[arch-general] makepkg running as root

[Aaron Griffin]

On Jan 21, 2008 9:33 PM, richard terry <rterry at gnumed.net> wrote:
> Sometimes I build packages from AUR, and (obviously wrongly), do this as root.
>
> Today I got this message:
>
> ==> ERROR: Running makepkg as root is a BAD idea and can cause
>     permanent, catastrophic damage to your system. If you
>     wish to run as root, please use the --asroot option.
>
> Can someone explain.

What's to explain that that message didn't already explain?