The process of modifying things to find out what they do without fully understanding the consequences of such actions. Driven by a strong sense of curiosity without a strong knowledge base. Usually performed by the most unqualified people in production environments. It can be as simple as flicking a switch, or performing computer modifications. Consequences are usually significant, such as lost revenue, or even the loss of life.
Richard to himself: "Gee... I wonder what this does.", while changing the port of a website.
Frank: Do you know why the site is down?
Tom: It looks like Richard was Gee Finger Poking in IIS again.
Frank: Do you know why the site is down?
Tom: It looks like Richard was Gee Finger Poking in IIS again.
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