diff --git a/sxbm b/sxbm
index e5785ae..8f71dd0 100755
--- a/sxbm
+++ b/sxbm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ ENCRYPTION="0"
 #################
 
 die() {
-  [ -n "$1" ] && printf "$*\n" > /dev/stderr
+  [ -n "$1" ] && printf "$*\n" >&2
   exit 1
 }