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cjsdowg 09/22/23 7:51:40 PM #1:	I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea. --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:976246056] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BloodMoon7 09/22/23 7:52:57 PM #2:	No but it's kinda fucking weird tbh --- My maid will hear about this. <cite>BloodMoon7 posted [p:976246089] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>No but it's kinda fucking weird tbh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 09/22/23 7:53:57 PM #3:	I don't see the problem with that --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: Baldurs Gate 3, Carol Reed Mysteries series, DMC 3:SE (Modded), & Spyro 3.5: Return to the Forgotten Realms He/Him <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:976246102] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>I don't see the problem with that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Giacomo_Hawkins 09/22/23 8:02:35 PM #5:	cjsdowg posted... I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea. It sends a very clear signal that you have no desire to engage in conversation with others, so in that way yes it is anti-social. It sucks that this was a mandatory dinner event, because in a situation like this it's better to gracefully decline an invitation than to go to it and be so stand-offish. There's nothing wrong with not wanting to be amongst crowds, and I hope your job had a good reason for making this mandatory beyond the typical ra ra ra let's all mingle and network event for the sake of corporate culture. As for the issue you describe with not being able to distinguish a conversation in a crowd, that is consistent with auditory processing disorder, which can be diagnosed with special tests, though even with a diagnosis "treatment" is more of a learning to deal with it situation. With a diagnosis though, you may be eligible for disability accommodations at your workplace depending on your national laws. --- Will the little voice in the back of my mind screaming "This is a bad idea" please yield the floor. --Mikey Chivalry be hanged, and so will you. <cite>Giacomo_Hawkins posted [p:976246259] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea.</quote>It sends a very clear signal that you have no desire to engage in conversation with others, so in that way yes it is anti-social. It sucks that this was a mandatory dinner event, because in a situation like this it's better to gracefully decline an invitation than to go to it and be so stand-offish.There's nothing wrong with not wanting to be amongst crowds, and I hope your job had a good reason for making this mandatory beyond the typical ra ra ra let's all mingle and network event for the sake of corporate culture.As for the issue you describe with not being able to distinguish a conversation in a crowd, that is consistent with auditory processing disorder, which can be diagnosed with special tests, though even with a diagnosis "treatment" is more of a learning to deal with it situation. With a diagnosis though, you may be eligible for disability accommodations at your workplace depending on your national laws. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 09/22/23 8:04:52 PM #6:	if it's for work you just kinda have to suck it up, unfortunately. hopefully you could at least wear a mask without people saying shit though --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:976246296] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>if it's for work you just kinda have to suck it up, unfortunately. hopefully you could at least wear a mask without people saying shit though </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pikachuchupika 09/22/23 8:15:15 PM #7:	Yes, it's anti-social. And it makes you look weird too. But I guess it depends on the venue. If it's a formal thing then yeah, weird. If it's a like big party and everyone is getting drunk, then it doesn't matter. <cite>Pikachuchupika posted [p:976246476] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Yes, it's anti-social. And it makes you look weird too. But I guess it depends on the venue. If it's a formal thing then yeah, weird. If it's a like big party and everyone is getting drunk, then it doesn't matter. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarthGoomba 09/22/23 8:47:42 PM #8:	cjsdowg posted... This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way? Yeah, speech in noise has been difficult for me the past few years It can even become painful sometimes when people get into volume wars and just keep getting louder and louder I always prefer quieter gatherings --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:976247087] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?</quote>Yeah, speech in noise has been difficult for me the past few yearsIt can even become painful sometimes when people get into volume wars and just keep getting louder and louderI always prefer quieter gatherings </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TetsuoS2 09/22/23 8:55:33 PM #9:	thronedfire2 posted... if it's for work you just kinda have to suck it up, unfortunately. --- the local octopus( ) <cite>TetsuoS2 posted [p:976247222] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>thronedfire2 posted... </cite><quote>if it's for work you just kinda have to suck it up, unfortunately.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SayHeyyShohei 09/22/23 8:58:26 PM #10:	BloodMoon7 posted... No but it's kinda fucking weird tbh It's weird because it is antisocial. --- Welcome to the Twilight Zone <cite>SayHeyyShohei posted [p:976247280] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>BloodMoon7 posted... </cite><quote>No but it's kinda fucking weird tbh</quote>It's weird because it is antisocial. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spin4Fun359663 09/22/23 8:59:11 PM #11:	Why did you even go? <cite>Spin4Fun359663 posted [p:976247293] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Why did you even go? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 09/22/23 9:00:13 PM #12:	although I have to add that this is exactly the kind of dinner event that I "have to attend" that I would basically make up any excuse to get out of in the past. right now I love my current employer and coworkers and we'd probably have a ton of fun on a night out. --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:976247310] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>although I have to add that this is exactly the kind of dinner event that I "have to attend" that I would basically make up any excuse to get out of in the past.right now I love my current employer and coworkers and we'd probably have a ton of fun on a night out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Korey 09/22/23 9:04:38 PM #13:	If your're siiting at a table with other poeple, it's definitely anti-social. And arguably rude. If you're already by yourself, table or not, it should be fine, though. --- https://i.imgur.com/PpxZDof.png \| https://i.imgur.com/xMGLcGE.png https://i.imgur.com/nsBw6Sy.png \| https://imgtc.com/i/sBYBaew.png <cite>The_Korey posted [p:976247409] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>If your're siiting at a table with other poeple, it's definitely anti-social. And arguably rude. If you're already by yourself, table or not, it should be fine, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EthanSilver 09/22/23 9:05:44 PM #14:	Yes, but it can depend on the setting, could just be a casual immediate family thing. <cite>EthanSilver posted [p:976247426] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Yes, but it can depend on the setting, could just be a casual immediate family thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 09/22/23 9:06:58 PM #15:	Tc is now called that headphone guy by is coworkers behind his back <cite>Axiom posted [p:976247447] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Tc is now called that headphone guy by is coworkers behind his back</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
potdnewb 09/22/23 9:08:12 PM #16:	yes <cite>potdnewb posted [p:976247479] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>yes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TetsuoS2 09/22/23 9:10:58 PM #17:	also kind of rude, imo. --- the local octopus( ) <cite>TetsuoS2 posted [p:976247514] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>also kind of rude, imo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dioxxys 09/22/23 9:15:18 PM #18:	The_Korey posted... If your're siiting at a table with other poeple, it's definitely anti-social. And arguably rude. If you're already by yourself, table or not, it should be fine, though. <cite>dioxxys posted [p:976247594] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>The_Korey posted... </cite><quote>If your're siiting at a table with other poeple, it's definitely anti-social. And arguably rude. If you're already by yourself, table or not, it should be fine, though.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 09/22/23 9:19:02 PM #19:	Thanks for everyone's point of view on this situation. Giacomo_Hawkins posted... As for the issue you describe with not being able to distinguish a conversation in a crowd, that is consistent with auditory processing disorder, which can be diagnosed with special tests, though even with a diagnosis "treatment" is more of a learning to deal with it situation. With a diagnosis though, you may be eligible for disability accommodations at your workplace depending on your national laws. Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that. --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:976247652] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Thanks for everyone's point of view on this situation. Giacomo_Hawkins posted... </cite><quote>As for the issue you describe with not being able to distinguish a conversation in a crowd, that is consistent with auditory processing disorder, which can be diagnosed with special tests, though even with a diagnosis "treatment" is more of a learning to deal with it situation. With a diagnosis though, you may be eligible for disability accommodations at your workplace depending on your national laws.</quote>Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MabusIncarnate 09/22/23 9:19:55 PM #20:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] This is basically what I was going to say, I have no issue with it, but I could see people finding it strange or off. --- And as the people bend, The moral fabric dies, Then country can't pretend to ignore its peoples cries. <cite>MabusIncarnate posted [p:976247673] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> This is basically what I was going to say, I have no issue with it, but I could see people finding it strange or off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EDF-5 09/22/23 9:21:12 PM #21:	You are telling everyone at the table they ain't worth it <cite>EDF-5 posted [p:976247711] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>You are telling everyone atthe table they ain't worth it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarcoRubio 09/22/23 9:31:33 PM #22:	Antisocial and weird as fuck --- Confirmed unbiased <cite>MarcoRubio posted [p:976247877] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Antisocial and weird as fuck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giacomo_Hawkins 09/22/23 9:31:37 PM #23:	cjsdowg posted... Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that. There are other explanations, but if you're jumping to autism so quickly you may already have good reason to suspect this is related. If that's the case, don't shy away from a diagnosis because it's better to know, and you can request an accommodation which will improve things for you at work. --- Will the little voice in the back of my mind screaming "This is a bad idea" please yield the floor. --Mikey Chivalry be hanged, and so will you. <cite>Giacomo_Hawkins posted [p:976247879] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that.</quote>There are other explanations, but if you're jumping to autism so quickly you may already have good reason to suspect this is related. If that's the case, don't shy away from a diagnosis because it's better to know, and you can request an accommodation which will improve things for you at work. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gremlynn 09/22/23 9:35:02 PM #24:	any dinner event where you can find your own secluded table has absolutely no reason to be mandatory. what the fuck. --- "Now, was that civilized? No, clearly not. Fun, but in no sense civilized." <cite>Gremlynn posted [p:976247935] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>any dinner event where you can find your own secluded table has absolutely no reason to be mandatory. what the fuck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
googs19 09/22/23 9:45:50 PM #25:	cjsdowg posted... Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that. Honestly, when you described the situation my first thought was that it sounds exactly like a couple of my friends with autism. I have trouble making out speech on a crowded room too, but usually just pretend like I'm listening and nod along hoping I won't be expected to actually participate. <cite>googs19 posted [p:976248118] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>Damn auditory processing issues are symptoms of autism, I hope it isn't that.</quote>Honestly, when you described the situation my first thought was that it sounds exactly like a couple of my friends with autism.I have trouble making out speech on a crowded room too, but usually just pretend like I'm listening and nod along hoping I won't be expected to actually participate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gremlynn 09/22/23 9:47:44 PM #26:	also i totally get you tc. in a dense crowd where it all turns into a wall of noise i can deal just fine, but sparsely crowded i can still pick out each individual voice and try to process them all at once along with registering every little sound and cannot focus on ANYTHING. --- "Now, was that civilized? No, clearly not. Fun, but in no sense civilized." <cite>Gremlynn posted [p:976248149] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>also i totally get you tc. in a dense crowd where it all turns into a wall of noise i can deal just fine, but sparsely crowded i can still pick out each individual voice and try to process them all at once along with registering every little sound and cannot focus on ANYTHING. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tenlaar 09/22/23 9:55:56 PM #27:	Thats pretty much the definition of anti-social behavior. <cite>Tenlaar posted [p:976248304] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Thats pretty much the definition of anti-social behavior. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AloneIBreak 09/22/23 9:59:37 PM #28:	Its an overt declaration that youre not interested in conversation with those around you --- "I do not imply... that we should always suppress the utterance of intolerant philosophies" - Karl Popper <cite>AloneIBreak posted [p:976248367] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Its an overt declaration that youre not interested in conversation with those around you </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Guide 09/23/23 3:27:33 PM #30:	It's not necessarily wrong, except it is still generally socially wrong. If you don't get it, it's not your fault. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976260143] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>It's not necessarily wrong, except it is still generally socially wrong. If you don't get it, it's not your fault. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VeesMcGees 09/23/23 3:29:19 PM #31:	It is, but each person has different needs. If there were any speeches, Id think itd be rude to keep the headphones in during those, but during time that was open for whatever, keeping away with headphones on is valid even if its antisocial. Antisocial behavior that doesnt harm others shouldnt be ostracized or penalized. <cite>VeesMcGees posted [p:976260171] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>It is, but each person has different needs. If there were any speeches, Id think itd be rude to keep the headphones in during those, but during time that was open for whatever, keeping away with headphones on is valid even if its antisocial.Antisocial behavior that doesnt harm others shouldnt be ostracized or penalized. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Forest_Temple 09/23/23 3:33:18 PM #32:	Guide posted... It's not necessarily wrong, except it is still generally socially wrong. If you don't get it, it's not your fault. I mean I let my beer belly hang out with stains on my shirt and letbmy kids run around wild at Walmart. People say "Oh you're a trash parent" yada yada yada. Social standards are stupid and primitive. --- Gamefaqs internal affairs chief and commander. Keeping the mods in line and fighting corruption. <cite>Forest_Temple posted [p:976260250] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Guide posted... </cite><quote>It's not necessarily wrong, except it is still generally socially wrong. If you don't get it, it's not your fault.</quote>I mean I let my beer belly hang out with stains on my shirt and letbmy kids run around wild at Walmart. People say "Oh you're a trash parent" yada yada yada. Social standards are stupid and primitive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/23/23 3:35:23 PM #33:	Forest_Temple posted... I mean I let my beer belly hang out with stains on my shirt and letbmy kids run around wild at Walmart. People say "Oh you're a trash parent" yada yada yada. Social standards are stupid and primitive. joke or not, i still laughed/10 --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976260296] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Forest_Temple posted... </cite><quote>I mean I let my beer belly hang out with stains on my shirt and letbmy kids run around wild at Walmart. People say "Oh you're a trash parent" yada yada yada. Social standards are stupid and primitive.</quote>joke or not, i still laughed/10 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
runewalshPSiv 09/23/23 3:36:33 PM #34:	MarcoRubio posted... Antisocial and weird as fuck This unless you are autistic. --- There's no sensation to compare with this Suspended animation, a state of bliss <cite>runewalshPSiv posted [p:976260319] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>MarcoRubio posted... </cite><quote>Antisocial and weird as fuck</quote>This unless you are autistic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ironman2009 09/23/23 3:36:58 PM #35:	MarcoRubio posted... Antisocial and weird as fuck --- THRILLHO <cite>ironman2009 posted [p:976260323] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>MarcoRubio posted... </cite><quote>Antisocial and weird as fuck</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guide 09/23/23 3:39:14 PM #36:	runewalshPSiv posted... This unless you are autistic. I mean, it would be either way, it's just one is deliberate and the other is more likely to be incidental. --- evening main 2.4356848e+91 https://youtu.be/Acn5IptKWQU <cite>Guide posted [p:976260369] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>runewalshPSiv posted... </cite><quote>This unless you are autistic.</quote>I mean, it would be either way, it's just one is deliberate and the other is more likely to be incidental. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 09/23/23 3:44:39 PM #37:	Axiom posted... Tc is now called that headphone guy by is coworkers behind his back FWIW, this. --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:976260493] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Axiom posted... </cite><quote>Tc is now called that headphone guy by is coworkers behind his back</quote>FWIW, this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 09/23/23 6:55:31 PM #38:	Yes, it's incredibly rude. --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:976264022] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Yes, it's incredibly rude. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nirvanas_Nox 09/23/23 7:07:25 PM #39:	cjsdowg posted... I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea. Nope I'm the same way. Even when I go out to resturants, even though I know no one is looking at me it feels that way and I can't eat so I end up taking my order home and earing it there. If I'm with friends or family I'll definitely put in headphones to kill some of the noise. Though I was diagnosed with autism quite recently. --- Make sure not to bleed over the discs.- Xiciassa NOT IN MY CANTINA! - Bartender <cite>Nirvanas_Nox posted [p:976264234] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>cjsdowg posted... </cite><quote>I had to attend a dinner event for work, and I looked for a secluded table where I could wear headphones. I didnt feel comfortable eating in front of people with the Covid pandemic going on. Besides, I have trouble with crowds. This might sound odd, but its like I cant filter out other peoples conversations, so all I hear is a loud noise of voices, and it is like mumbling all at once (Does anyone else feel that way?) Anyway, I found a spot and put on my headphones. But now I think that was a bad idea.</quote>Nope I'm the same way. Even when I go out to resturants, even though I know no one is looking at me it feels that way and I can't eat so I end up taking my order home and earing it there. If I'm with friends or family I'll definitely put in headphones to kill some of the noise. Though I was diagnosed with autism quite recently. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 09/23/23 7:08:55 PM #40:	what headphones do you wear tc. is it like airpods? --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: Baldurs Gate 3, Carol Reed Mysteries series, DMC 3:SE (Modded), & Spyro 3.5: Return to the Forgotten Realms He/Him <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:976264266] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>what headphones do you wear tc. is it like airpods? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 09/23/23 8:10:01 PM #41:	Ratchetrockon posted... what headphones do you wear tc. is it like airpods? Something like this. i like those since I can hid them under my collar . --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:976265214] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>Ratchetrockon posted... </cite><quote>what headphones do you wear tc. is it like airpods?</quote>Something like this. i like those since I can hid them under my collar . </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cassie 09/23/23 9:01:38 PM #42:	I do it because I get overwhelmed in public places easily and having music on centers me. --- Blackpool Combat Club fangirl for life. <cite>Cassie posted [p:976266176] in Is it anti... [t:80574430]...</cite> <quote>I do it because I get overwhelmed in public places easily and having music on centers me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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