Poll of the Day > the person who was suicidal just now, I hope they are ok

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Zikten
06/11/19 2:30:07 PM
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I have always said it's a mistake to mark those posts. someone in that topic said "marked. go seek help"

that post was wrong. and it was wrong of the mods to cut him off from support. I think this site's policy on suicide topics is all wrong and backwards.
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PK_Spam
06/11/19 2:32:39 PM
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Agreed

But the mods here are largely stupid too. They have their priorities all mixed up.
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WastelandCowboy
06/11/19 2:43:37 PM
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Its a liability issue. Simple as that.

Someone posts about being suicidal and GameFAQs has to protect itself from liability of the suicide and the user from being goaded into committing suicide by others.
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Zikten
06/11/19 2:44:59 PM
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I'e never actually seen someone trolled in a suicide topic in all like 20 years that I have been here. maybe it's happened but I don't believe it is as common as the mods say. I get disturbed when I look at a topic and it's full of people offering help and support and kindness. and then the mod shuts it down

I know they just care about not getting sued. but it's cruel
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BobbyButthurt
06/11/19 2:48:01 PM
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I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.
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Zikten
06/11/19 2:49:44 PM
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BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

because this is where he chose to come for help. nobody in that topic was trolling him. I just do not get why people think you need to shut that stuff down everytime without thinking about the positives

he WAS getting help. from PotD

what if this was the only cry for help he made. and now he's just alone. who knows why he wouldn't go elsewhere but maybe that's the case. he might have just said "I will try PotD and then if they dont' help then......."

maybe he can't find a doctor. who knows
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Cacciato
06/11/19 2:50:22 PM
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BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

Lol
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WastelandCowboy
06/11/19 2:51:35 PM
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Zikten posted...
BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

because this is where he chose to come for help. nobody in that topic was trolling him. I just do not get why people think you need to shut that stuff down everytime without thinking about the positives

he WAS getting help. from PotD

what if this was the only cry for help he made. and now he's just alone. who knows why he wouldn't go elsewhere but maybe that's the case. he might have just said "I will try PotD and then if they dont' help then......."

maybe he can't find a doctor. who knows

He needs a psychologist. Not input from a bunch of randoms on PotD.
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MICHALECOLE
06/11/19 2:59:08 PM
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BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

His blood is on your hands
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Pikazard1
06/11/19 3:27:33 PM
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yeah, but the thing is with a psychologist, is that it take time and effort for things to get cleared for appointments. something that this individual probably didn't have access to. and POTD may not be the best place to get help, but at least there are those who try and make an effort to do so.

hopefully being forcefully removed didn't make that particular situation be a breaking point, and something bad happened as a result. sure, I know i'm a random, and there are those who may or may not like me, but there are times where I try to offer some help by talking through pm's, etc.

can't say I noticed him before, but have seen his postings in topics recently, and he seemed ok, and now this :(
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LinkPizza
06/11/19 3:34:51 PM
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While PotD may not be the best place to go, it really depends. Some people here are pretty close. And have made bonds. And are basically friends. Not to mention, not everyone can get a doctor. Maybe they love far from anywhere without a good means of travel. Or maybe its the money. I heard they can be expensive. Maybe he just needed to talk a little. Shutting him down like this isnt helpful. Its probably worse than if he didnt even try...
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 3:46:02 PM
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Zikten posted...
I have always said it's a mistake to mark those posts.


It's more a mistake posting here about it when everything offends mods. Suicide/depression forums are a thing though.
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LinkPizza
06/11/19 3:59:23 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
Zikten posted...
I have always said it's a mistake to mark those posts.


It's more a mistake posting here about it when everything offends mods. Suicide/depression forums are a thing though.

You have to find the right ones, though. I think there was something recently where a site gave the girl advice on how to kill herself...
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 4:06:23 PM
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LinkPizza posted...
You have to find the right ones, though. I think there was something recently where a site gave the girl advice on how to kill herself...


It's not a issue finding the right ones and the pros far outweigh the cons in most cases. I did read the story you said though and by my understanding they were only giving her advice on her situation and that's what the forums are for. It wasn't telling her she absolutely should do it. Also you have folk who have a incurable illness and so on. Suicide is a grey area.

Still I digress. Forums aimed at mental health are suggested for mental health issues as they often are a good support network. Getting professional help too is advisable.
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ClarkDuke
06/11/19 4:45:01 PM
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WastelandCowboy posted...
Zikten posted...
BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

because this is where he chose to come for help. nobody in that topic was trolling him. I just do not get why people think you need to shut that stuff down everytime without thinking about the positives

he WAS getting help. from PotD

what if this was the only cry for help he made. and now he's just alone. who knows why he wouldn't go elsewhere but maybe that's the case. he might have just said "I will try PotD and then if they dont' help then......."

maybe he can't find a doctor. who knows

He needs a psychologist. Not input from a bunch of randoms on PotD.

you know Zikten, when he isn't soapboxing for rich kids who murder their families, he's making backhanded remarks about the Jewish soccer players, ok?
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CedarPointcp
06/11/19 4:58:56 PM
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Zikten posted...
I'e never actually seen someone trolled in a suicide topic in all like 20 years that I have been here. maybe it's happened but I don't believe it is as common as the mods say. I get disturbed when I look at a topic and it's full of people offering help and support and kindness. and then the mod shuts it down

I know they just care about not getting sued. but it's cruel

was it koga? and i personally have seen someone trolled in a topic like that and the person that trolled him was modded or suspended or something
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Zikten
06/11/19 5:09:36 PM
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it wasn't Koga. I don't remember the name. it was someone who doesn't post much. not sure if I ever saw their name before. I didn't think to remember it before the topic got deleted
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CedarPointcp
06/11/19 5:12:49 PM
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i've seen users who were critical of how this site handles that stuff. Like they said that the mods never give out resources etc.......They're just very tough on users who bring it up
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Mover_of_Zigs
06/11/19 5:17:13 PM
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Someone in that state of mind might much rather come to a community like this where they may feel more comfortable for support rather than calling a suicide hotline to talk to someone who, while having the best intentions, get paid to tell you it'll be ok
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SunWuKung420
06/11/19 5:22:34 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
LinkPizza posted...
You have to find the right ones, though. I think there was something recently where a site gave the girl advice on how to kill herself...


It's not a issue finding the right ones and the pros far outweigh the cons in most cases. I did read the story you said though and by my understanding they were only giving her advice on her situation and that's what the forums are for. It wasn't telling her she absolutely should do it.


She was on a pro-suicide site. They encouraged it and gave her advice on how to do it.
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Zikten
06/11/19 5:26:34 PM
#21:


he messaged me and said he's ok
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CedarPointcp
06/11/19 5:28:47 PM
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did he get suspended? iirc your account gets locked and you have to sign something to unlock it. So i've heard.
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DPsx7
06/11/19 5:29:15 PM
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Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.
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ClarkDuke
06/11/19 5:31:42 PM
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Zikten posted...
he messaged me and said he's ok


CedarPointcp posted...
did he get suspended? iirc your account gets locked and you have to sign something to unlock it. So i've heard.

Zikten is making stuff up for attention, say it ain't so, ok?
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Zikten
06/11/19 5:31:57 PM
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he got suspended
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Cacciato
06/11/19 5:33:46 PM
#26:


DPsx7 posted...
Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.

Why is your sig so stupid?
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 5:52:18 PM
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DPsx7 posted...
Doesn't affect me in any way.


Your thoughts don't matter though, ok?
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DPsx7
06/11/19 6:45:34 PM
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Cacciato posted...
DPsx7 posted...
Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.

Why is your sig so stupid?


Why are you? Go away.
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DPsx7
06/11/19 6:48:55 PM
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wwinterj25 posted...
DPsx7 posted...
Doesn't affect me in any way.


Your thoughts don't matter though, ok?


They shouldn't. What do you care how I choose to live? Same reason why I don't give a damn about all these other 'groups' that keep popping up. Let them do what they want as long as it doesn't interfere with everyone else. I DO have a problem when all these losers demand extra privileges or a month of pride. Because now you're coming across as entitled and looking for handouts.
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MICHALECOLE
06/11/19 6:51:48 PM
#30:


Cacciato posted...
DPsx7 posted...
Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.

Why is your sig so stupid?

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wwinterj25
06/11/19 6:56:49 PM
#31:


DPsx7 posted...
What do you care how I choose to live?


What gave you the idea I do? I'd have thought what I wrote says the complete opposite, ok?
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DPsx7
06/11/19 7:19:14 PM
#32:


wwinterj25 posted...
DPsx7 posted...
What do you care how I choose to live?


What gave you the idea I do? I'd have thought what I wrote says the complete opposite, ok?


You said my thoughts don't matter. When it comes to all this hot button BS going around I said good, why should my choices affect you? Maybe you had a different line of thinking so whatever.
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 7:22:53 PM
#33:


DPsx7 posted...
You said my thoughts don't matter.


That's because your existence doesn't matter, ok?
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DPsx7
06/11/19 7:45:37 PM
#34:


wwinterj25 posted...
DPsx7 posted...
You said my thoughts don't matter.


That's because your existence doesn't matter, ok?


Oh, so you're just jealous. Gotcha. Like I said - don't even give a shit. You wanna be wrong be my guest.
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 8:10:36 PM
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SunWuKung420
06/11/19 8:13:47 PM
#36:


Honestly, with how much people struggle with their own existence, telling someone else that their existence doesn't matter, is one of the worst things to say to a person.

A person must really hate themselves to be able to treat another being like that.
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 8:15:44 PM
#37:


SunWuKung420 posted...
Honestly, with how much people struggle with their own existence, telling someone else that their existence doesn't matter, is one of the worst things to say to a person.


Tell that to paedophiles, child molesters, murders and any other form of scum, ok?

SunWuKung420 posted...
A person must really hate themselves to be able to treat another being like that.


Better than having my head so far up my own arse my hands just type what I see, ok?
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Solid Sonic
06/11/19 8:16:07 PM
#38:


BobbyButthurt posted...
I did the right thing by marking that topic. Now he can hopefully go get help instead of posting here. I dont know why you dont understand that this isnt the place for those types of attention seeking topics.

High opinion of yourself there.
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Sarcasthma
06/11/19 8:17:12 PM
#39:


SunWuKung420 posted...
Honestly, with how much people struggle with their own existence, telling someone else that their existence doesn't matter, is one of the worst things to say to a person.

It ranks right down there with making fun of someone who had a stroke.
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Mead
06/11/19 8:17:16 PM
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If I ever feel suicidal Ill make sure to not post for help on gamefaqs

Theyd rather those folks just die rather than post
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Solid Sonic
06/11/19 8:18:20 PM
#41:


Mead posted...
If I ever feel suicidal Ill make sure to not post for help on gamefaqs

Theyd rather those folks just die rather than post

I feel like people here wouldn't care if I died.

It makes me feel lonely.
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 8:19:26 PM
#42:


Mead posted...
Theyd rather those folks just die rather than post


That's a bit extreme. I'd rather they get help though personally and GameFAQs isn't the place for that.
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Solid Sonic
06/11/19 8:20:37 PM
#43:


wwinterj25 posted...
Mead posted...
Theyd rather those folks just die rather than post


That's a bit extreme. I'd rather they get help though personally and GameFAQs isn't the place for that.

To be fair I can see the appeal of wanting GameFAQs users to know you're feeling low. You spend a lot of time here (theoretically), you can think along the same lines as the other users who visit this site.
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wwinterj25
06/11/19 8:21:54 PM
#44:


Solid Sonic posted...
To be fair I can see the appeal of wanting GameFAQs users to know you're feeling low. You spend a lot of time here (theoretically), you can think along the same lines as the other users who visit this site.


However this is GameFAQs. Also mods don't like "hot topic" issues because feelings.
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Solid Sonic
06/11/19 8:22:32 PM
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I mean personally when I feel pissed off and angry at my life I just endure it. I don't drink or smoke weed or whatever, I just put up with all the negative thoughts and it really eats away at me.

Stories of mass violence in the "civilized" world also have a tendency to make me become very detached internally. The lack of value for human life has a numbing effect on me that's hard to shake.
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Cacciato
06/11/19 8:31:06 PM
#46:


MICHALECOLE posted...
Cacciato posted...
DPsx7 posted...
Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.

Why is your sig so stupid?

@yutterh

Show them your sig


Bieber that I think about it, its funny because he got butthurt about me sigging his comment on illegal immigrants coming over here and abusing, in his words, social media.
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MICHALECOLE
06/11/19 8:32:59 PM
#47:


Cacciato posted...
MICHALECOLE posted...
Cacciato posted...
DPsx7 posted...
Oh, it's clear as day the mods are always wrong, without fail. But as far as suicide, who cares. It's their choice just like religion or politics. Doesn't affect me in any way. 9 times out of 10 it's just trolling for attention anyway.

Why is your sig so stupid?

@yutterh

Show them your sig


Bieber that I think about it, its funny because he got butthurt about me sigging his comment on illegal immigrants coming over here and abusing, in his words, social media.

Did you just say Bieber that I think about it
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DPsx7
06/11/19 8:53:18 PM
#48:


wwinterj25 posted...
SunWuKung420 posted...
Honestly, with how much people struggle with their own existence, telling someone else that their existence doesn't matter, is one of the worst things to say to a person.


Tell that to paedophiles, child molesters, murders and any other form of scum, ok?

SunWuKung420 posted...
A person must really hate themselves to be able to treat another being like that.


Better than having my head so far up my own arse my hands just type what I see, ok?


Doesn't bother me. Nothing anyone says could. I know where I'm at. It's more a 'them' problem for being so far behind.

Who cares if that's what people are into? It's pictures online. Kids, furries, leather and rope, I'm not into it and doesn't matter if anyone else is.

Careful, you may already be at that point.
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Bugmeat
06/11/19 8:56:48 PM
#49:


I'm glad those topics aren't allowed. I don't want to see that shit all over the place. And that's exactly what would happen here if those sort of topics weren't shut down. They aren't going to get the help they need from Gfaqs and we'd get way too many topics about it. Fuck that noise. I mean, I certainly don't want them to do it. But I don't want to be surrounded with their attention seeking either.

I've been there. I sat for hours beside the railroad tracks waiting for a train that thankfully never came. So don't think for a second that I don't know what it feels like. I still have a journal with dozens of pages of vitriol directed at myself. But I wasn't gonna come on here and post about it, forcing you all to put up with it. Why? Because this isnt the place for it.


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mooreandrew58
06/11/19 8:56:57 PM
#50:


LinkPizza posted...
While PotD may not be the best place to go, it really depends. Some people here are pretty close. And have made bonds. And are basically friends. Not to mention, not everyone can get a doctor. Maybe they love far from anywhere without a good means of travel. Or maybe its the money. I heard they can be expensive. Maybe he just needed to talk a little. Shutting him down like this isnt helpful. Its probably worse than if he didnt even try...


Sometimes all a person needs is someone to talk vent to also.

Had a friend of a friend call me once at 3 in the morning asking for our mutual friend who lived with us. I had work in the morning and told him to call back the next day. Next day I heard he tried killing himself. Really bugged me cause nothing sounded off when he called, he didnt try to insist when I told him to call back later, and calling at absurd hours was normal for him as he did generally lack any respect for people in that regard. Had he succeeded in his attempt though id probably still be beating myself up over it.
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