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Okay, a little while ago, someone told me that I should have simply added onto an older post rather than start a new one.  I was miffed, but that's not a bad idea.  So, I tried to find some old posts and I can't.  When I click the magnifying glass at the bottom of one of my posts, I only see the most recent ones.  When I click the magnifying glass on someone else's post, I see pages and pages of their old posts.  What gives? I'm trying to find some of my older posts.  I thought that I used to be able to do this.

p.s. If this doesn't make any sense, please let me know.  
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    edited December 2011
    If your post is no longer on the first page, I think it's safe to start a follow-up thread, unless the info requires a lot of background to understand.

    That's always been my rule of thumb when I was a forum admin.

    Chances are, if it's not on page 1 nobody really remembers it anyway. Unless it's about ice rink weddings or chicken cake.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:66845d06-5d15-4bcf-bfc9-6976f3a9dd4a">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]If your post is no longer on the first page, I think it's safe to start a follow-up thread, unless the info requires a lot of background to understand. That's always been my rule of thumb when I was a forum admin. Chances are, if it's not on page 1 nobody really remembers it anyway. Unless it's about ice rink weddings or chicken cake.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]
    It wasn't on the first of second page if I remember correctly.  Like I said, I really can't seem to find all of my older posts.  I'm not upset about it anymore (this is the internet after all) and I can't even remember who it was.  I do remember being kind of surprised at how rude the person was.  Anyway, do you know how to see your old posts?
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    It was me, and it was when you had at least 5 threads on the first page, and I think 3 on the second.
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    So, Panda, would you say once it's off the first page it's not terrible to make a new thread? I don't know if you surf video game forums as well, but I used to and that's where I got the "rule of thumb." Just wondering if we're giving the same advice.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:d65b70c1-a4c0-498d-a2a0-aa96e4f4b430">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]It was me, and it was when you had at least 5 threads on the first page, and I think 3 on the second.
    Posted by PandaBurr[/QUOTE]<div>I think that you are exaggerating.  If I remember correctly, I did not have the post about the same topic on that page.  I do remember looking for it my other post, but I couldn't find it.  If you said you saw 5 posts on the same page, it's probably because you had the settings so that you view the most recent posts. Meaning that people responded to my posts more recently.  I've never heard that you were limited to starting a certain amount of posts, unless they are about the same thing. There are people on TK who start tons of posts a day.  So, what?  This board is slow so there are posts from days ago on the first page.  </div><div>
    </div><div>Still, I didn't start this post to rehash an old argument.  I was trying to find out if there was a way to find you post history, not just the most recent ones.  I'd appreciate it if anyone who knows how to do this shares their information.   </div>
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:583a5194-fccd-4851-b51a-8e56ac481ad0">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]So, Panda, would you say once it's off the first page it's not terrible to make a new thread? I don't know if you surf video game forums as well, but I used to and that's where I got the "rule of thumb." Just wondering if we're giving the same advice.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]
    There are different ways of organizing how you view posts, so what is on the first page for me, might not be on the first page for you.  You can go by the original post date/time or the most recently responded to post.  That's why sometimes a post from days or even weeks ago can pop up if you check the most recent post box.  I don't know how it looks on a PC (I have a MAC which tends to look differently) but on my computer, there's a little box on the right side of the board.  
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    It's the same check box on both, and most forums have that setting. I'm not trying to make a hard-and-fast rule. Just saying..... if your OP hasn't had a new post in 2 weeks, then start a new one and don't worry about it.

    I was trying to save you time looking for old posts by saying if you can't find them, it's okay. But No, I don't know how to find kidnapped threads. These forums have changed a lot, and sometimes are just plain screwed up. They might not exist anymore.
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  • Button5807Button5807
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    A lot of posts did vanish when we changed formats, i think that's why post counts got so screwey.

    I'd say that as long as it's a different topic post away, no one wants to see 5 posts about someones photographer problem but I wouldn't mind reading multiple posts by someone if they had really different questions. That would probably be better than a giant post asking a ton of stuff at once, it's too easy for info or advice to get lost that way.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    Some of the new knot is great.  However, I found it much easier to keep track of my posts with the old knot.  Oh, well.  Thanks, ladies.  It's no big deal.  And I fully admit that I had some semi-BSC days right before and after getting engaged.  I've mellowed out, though and I'm enjoying cohabitation.Smile
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:583a5194-fccd-4851-b51a-8e56ac481ad0">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]So, Panda, would you say once it's off the first page it's not terrible to make a new thread? I don't know if you surf video game forums as well, but I used to and that's where I got the "rule of thumb." Just wondering if we're giving the same advice.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]

    My experience is from a gaming forum too :D, but I do have it set so that threads are organized by reply on both. So, my opinion is that if it's on the first or second page, then just bump your old thread. If it's past three pages or more than several weeks, then a follow up is fine.

    Also, Goldlie, you were making way more threads in a shorter period of time than anyone else on the board. For example:
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=61786473">8/14/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=61977009">8/31/09</a>
    <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_dress-shopping-weight-loss">9/29/09</a>
    <font color="#000000"><a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62517319">10/20/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62558298">10/23/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62657204">11/02/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62755849">11/11/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62779859">11/12/09</a> (Photog related)
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62796771">11/14/09</a>
    <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62803589">11/15/09</a> (Photog related, but almost identical to post on 11/11)</font>

    Notice that the last SEVEN were made in less than a one month period. So it is very likely that the last 5 (the last 4 being made in less than a week) were on page one, and then the next 3 were on page two, like I said. Also, there were a few that I couldn't get to load, nor did I include any from other boards, so this isn't even all of them.

    And in case anybody is interested, I found the "bought the dress before the proposal without trying it on or seeing it in person" thread. <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62416190">Here's a link.</a>

    EDIT: I found one more from <a href="http://destinationweddings.theknot.com/boards/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=62758776">11/11/09</a>, making that 5 new threads in 4 days. So I think it's safe to say that I was not exaggerating.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:83607d6d-735f-4877-ab14-b7167b0e25de">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Finding old posts : My experience is from a gaming forum too :D, but I do have it set so that threads are organized by reply on both. So, my opinion is that if it's on the first or second page, then just bump your old thread. If it's past three pages or more than several weeks, then a follow up is fine. Also, Goldlie, you were making way more threads in a shorter period of time than anyone else on the board. For example: 8/14/09 8/31/09 9/29/09 10/20/09 10/23/09 11/02/09 11/11/09 11/12/09 (Photog related) 11/14/09 11/15/09 (Photog related, but almost identical to post on 11/11) Notice that the last SEVEN were made in less than a one month period. So it is very likely that the last 5 (the last 4 being made in less than a week) were on page one, and then the next 3 were on page two, like I said. Also, there were a few that I couldn't get to load, nor did I include any from other boards, so this isn't even all of them. And in case anybody is interested, I found the "bought the dress before the proposal without trying it on or seeing it in person" thread. Here's a link. <strong>EDIT: I found one more from 11/11/09 , making that 5 new threads in 4 days. So I think it's safe to say that I was not exaggerating.
    Posted by PandaBurr[</strong>/QUOTE]
    I made 5 threads in 4 days, so what?  There are no limits.   I don't remember reading anything that says you are limited to X amount of posts per week.  I'm not a member of any video game forums, so I've never heard of these unspoken "rules".<div>
    <div>I did know that I posted two similar threads.  I remember trying to look for the old thread, but I couldn't find it.  This was right when the new knot took over.  Is it possible that it was on second page?  Maybe, but  I didn't see it.  Regardless, I don't see the point to being rude about it. </div></div>
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  • AcrosthecAcrosthec
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    One of my least favorite things about the new format is the disappearance of the "My Posts" page, where I could go and see two pages worth of my most recent posts, and if someone had responded after me they were bolded so I'd know to go check it out.  I really wish they'd bring that feature back into this format.
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:ff0942eb-d694-4131-9fd7-a67b973b9034">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Finding old posts : I made 5 threads in 4 days, so what?  There are no limits.   I don't remember reading anything that says you are limited to X amount of posts per week.  I'm not a member of any video game forums, so I've never heard of these unspoken "rules". <strong>I did know that I posted two similar threads</strong>.  I remember trying to look for the old thread, but I couldn't find it.  This was right when the new knot took over.  <strong>Is it possible that it was on second page?  Maybe, but  I didn't see it.  </strong>Regardless, I don't see the point to being rude about it. 
    Posted by Goldlie11[/QUOTE]

    If I recall correctly, you actually posted more than two similar threads. You made more threads in that amount of time, that I couldn't find, about wedding planning and complaining about how your plans were changing, when you had already been told to wait until you were closer to your wedding date. Yeah, there are no rules written down about it, but bitching about your wedding plans and then bitching about being stressed out about wedding planning when you're nearly two years out (at that point) from your wedding is annoying. I understand you want to rant and that you are frustrated, but like I said the first time, you made a bio - use it. Add a blog page to it.

    Also, as previously stated, I saw five of your threads on the first page, and three on the second with the <em>default settings</em>, so it's not a matter of you not being able to find it, you're just an attention whore who is completely obsessed with her wedding and likes to use the boards as her blog.
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:eeeb768d-ba4c-41c3-99fb-d6b710513dff">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]One of my least favorite things about the new format is the disappearance of the "My Posts" page, where I could go and see two pages worth of my most recent posts, and if someone had responded after me they were bolded so I'd know to go check it out.  I really wish they'd bring that feature back into this format.
    Posted by Acrosthec[/QUOTE]

    Yes, I totally agree. I miss this function as well. Made it a lot easier to follow threads.
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    edited December 2011
    I guess I'm guilty, too. I make tons of posts, and a lot of them about wedding plans. Sorry. Foot in mouth
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  • Button5807Button5807
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    Maybe it's b/c I'm a big PW but I've never really been bothered by the amount posts someone puts up, even if it's whiney I just skim over it and go on to the next post, it's not like it's busy around here and things get lost because there are so many posts...but then again if that bothered me I'd be a huge hypocrite.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:86a6d5a7-4317-49f7-b200-e6d17a67c842">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Finding old posts : If I recall correctly, you actually posted more than two similar threads. You made more threads in that amount of time, that I couldn't find, about wedding planning and complaining about how your plans were changing, when you had already been told to wait until you were closer to your wedding date. Yeah, there are no rules written down about it, but bitching about your wedding plans and then bitching about being stressed out about wedding planning when you're nearly two years out (at that point) from your wedding is annoying. I understand you want to rant and that you are frustrated, but like I said the first time, you made a bio - use it. Add a blog page to it. Also, as previously stated, I saw five of your threads on the first page, and three on the second with the default settings , so it's not a matter of you not being able to find it, you're just an attention whore who is completely obsessed with her wedding and likes to use the boards as her blog.
    Posted by PandaBurr[/QUOTE]
    Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so I will respect your feelings.  I still don't see how you have to the right to tell me that I did indeed see the old post (which I didn't).  Last time I checked, you were not standing over my shoulder watching me.  You certainly don't have to read any of my posts if you find them offensive.    <div>
    </div><div>At this point it's just getting ridiculous and I don't want to talk about it anymore.  I'm sorry that the knot doesn't have a function that allows people to keep better track of their posts.  I thought maybe those who are more computer savvy would know a way to find old posts.  Apparently that is not the case.  </div>
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:9c62ee8f-3b0c-4fd7-ba6c-8e389ffa7e22">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]I guess I'm guilty, too. I make tons of posts, and a lot of them about wedding plans. Sorry.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]
    I'm still confused about what I did that was "wrong" because this is a wedding board.  I could understand if this were a board about another topic.  Anyway, I'm not stressing it.  Jeana, I love reading your posts (both wedding related and NWR) because they are so funny (even if you are pissed).  Post on!
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  • PandaBurrPandaBurr member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:9c62ee8f-3b0c-4fd7-ba6c-8e389ffa7e22">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]I guess I'm guilty, too. I make tons of posts, and a lot of them about wedding plans. Sorry.
    Posted by jeanacorina[/QUOTE]

    Yours don't bother me because you're actually pretty darn close to your wedding date. I guess Goldlie's just bug me because she kept bitching about her plans falling through even after people told her to wait until she's a bit closer to her date. Then she said she was too stressed out about planning so she was going to take everyone's advice and wait, but didn't. Eh, whatevs though. theknot just ain't what it used to be. GBCK!

    (No, really. I was gonna GBCK anyway. I have a lot of things on my plate right now, so I'll be gone for a while.)
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:a4805951-6a4b-4797-845a-6cd80a14ca14">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Finding old posts : Yours don't bother me because you're actually pretty darn close to your wedding date. I guess Goldlie's just bug me because she kept bitching about her plans falling through even after people told her to wait until she's a bit closer to her date. Then she said she was too stressed out about planning so she was going to take everyone's advice and wait, but didn't. Eh, whatevs though. theknot just ain't what it used to be. GBCK! (No, really. I was gonna GBCK anyway. I have a lot of things on my plate right now, so I'll be gone for a while.)
    Posted by PandaBurr[/QUOTE]
    You're ridiculous.  Seriously,do you live with me?  I'm not contacting vendors, so I don't consider myself planning.   Honestly, why don't you concentrate on yourself instead counting my posts?  <div>
    </div><div>If you don't like what I post, why even open them?  That's just common sense.</div>
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  • Button5807Button5807
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_finding-old-posts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:b57d6755-bcd8-42e5-936c-173a528b8622Post:f792fcee-7206-416f-849e-1c3836600ace">Re: Finding old posts</a>:
    [QUOTE]A favorite quote from my grandfather: "If you two kids don't knock it off, I'm turning the g*d car around."
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    lol oceana i heart you
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  • desertsundesertsun member
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    Hey, can we add GBCK to our dictionary, please? I don't know that one yet. Does it mean Panda is going away? B/c that would make me sad. I like it when people just say what they think without a lot of sugar coating. But I do also like Goldlie. I'm not taking sides. ;)
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  • Button5807Button5807
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    GBCK = Goodbye Cruel Knot. It's usually used when someone makes a post to announce that they aren't posting anymore, presumably to get attention.
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  • jeanacorinajeanacorina
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    Duly noted.
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