index 1a36ce5a9b..af71223f7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine.dm
@@ -1,12 +1,8 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
+/mob/living/silicon/ai/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user))
 		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+		
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be powered-down.</span>\n"
 	else
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine.dm
index 14c3240c08..7565c35844 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine.dm
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine() //removed as it was pointless...moved to the pai-card instead.
-	/* This is totally pointless because this mob is contained inside a card!
-	set src in oview()
+/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine(mob/user) //removed as it was pointless...moved to the pai-card instead.
+	/*..(user)
 
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.stat == DEAD)
 		msg += "<span class='deadsay'>It appears to be offline.</span>\n"
 	else
@@ -22,6 +21,6 @@
 		msg += "</span>"
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	*/
 	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai.dm
index 90336528c6..fbfdb4202d 100755
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai.dm
@@ -413,17 +413,10 @@
 		else
 			src << "<span class='warning'>You are too small to pull that.</span>"
 
-/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine()
-
-	set src in oview()
-
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src][name], a personal AI!"
+/mob/living/silicon/pai/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
+	var/msg = ""
 	switch(src.stat)
 		if(CONSCIOUS)
 			if(!src.client)	msg += "\nIt appears to be in stand-by mode." //afk
@@ -438,7 +431,7 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\nIt is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 
 // No binary for pAIs.
 /mob/living/silicon/pai/binarycheck()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
index de504bcf02..c13cd58e20 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/drone/drone_manufacturer.dm
@@ -43,10 +43,10 @@
 	if(drone_progress >= 100)
 		visible_message("\The [src] voices a strident beep, indicating a drone chassis is prepared.")
 
-/obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/examine()
-	..()
-	if(produce_drones && drone_progress >= 100 && istype(usr,/mob/dead) && config.allow_drone_spawn && count_drones() < config.max_maint_drones)
-		usr << "<BR><B>A drone is prepared. Select 'Join As Drone' from the Ghost tab to spawn as a maintenance drone.</B>"
+/obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	if(produce_drones && drone_progress >= 100 && istype(user,/mob/dead) && config.allow_drone_spawn && count_drones() < config.max_maint_drones)
+		user << "<BR><B>A drone is prepared. Select 'Join As Drone' from the Ghost tab to spawn as a maintenance drone.</B>"
 
 /obj/machinery/drone_fabricator/proc/count_drones()
 	var/drones = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine.dm
index d63c4a2395..8641476deb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine.dm
@@ -1,12 +1,7 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine()
-	set src in oview()
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 
-	if(!usr || !src)	return
-	if( (usr.sdisabilities & BLIND || usr.blinded || usr.stat) && !istype(usr,/mob/dead/observer) )
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
-		return
-
-	var/msg = "<span class='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>[custom_name ? ", [modtype] [braintype]" : ""]!\n"
+	var/msg = ""
 	msg += "<span class='warning'>"
 	if (src.getBruteLoss())
 		if (src.getBruteLoss() < 75)
@@ -42,5 +37,5 @@
 			pose = addtext(pose,".") //Makes sure all emotes end with a period.
 		msg += "\nIt is [pose]"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	return
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
index daa247fbbf..5ee2e2b10a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bees.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 /mob/living/simple_animal/bee/New(loc, var/obj/machinery/apiary/new_parent)
 	..()
 	parent = new_parent
-	verbs -= /atom/movable/verb/pull
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/bee/Del()
 	if(parent)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm
index d3aa156ea4..21a731b041 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs.dm
@@ -44,10 +44,9 @@
 	del src
 	return
 
-/mob/living/simple_animal/construct/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	var/msg = "<span cass='info'>*---------*\nThis is \icon[src] \a <EM>[src]</EM>!\n"
+/mob/living/simple_animal/construct/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	var/msg = ""
 	if (src.health < src.maxHealth)
 		msg += "<span class='warning'>"
 		if (src.health >= src.maxHealth/2)
@@ -57,7 +56,7 @@
 		msg += "</span>"
 	msg += "*---------*</span>"
 
-	usr << msg
+	user << msg
 	return
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/construct/Bump(atom/movable/AM as mob|obj, yes)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/spiderbot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/spiderbot.dm
index 4c95c54c7b..3027819403 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/spiderbot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/spiderbot.dm
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@
 	src << "\red There is nothing of interest to take."
 	return 0
 
-/mob/living/simple_animal/spiderbot/examine()
-	..()
+/mob/living/simple_animal/spiderbot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(src.held_item)
-		usr << "It is carrying \a [src.held_item] \icon[src.held_item]."
+		user << "It is carrying \a [src.held_item] \icon[src.held_item]."
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 8253bf7c32..59524fe6af 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 	set name = "Examine"
 	set category = "IC"
 
-	if(is_blind(src) || usr.stat)
+	if((is_blind(src) || usr.stat) && !isobserver(src))
 		src << "<span class='notice'>Something is there but you can't see it.</span>"
 		return
 
@@ -216,6 +216,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 		if(P)
 			del(P)	// qdel
 
+	face_atom(A)
 	return 1
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
index 83df89ee85..8e1689c355 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/paper.dm
@@ -59,21 +59,19 @@
 		return
 	icon_state = "paper"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/paper/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
+/obj/item/weapon/paper/examine(mob/user)
 //	..()	//We don't want them to see the dumb "this is a paper" thing every time.
 // I didn't like the idea that people can read tiny pieces of paper from across the room.
 // Now you need to be next to the paper in order to read it.
-	if(in_range(usr, src))
-		if(!(istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human) || istype(usr, /mob/dead/observer) || istype(usr, /mob/living/silicon)))
-			usr << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY>[stars(info)][stamps]</BODY></HTML>", "window=[name]")
-			onclose(usr, "[name]")
+	if(in_range(user, src))
+		if(!(istype(user, /mob/living/carbon/human) || istype(user, /mob/dead/observer) || istype(user, /mob/living/silicon)))
+			user << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY>[stars(info)][stamps]</BODY></HTML>", "window=[name]")
+			onclose(user, "[name]")
 		else
-			usr << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY>[info][stamps]</BODY></HTML>", "window=[name]")
-			onclose(usr, "[name]")
+			user << browse("<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>[name]</TITLE></HEAD><BODY>[info][stamps]</BODY></HTML>", "window=[name]")
+			onclose(user, "[name]")
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/verb/rename()
@@ -91,7 +89,7 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/paper/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
-	examine()
+	user.examinate(src)
 	if(rigged && (Holiday == "April Fool's Day"))
 		if(spam_flag == 0)
 			spam_flag = 1
@@ -118,7 +116,7 @@
 	if(user.zone_sel.selecting == "eyes")
 		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>You show the paper to [M]. </span>", \
 			"<span class='notice'> [user] holds up a paper and shows it to [M]. </span>")
-		M << examine()
+		M.examinate(src)
 
 	else if(user.zone_sel.selecting == "mouth") // lipstick wiping
 		if(ishuman(M))
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/paper_bundle.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/paper_bundle.dm
index 704afe76d5..0cced7027e 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/paper_bundle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/paper_bundle.dm
@@ -94,14 +94,11 @@
 				user << "\red You must hold \the [P] steady to burn \the [src]."
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/paper_bundle/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	usr << desc
-	if(in_range(usr, src))
-		src.attack_self(usr)
+/obj/item/weapon/paper_bundle/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		src.attack_self(user)
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
 	return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm
index 03c59d4a29..8f0f71a0ab 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/paperbin.dm
@@ -81,13 +81,12 @@
 	amount++
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/paper_bin/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	if(amount)
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>There " + (amount > 1 ? "are [amount] papers" : "is one paper") + " in the bin.</span>"
-	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>There are no papers in the bin.</span>"
+/obj/item/weapon/paper_bin/examine(mob/user)
+	if(get_dist(src, user) <= 1)
+		if(amount)
+			user << "<span class='notice'>There " + (amount > 1 ? "are [amount] papers" : "is one paper") + " in the bin.</span>"
+		else
+			user << "<span class='notice'>There are no papers in the bin.</span>"
 	return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
index 5fff5a7f31..9334d1e705 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 	var/photo_size = 3
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
-	examine()
+	user.examinate(src)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/attackby(obj/item/weapon/P as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(P, /obj/item/weapon/pen) || istype(P, /obj/item/toy/crayon))
@@ -43,13 +43,12 @@
 			scribble = txt
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/photo/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	if(in_range(usr, src))
-		show(usr)
-		usr << desc
+/obj/item/weapon/photo/examine(mob/user)
+	if(in_range(user, src))
+		show(user)
+		user << desc
 	else
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
+		user << "<span class='notice'>It is too far away.</span>"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/photo/proc/show(mob/user as mob)
 	user << browse_rsc(img, "tmp_photo.png")
diff --git a/code/modules/power/antimatter/fuel.dm b/code/modules/power/antimatter/fuel.dm
index f4250bf937..3c0a32586d 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/antimatter/fuel.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/antimatter/fuel.dm
@@ -67,10 +67,9 @@
 	return
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/fuel/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	if(usr && !usr.stat)
-		usr << "A magnetic storage ring, it contains [fuel]kg of [content ? content : "nothing"]."
+/obj/item/weapon/fuel/examine(mob/user)
+	if(get_dist(src, user) <= 1)
+		user << "A magnetic storage ring, it contains [fuel]kg of [content ? content : "nothing"]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/fuel/proc/injest(mob/M as mob)
 	switch(content)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/apc.dm b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
index bfedb92ed6..1f4873f52a 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/apc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/apc.dm
@@ -199,32 +199,29 @@
 	spawn(5)
 		src.update()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/apc/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	if(usr /*&& !usr.stat*/)
-		usr << "A control terminal for the area electrical systems."
-		..()
+/obj/machinery/power/apc/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "A control terminal for the area electrical systems."
 		if(stat & BROKEN)
-			usr << "Looks broken."
+			user << "Looks broken."
 			return
 		if(opened)
 			if(has_electronics && terminal)
-				usr << "The cover is [opened==2?"removed":"open"] and the power cell is [ cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
+				user << "The cover is [opened==2?"removed":"open"] and the power cell is [ cell ? "installed" : "missing"]."
 			else if (!has_electronics && terminal)
-				usr << "There are some wires but no any electronics."
+				user << "There are some wires but no any electronics."
 			else if (has_electronics && !terminal)
-				usr << "Electronics installed but not wired."
+				user << "Electronics installed but not wired."
 			else /* if (!has_electronics && !terminal) */
-				usr << "There is no electronics nor connected wires."
+				user << "There is no electronics nor connected wires."
 
 		else
 			if (stat & MAINT)
-				usr << "The cover is closed. Something wrong with it: it doesn't work."
+				user << "The cover is closed. Something wrong with it: it doesn't work."
 			else if (malfhack)
-				usr << "The cover is broken. It may be hard to force it open."
+				user << "The cover is broken. It may be hard to force it open."
 			else
-				usr << "The cover is closed."
+				user << "The cover is closed."
 
 
 // update the APC icon to show the three base states
diff --git a/code/modules/power/breaker_box.dm b/code/modules/power/breaker_box.dm
index 77b4900b35..7c5fb190dc 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/breaker_box.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/breaker_box.dm
@@ -24,12 +24,12 @@
 /obj/machinery/power/breakerbox/activated/initialize()
 	set_state(1)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/breakerbox/examine()
-	usr << "Large machine with heavy duty switching circuits used for advanced grid control"
+/obj/machinery/power/breakerbox/examine(mob/user)
+	user << "Large machine with heavy duty switching circuits used for advanced grid control"
 	if(on)
-		usr << "\green It seems to be online."
+		user << "\green It seems to be online."
 	else
-		usr << "\red It seems to be offline"
+		user << "\red It seems to be offline"
 
 /obj/machinery/power/breakerbox/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	if(busy)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/cable.dm b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
index 2c20e8f6c4..367b199f27 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cable.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cable.dm
@@ -565,15 +565,16 @@ obj/structure/cable/proc/avail()
 	else
 		w_class = 2.0
 
-/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
+/obj/item/stack/cable_coil/examine(mob/user)
+	if(get_dist(src, user) > 1)
+		return
 
 	if(get_amount() == 1)
-		usr << "A short piece of power cable."
+		user << "A short piece of power cable."
 	else if(get_amount() == 2)
-		usr << "A piece of power cable."
+		user << "A piece of power cable."
 	else
-		usr << "A coil of power cable. There are [get_amount()] lengths of cable in the coil."
+		user << "A coil of power cable. There are [get_amount()] lengths of cable in the coil."
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/cable_coil/verb/make_restraint()
diff --git a/code/modules/power/cell.dm b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
index 6caf7e1e99..8a48c3638a 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cell.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cell.dm
@@ -53,15 +53,16 @@
 	return amount_used
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cell/examine()
-	set src in view(1)
-	if(usr /*&& !usr.stat*/)
-		if(maxcharge <= 2500)
-			usr << "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge], and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
-		else
-			usr << "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
+/obj/item/weapon/cell/examine(mob/user)
+	if(get_dist(src, user) > 1)
+		return
+	
+	if(maxcharge <= 2500)
+		user << "[desc]\nThe manufacturer's label states this cell has a power rating of [maxcharge], and that you should not swallow it.\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
+	else
+		user << "This power cell has an exciting chrome finish, as it is an uber-capacity cell type! It has a power rating of [maxcharge]!\nThe charge meter reads [round(src.percent() )]%."
 	if(crit_fail)
-		usr << "\red This power cell seems to be faulty."
+		user << "\red This power cell seems to be faulty."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/cell/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 9f82dbec05..0cc94399b3 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -84,19 +84,19 @@
 	if (fixture_type == "bulb")
 		icon_state = "bulb-construct-stage1"
 
-/obj/machinery/light_construct/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2))) return
+/obj/machinery/light_construct/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
+	
 	switch(src.stage)
 		if(1)
-			usr << "It's an empty frame."
+			user << "It's an empty frame."
 			return
 		if(2)
-			usr << "It's wired."
+			user << "It's wired."
 			return
 		if(3)
-			usr << "The casing is closed."
+			user << "The casing is closed."
 			return
 
 /obj/machinery/light_construct/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
@@ -315,18 +315,16 @@
 	update()
 
 // examine verb
-/obj/machinery/light/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	if(usr && !usr.stat)
-		switch(status)
-			if(LIGHT_OK)
-				usr << "[desc] It is turned [on? "on" : "off"]."
-			if(LIGHT_EMPTY)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] has been removed."
-			if(LIGHT_BURNED)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] is burnt out."
-			if(LIGHT_BROKEN)
-				usr << "[desc] The [fitting] has been smashed."
+/obj/machinery/light/examine(mob/user)
+	switch(status)
+		if(LIGHT_OK)
+			user << "[desc] It is turned [on? "on" : "off"]."
+		if(LIGHT_EMPTY)
+			user << "[desc] The [fitting] has been removed."
+		if(LIGHT_BURNED)
+			user << "[desc] The [fitting] is burnt out."
+		if(LIGHT_BROKEN)
+			user << "[desc] The [fitting] has been smashed."
 
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/pacman2.dm b/code/modules/power/pacman2.dm
index 44fd17499d..017c5997e6 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/pacman2.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/pacman2.dm
@@ -54,10 +54,10 @@
 		reliability = min(round(temp_reliability / 4), 100)
 		power_gen = round(initial(power_gen) * (max(2, temp_rating) / 2))
 
-	examine()
-		..()
-		usr << "\blue The generator has [P.air_contents.phoron] units of fuel left, producing [power_gen] per cycle."
-		if(crit_fail) usr << "\red The generator seems to have broken down."
+	examine(mob/user)
+		..(user)
+		user << "\blue The generator has [P.air_contents.phoron] units of fuel left, producing [power_gen] per cycle."
+		if(crit_fail) user << "\red The generator seems to have broken down."
 
 	handleInactive()
 		heat -= 2
diff --git a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
index f7de023e41..edcb764de4 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ tank [un]loading stuff
 /obj/machinery/power/port_gen/attack_hand(mob/user)
 turn on/off
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/examine()
+/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/examine(mob/user)
 display round(lastgen) and phorontank amount
 
 */
@@ -85,8 +85,9 @@ display round(lastgen) and phorontank amount
 	if(!anchored)
 		return
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
+/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user,1 ))
+		return
 	if(active)
 		usr << "\blue The generator is on."
 	else
@@ -139,10 +140,10 @@ display round(lastgen) and phorontank amount
 	reliability = min(round(temp_reliability / 4), 100)
 	power_gen = round(initial(power_gen) * (max(2, temp_rating) / 2))
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "\blue The generator has [sheets] units of [sheet_name] fuel left, producing [power_gen] per cycle."
-	if(crit_fail) usr << "\red The generator seems to have broken down."
+/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "\blue The generator has [sheets] units of [sheet_name] fuel left, producing [power_gen] per cycle."
+	if(crit_fail) user << "\red The generator seems to have broken down."
 
 /obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/HasFuel()
 	if(sheets >= 1 / (time_per_sheet / power_output) - sheet_left)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
index 67bdd53f1b..4dc1fb528e 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/collector.dm
@@ -98,10 +98,9 @@ var/global/list/rad_collectors = list()
 		return 1
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/rad_collector/examine()
-	..()
-	if (get_dist(usr, src) <= 3)
-		usr << "The meter indicates that \the [src] is collecting [last_power] W."
+/obj/machinery/power/rad_collector/examine(mob/user)
+	if (..(user, 3))
+		user << "The meter indicates that \the [src] is collecting [last_power] W."
 		return 1
 
 /obj/machinery/power/rad_collector/ex_act(severity)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
index c4be677ca5..a122fd12f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/singularity/particle_accelerator/particle_accelerator.dm
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 	src.dir = turn(src.dir, 90)
 	return 1
 
-/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/examine()
+/obj/structure/particle_accelerator/examine(mob/user)
 	switch(src.construction_state)
 		if(0)
 			src.desc = text("A [name], looks like it's not attached to the flooring")
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ So, hopefully this is helpful if any more icons are to be added/changed/wonderin
 /obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/update_icon()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/examine()
+/obj/machinery/particle_accelerator/examine(mob/user)
 	switch(src.construction_state)
 		if(0)
 			src.desc = text("A [name], looks like it's not attached to the flooring")
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
index 855312da7e..a755f33cff 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
@@ -31,9 +31,9 @@
 		last_regen = world.time
 		update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "It has [spikes] [spikes == 1 ? "spike" : "spikes"] remaining."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "It has [spikes] [spikes == 1 ? "spike" : "spikes"] remaining."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "spikethrower[spikes]"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
index b326dbf437..372bcd4cf2 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
@@ -103,13 +103,13 @@
 
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/examine()
-	..()
-	usr << "Has [getAmmo()] round\s remaining."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	user << "Has [getAmmo()] round\s remaining."
 //		if(in_chamber && !loaded.len)
-//			usr << "However, it has a chambered round."
+//			user << "However, it has a chambered round."
 //		if(in_chamber && loaded.len)
-//			usr << "It also has a chambered round." {R}
+//			user << "It also has a chambered round." {R}
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/proc/getAmmo()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
index 4ae688d0d9..e7bc073f0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
@@ -197,14 +197,14 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "crossbowframe[buildstate]"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(buildstate)
-		if(1) usr << "It has a loose rod frame in place."
-		if(2) usr << "It has a steel backbone welded in place."
-		if(3) usr << "It has a steel backbone and a cell mount installed."
-		if(4) usr << "It has a steel backbone, plastic lath and a cell mount installed."
-		if(5) usr << "It has a steel cable loosely strung across the lath."
+		if(1) user << "It has a loose rod frame in place."
+		if(2) user << "It has a steel backbone welded in place."
+		if(3) user << "It has a steel backbone and a cell mount installed."
+		if(4) user << "It has a steel backbone, plastic lath and a cell mount installed."
+		if(5) user << "It has a steel cable loosely strung across the lath."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/crossbowframe/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/stack/rods))
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
index 558c5185c9..0da7f7fa4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
@@ -98,15 +98,14 @@
 	in_chamber = contents[1]
 	return !isnull(in_chamber)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "The valve is dialed to [pressure_setting]%."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
+	user << "The valve is dialed to [pressure_setting]%."
 	if(tank)
-		usr << "The tank dial reads [tank.air_contents.return_pressure()] kPa."
+		user << "The tank dial reads [tank.air_contents.return_pressure()] kPa."
 	else
-		usr << "Nothing is attached to the tank valve!"
+		user << "Nothing is attached to the tank valve!"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/special_check(user)
 
@@ -147,14 +146,14 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "pneumatic[buildstate]"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	switch(buildstate)
-		if(1) usr << "It has a pipe segment installed."
-		if(2) usr << "It has a pipe segment welded in place."
-		if(3) usr << "It has an outer chassis installed."
-		if(4) usr << "It has an outer chassis welded in place."
-		if(5) usr << "It has a transfer valve installed."
+		if(1) user << "It has a pipe segment installed."
+		if(2) user << "It has a pipe segment welded in place."
+		if(3) user << "It has an outer chassis installed."
+		if(4) user << "It has an outer chassis welded in place."
+		if(5) user << "It has a transfer valve installed."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/cannonframe/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/pipe))
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
index 0cf732c9c2..8183de4d4e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
@@ -17,11 +17,10 @@
 	var/max_rockets = 1
 	var/list/rockets = new/list()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\blue [rockets.len] / [max_rockets] rockets."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
+	user << "\blue [rockets.len] / [max_rockets] rockets."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/rocketlauncher/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/ammo_casing/rocket))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/dartgun.dm b/code/modules/reagents/dartgun.dm
index a79a181e72..d256f4f5f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/dartgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/dartgun.dm
@@ -57,18 +57,16 @@
 	cartridge = new /obj/item/weapon/dart_cartridge(src)
 	update_icon()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/examine()
-	set src in view()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/examine(mob/user)
 	update_icon()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc)
+	if (!..(user, 2))
 		return
 	if (beakers.len)
-		usr << "\blue [src] contains:"
+		user << "\blue [src] contains:"
 		for(var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/B in beakers)
 			if(B.reagents && B.reagents.reagent_list.len)
 				for(var/datum/reagent/R in B.reagents.reagent_list)
-					usr << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+					user << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/dartgun/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/dart_cartridge))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/grenade_launcher.dm b/code/modules/reagents/grenade_launcher.dm
index b69f428410..b96455a178 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/grenade_launcher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/grenade_launcher.dm
@@ -13,12 +13,9 @@
 	var/max_grenades = 3
 	matter = list("metal" = 2000)
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-		usr << "\icon [src] Grenade launcher:"
-		usr << "\blue [grenades] / [max_grenades] Grenades."
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 2))
+			user << "\blue [grenades] / [max_grenades] Grenades."
 
 	attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
index d69773b5d4..deee473acb 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/borghydro.dm
@@ -97,18 +97,17 @@
 	user << "\blue Synthesizer is now producing '[R.name]'."
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/borghypo/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
 
 	var/empty = 1
 
 	for(var/datum/reagents/RS in reagent_list)
 		var/datum/reagent/R = locate() in RS.reagent_list
 		if(R)
-			usr << "\blue It currently has [R.volume] units of [R.name] stored."
+			user << "\blue It currently has [R.volume] units of [R.name] stored."
 			empty = 0
 
 	if(empty)
-		usr << "\blue It is currently empty. Allow some time for the internal syntheszier to produce more."
+		user << "\blue It is currently empty. Allow some time for the internal syntheszier to produce more."
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/cans.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/cans.dm
index 8612dc1754..0129423f4f 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/cans.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/cans.dm
@@ -84,20 +84,19 @@
 
 		return ..()
 
-/*	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/*	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 1))
+			return
 		if(!reagents || reagents.total_volume==0)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume/4)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.66)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.90)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
 		else
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is full!"*/
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is full!"*/
 
 
 //DRINKS
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
index 8f1f68698e..915a43d253 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
@@ -122,20 +122,19 @@
 
 		return ..()
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 1))
+			return
 		if(!reagents || reagents.total_volume==0)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume/4)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost empty!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.66)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is half full!"
 		else if (reagents.total_volume<=src.volume*0.90)
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is almost full!"
 		else
-			usr << "\blue \The [src] is full!"
+			user << "\blue \The [src] is full!"
 
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/sandwich.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/sandwich.dm
index 48decfb696..2916c4170a 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/sandwich.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/sandwich.dm
@@ -78,10 +78,10 @@
 		del(O)
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	var/obj/item/O = pick(contents)
-	usr << "\blue You think you can see [O.name] in there."
+	user << "\blue You think you can see [O.name] in there."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/csandwich/attack(mob/M as mob, mob/user as mob, def_zone)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
index a86bd3fe85..d4a9d9d09b 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
@@ -110,18 +110,17 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/afterattack(obj/target, mob/user, proximity)
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in range(0)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
 	if (bitecount==0)
 		return
 	else if (bitecount==1)
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten by someone!"
+		user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten by someone!"
 	else if (bitecount<=3)
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten [bitecount] times!"
+		user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten [bitecount] times!"
 	else
-		usr << "\blue \The [src] was bitten multiple times!"
+		user << "\blue \The [src] was bitten multiple times!"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/storage))
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
index c227d56465..9c403f0883 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass.dm
@@ -46,16 +46,15 @@
 		..()
 		base_name = name
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 2))
+			return
 		if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
-			usr << "\blue It contains [src.reagents.total_volume] units of liquid."
+			user << "\blue It contains [src.reagents.total_volume] units of liquid."
 		else
-			usr << "\blue It is empty."
+			user << "\blue It is empty."
 		if (!is_open_container())
-			usr << "\blue Airtight lid seals it completely."
+			user << "\blue Airtight lid seals it completely."
 
 	attack_self()
 		..()
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/hypospray.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/hypospray.dm
index c7875b7fe6..810b523078 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/hypospray.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/hypospray.dm
@@ -77,9 +77,9 @@
 	else
 		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]0"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
 	if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
-		usr << "\blue It is currently loaded."
+		user << "\blue It is currently loaded."
 	else
-		usr << "\blue It is spent."
\ No newline at end of file
+		user << "\blue It is spent."
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray.dm
index c93467382e..57843d894b 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/spray.dm
@@ -94,10 +94,9 @@
 	user << "<span class='notice'>You adjusted the pressure nozzle. You'll now use [amount_per_transfer_from_this] units per spray.</span>"
 
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/examine()
-	set src in usr
-	..()
-	usr << "[round(src.reagents.total_volume)] units left."
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 0) && user==src.loc)
+		user << "[round(src.reagents.total_volume)] units left."
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/verb/empty()
@@ -142,10 +141,9 @@
 	..()
 	reagents.add_reagent("condensedcapsaicin", 40)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper/examine()
-	..()
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The safety is [safety ? "on" : "off"]."
+/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "The safety is [safety ? "on" : "off"]."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/spray/pepper/attack_self(var/mob/user)
 	safety = !safety
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index 94772ba195..95311bba83 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -24,16 +24,15 @@
 			src.verbs -= /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/verb/set_APTFT
 		..()
 
-	examine()
-		set src in view()
-		..()
-		if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-		usr << "\blue It contains:"
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(!..(user, 2))
+			return
+		user << "\blue It contains:"
 		if(reagents && reagents.reagent_list.len)
 			for(var/datum/reagent/R in reagents.reagent_list)
-				usr << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+				user << "\blue [R.volume] units of [R.name]"
 		else
-			usr << "\blue Nothing."
+			user << "\blue Nothing."
 
 	verb/set_APTFT() //set amount_per_transfer_from_this
 		set name = "Set transfer amount"
@@ -95,14 +94,13 @@
 		..()
 		reagents.add_reagent("fuel",1000)
 
-/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
+/obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 2))
+		return
 	if (modded)
-		usr << "\red Fuel faucet is wrenched open, leaking the fuel!"
+		user << "\red Fuel faucet is wrenched open, leaking the fuel!"
 	if(rig)
-		usr << "<span class='notice'>There is some kind of device rigged to the tank."
+		user << "<span class='notice'>There is some kind of device rigged to the tank."
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/fueltank/attack_hand()
 	if (rig)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/syringe_gun.dm b/code/modules/reagents/syringe_gun.dm
index 34750a9397..faecb79868 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/syringe_gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/syringe_gun.dm
@@ -15,11 +15,9 @@
 	var/max_syringes = 1
 	matter = list("metal" = 2000)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/examine()
-	set src in view()
-	..()
-	if (!(usr in view(2)) && usr!=src.loc) return
-	usr << "\blue [syringes.len] / [max_syringes] syringes."
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "\blue [syringes.len] / [max_syringes] syringes."
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/syringe/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(I, /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/syringe))
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm b/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
index 78ecf51e8e..c8deef1ccc 100755
--- a/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
@@ -100,13 +100,12 @@
 				I.pixel_y = -3
 			overlays += I
 
-	examine()
-		..()
-		if(src in oview(4))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 4))
 			if(sortTag)
-				usr << "<span class='notice'>It is labeled \"[sortTag]\"</span>"
+				user << "<span class='notice'>It is labeled \"[sortTag]\"</span>"
 			if(examtext)
-				usr << "<span class='notice'>It has a note attached which reads, \"[examtext]\"</span>"
+				user << "<span class='notice'>It has a note attached which reads, \"[examtext]\"</span>"
 		return
 
 /obj/item/smallDelivery
@@ -206,13 +205,12 @@
 					I.pixel_y = -3
 			overlays += I
 
-	examine()
-		..()
-		if(src in oview(4))
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 4))
 			if(sortTag)
-				usr << "<span class='notice'>It is labeled \"[sortTag]\"</span>"
+				user << "<span class='notice'>It is labeled \"[sortTag]\"</span>"
 			if(examtext)
-				usr << "<span class='notice'>It has a note attached which reads, \"[examtext]\"</span>"
+				user << "<span class='notice'>It has a note attached which reads, \"[examtext]\"</span>"
 		return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/packageWrap
@@ -304,10 +302,10 @@
 			return
 		return
 
-	examine()
-		if(src in usr)
-			usr << "\blue There are [amount] units of package wrap left!"
-		..()
+	examine(mob/user)
+		if(..(user, 0))
+			user << "\blue There are [amount] units of package wrap left!"
+		
 		return
 
 
diff --git a/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/tools/tools_coresampler.dm b/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/tools/tools_coresampler.dm
index 344a6ccb22..40f71733bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/tools/tools_coresampler.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/xenoarchaeology/tools/tools_coresampler.dm
@@ -26,15 +26,9 @@
 	var/num_stored_bags = 10
 	var/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag/filled_bag
 
-/obj/item/device/core_sampler/examine()
-	set src in orange(1)
-	if (!( usr ))
-		return
-	if(get_dist(src, usr) < 2)
-		usr << "That's \a [src]."
-		usr << "\blue Used to extract geological core samples - this one is [sampled_turf ? "full" : "empty"], and has [num_stored_bags] bag[num_stored_bags != 1 ? "s" : ""] remaining."
-	else
-		return ..()
+/obj/item/device/core_sampler/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 2))
+		user << "\blue Used to extract geological core samples - this one is [sampled_turf ? "full" : "empty"], and has [num_stored_bags] bag[num_stored_bags != 1 ? "s" : ""] remaining."
 
 /obj/item/device/core_sampler/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/weapon/evidencebag))
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
index ea3f7b72e6..9c91717774 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@
 /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/New()
 	..()
 	cell = new /obj/item/weapon/cell/high
-	verbs -= /atom/movable/verb/pull
 	key = new()
 	var/image/I = new(icon = 'icons/obj/vehicles.dmi', icon_state = "cargo_engine_overlay", layer = src.layer + 0.2) //over mobs
 	overlays += I
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@
 		update_stats()
 		if(load && is_train_head())
 			load << "The drive motor briefly whines, then drones to a stop."
-	
+
 	if(is_train_head() && !on)
 		return 0
 
@@ -118,7 +117,7 @@
 
 		verbs -= /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/stop_engine
 		verbs -= /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/start_engine
-		
+
 		if(on)
 			verbs += /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/stop_engine
 		else
@@ -129,7 +128,7 @@
 
 	verbs -= /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/stop_engine
 	verbs -= /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/start_engine
-	
+
 	if(!on)
 		verbs += /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/start_engine
 	else
@@ -175,15 +174,15 @@
 	else
 		return ..()
 
-/obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/examine()
-	..()
+/obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/examine(mob/user)
+	if(!..(user, 1))
+		return
 
 	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
 		return
-	
-	if(get_dist(usr,src) <= 1)
-		usr << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
-		usr << "The charge meter reads [cell? round(cell.percent(), 0.01) : 0]%"
+
+	user << "The power light is [on ? "on" : "off"].\nThere are[key ? "" : " no"] keys in the ignition."
+	user << "The charge meter reads [cell? round(cell.percent(), 0.01) : 0]%"
 
 /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/engine/verb/start_engine()
 	set name = "Start engine"
@@ -192,7 +191,7 @@
 
 	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
 		return
-	
+
 	if(on)
 		usr << "The engine is already running."
 		return
@@ -210,10 +209,10 @@
 	set name = "Stop engine"
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in view(1)
-	
+
 	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
 		return
-	
+
 	if(!on)
 		usr << "The engine is already stopped."
 		return
@@ -229,10 +228,10 @@
 
 	if(!istype(usr, /mob/living/carbon/human))
 		return
-	
+
 	if(!key || (load && load != usr))
 		return
-	
+
 	if(on)
 		turn_off()
 
@@ -291,13 +290,8 @@
 /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/trolley/update_car(var/train_length, var/active_engines)
 	src.train_length = train_length
 	src.active_engines = active_engines
-	
+
 	if(!lead && !tow)
 		anchored = 0
-		if(verbs.Find(/atom/movable/verb/pull))
-			return
-		else
-			verbs += /atom/movable/verb/pull
 	else
 		anchored = 1
-		verbs -= /atom/movable/verb/pull
diff --git a/code/modules/virus2/items_devices.dm b/code/modules/virus2/items_devices.dm
index b8604b67f8..d145ac0b2a 100644
--- a/code/modules/virus2/items_devices.dm
+++ b/code/modules/virus2/items_devices.dm
@@ -65,11 +65,11 @@
 					infect_virus2(target, src.virus2)
 		del src
 
-/obj/item/weapon/virusdish/examine()
-	usr << "This is a virus containment dish."
+/obj/item/weapon/virusdish/examine(mob/user)
+	user << "This is a virus containment dish."
 	if(src.info)
-		usr << "It has the following information about its contents:"
-		usr << src.info
+		user << "It has the following information about its contents:"
+		user << src.info
 
 /obj/item/weapon/ruinedvirusdish
 	name = "ruined virus sample"
diff --git a/code/unused/Agouri_stuff.dm b/code/unused/Agouri_stuff.dm
index 3844884fe0..bb5e7d3b35 100644
--- a/code/unused/Agouri_stuff.dm
+++ b/code/unused/Agouri_stuff.dm
@@ -692,10 +692,8 @@
 
 	ReplaceWithPlating(explode)
 
-/turf/simulated/wall/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	usr << "It looks like a regular wall."
+/turf/simulated/wall/examine(mob/user)
+	user << "It looks like a regular wall."
 	return
 
 /turf/simulated/wall/ex_act(severity)
diff --git a/code/unused/assemblies.dm b/code/unused/assemblies.dm
index 0b71aca6d2..8f7d0f71e1 100644
--- a/code/unused/assemblies.dm
+++ b/code/unused/assemblies.dm
@@ -660,9 +660,9 @@
 		return
 	return
 
-/obj/item/assembly/m_i_ptank/examine()
-	..()
-	part3.examine()
+/obj/item/assembly/m_i_ptank/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	part3.examine(user)
 
 /obj/item/assembly/m_i_ptank/Del()
 
@@ -748,9 +748,9 @@
 	src.icon_state = text("timer-igniter-tank[]", n)
 	return
 
-/obj/item/assembly/t_i_ptank/examine()
-	..()
-	src.part3.examine()
+/obj/item/assembly/t_i_ptank/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	src.part3.examine(user)
 
 /obj/item/assembly/t_i_ptank/Del()
 
@@ -827,9 +827,9 @@
 		part3.ignite()
 	..()
 
-/obj/item/assembly/r_i_ptank/examine()
-	..()
-	src.part3.examine()
+/obj/item/assembly/r_i_ptank/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	src.part3.examine(user)
 
 /obj/item/assembly/r_i_ptank/Del()
 
diff --git a/code/unused/hivebot/examine.dm b/code/unused/hivebot/examine.dm
index 6abb42c161..2b9f3b3c4b 100644
--- a/code/unused/hivebot/examine.dm
+++ b/code/unused/hivebot/examine.dm
@@ -1,20 +1,18 @@
-/mob/living/silicon/hivebot/examine()
-	set src in oview()
-
-	usr << "\blue *---------*"
-	usr << text("\blue This is \icon[src] <B>[src.name]</B>!")
+/mob/living/silicon/hivebot/examine(mob/user)
+	..(user)
+	
 	if (src.stat == 2)
-		usr << text("\red [src.name] is powered-down.")
+		user << text("\red [src.name] is powered-down.")
 	if (src.getBruteLoss())
 		if (src.getBruteLoss() < 75)
-			usr << text("\red [src.name] looks slightly dented")
+			user << text("\red [src.name] looks slightly dented")
 		else
-			usr << text("\red <B>[src.name] looks severely dented!</B>")
+			user << text("\red <B>[src.name] looks severely dented!</B>")
 	if (src.getFireLoss())
 		if (src.getFireLoss() < 75)
-			usr << text("\red [src.name] looks slightly burnt!")
+			user << text("\red [src.name] looks slightly burnt!")
 		else
-			usr << text("\red <B>[src.name] looks severely burnt!</B>")
+			user << text("\red <B>[src.name] looks severely burnt!</B>")
 	if (src.stat == 1)
-		usr << text("\red [src.name] doesn't seem to be responding.")
+		user << text("\red [src.name] doesn't seem to be responding.")
 	return
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/unused/pipe.dm b/code/unused/pipe.dm
index 60e552e340..2a3e0b90e1 100644
--- a/code/unused/pipe.dm
+++ b/code/unused/pipe.dm
@@ -904,13 +904,12 @@ var/linenums = 0
 
 
 
-/obj/machinery/connector/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	..()
-	if(connected)
-		usr << "It is connected to \an [connected.name]."
-	else
-		usr << "It is unconnected."
+/obj/machinery/connector/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		if(connected)
+			usr << "It is connected to \an [connected.name]."
+		else
+			usr << "It is unconnected."
 
 
 
@@ -1319,10 +1318,9 @@ var/linenums = 0
 
 	icon_state = "valve[open]"
 
-/obj/machinery/valve/mvalve/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-
-	usr << "[desc] It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
+/obj/machinery/valve/mvalve/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		user << "[desc] It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
 
 
 
@@ -1456,14 +1454,12 @@ var/linenums = 0
 
 	icon_state = "dvalve[open]"
 
-/obj/machinery/valve/dvalve/examine()
-	set src in oview(1)
-	if(NOPOWER)
-		usr << "[desc] It is unpowered! It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
-		return
-	usr << "[desc] It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
-
-
+/obj/machinery/valve/dvalve/examine(mob/user)
+	if(..(user, 1))
+		if(NOPOWER)
+			user << "It is unpowered! It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
+			return
+		user << "It is [ open? "open" : "closed"]."
 
 /obj/machinery/valve/dvalve/buildnodes()
 	var/turf/T = src.loc