@Ridley Wolf  
Oh no, they are, but they’d just be more subtle about it than this.

So it’s on everybody’s?  
The mods aren’t out to get me?

i do not mind it

I, for one, welcome our new comment placeholder reminder overlord
 
It is a bit jarring to look at at first, but I’m sure we’ll all get used to it quickly and practically forget it’s even there.

@Greaselover  
Nor have I.
 
But just in case.

I had to check if it was on non-safe images too. There it was.

If you’re tired of this message, just install this userscript:  
http://derpiboo.ru/meta/small-userscript-comment-placeholder-remover

The terrorists won.

@PonyPon  
But I’ve never been a jerk! This more like the jerkiest reminder not to be a jerk ever.

Just a reminder to not be a jerk.

Yeah, man. I’m kind of scared of that myself. WHAT IS THAT?!