Example.com has been updated after 11 years
web.archive.org
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Old text
This domain is for use in illustrative examples in documents. You may use this domain in literature without prior coordination or asking for permission.
New text:
This domain is for use in documentation examples without needing permission. Avoid use in operations.
The text is fine but I think it would look better in red.
I think this had the new text before October 1 for me in the US, but the change has definitely been up for at least a few weeks.
Probably meaningless but feels ominous.