Reactions from building residents to the hack were positive. A note from the Media Laboratory building services indicated the hack would be dismantled later in the evening.
Although the "Pei Toilet" is pink, Pascal Chesnais, noted for his hacks involving the color pink, denies any involvement. "Perhaps the hackers were paying tribute, or trying to taunt me... In either case, I have too much real work to do," said Chesnais. "However, nothing prevents me from taking action later in the semester."
Adam Cotner and Pascal Chesnais contributed to this story