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- Any unacceptable content (including but not limited to posts, user names, or subject lines) will be deleted.
- We do not allow harassing, threatening, racist, abusive, hateful, violent, vulgar, or obscene language or behavior.
- Participation in, encouragement, or suggestion of any illegal behavior is cause for immediate deletion and suspension of posting privileges, and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
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