diff --git a/code/datums/components/edit_complainer.dm b/code/datums/components/edit_complainer.dm
index aaac9aed2d4d..fb69b67a5e9d 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/edit_complainer.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/edit_complainer.dm
@@ -22,4 +22,4 @@
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 
 	var/atom/movable/master = parent
-	master.say(pick(say_lines))
+	master.visible_message(pick(say_lines))