FabSwingers.com forum: Missing the lady love

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Fire a few of the males at random, hire some women.

Gender imbalance being addressed, the remaining men may hate you but they'll fear you. Some will fancy you even more.

Sorted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer working with men. The conversation is usually better. I'm my opinion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hire me as your assistant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter"

I bet the lads all like your rack though, specially when you wear your see through blouse.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

I work with 99% men. I absolutely hate it. I need the company of women

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I'd be happy working with men!

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Most of my colleagues are guys, I much prefer it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer working with chaps, they are simpler souls and I'm very un-girly in work mode.

However, darling Knitter, I shall send some sparkly, twirly, pink, fluffy booby hugs in your general direction because you sound like you need them.

Snogaroos. HHx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer working with chaps, they are simpler souls and I'm very un-girly in work mode.

However, darling Knitter, I shall send some sparkly, twirly, pink, fluffy booby hugs in your general direction because you sound like you need them.

Snogaroos. HHx "

There's no girls in my office either Mlady Heels.

Just sayin 'n' all....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer working with guys ..less bitchy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I prefer working with guys ..less bitchy "

Bitch......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a male in a 90% female (employee) environment.

I feel like a researcher from another planet sometimes

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

95% of my work force are men, then there are the 60 or so lorry drivers we see a day, and to be honest I prefer it, the crude laughs and banter are much more fun than girly stuff anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter"

as men are generally less bitchy and gossipy are you sure the women from your previous job weren't just being nice to your face but were bitching behind your back?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm not saying the guys aren't great they really are and I am having a great time, they are fun and very generous with their time just no much interest in shoes and the girly stuff I like

I had a conversation this morning about cars and motorcycles

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter

as men are generally less bitchy and gossipy are you sure the women from your previous job weren't just being nice to your face but were bitching behind your back?

Nah the girls I worked with were awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not saying the guys aren't great they really are and I am having a great time, they are fun and very generous with their time just no much interest in shoes and the girly stuff I like

I had a conversation this morning about cars and motorcycles

Didn't you see an opportunity to switch the combo to boots and leathers?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, women should be banned from work spaces for their lack of stimulating conversation and characteristic bitchiness. Running a household is much better suited to their nature

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The men in my work are the biggest bitchy bunch of gossips I've met, and I went to an all-girls school! I'm currently in a team with about a 50/50 split and it works well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter

as men are generally less bitchy and gossipy are you sure the women from your previous job weren't just being nice to your face but were bitching behind your back?

Nah the girls I worked with were awesome

Weren't you self employed?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though. "

I was about to say that situation needs to be redressed, but then it sent an image of half the male workforce turning up in female attire... Ummmm... I'm having a bit of an odd day, so do excuse me *lets self out*

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though.

Haha

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter

as men are generally less bitchy and gossipy are you sure the women from your previous job weren't just being nice to your face but were bitching behind your back?

Nah the girls I worked with were awesome

Weren't you self employed?

Yeah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though.

I'm by far the prettiest male anyway.

I think you need a cup of tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter"

Ha ha in my previous job I had just the opposite problem and became quite adept at complements about hair and handbags

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though.

I'm by far the prettiest male anyway.

I think you need a cup of tea "

You were swooshing your hair as you typed that! Admit it!!

Just milk ta

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work with about 99% men, I realise it doesn't really matter as I don't like people in general. Someone pretty to look at would be nice though.

I'm by far the prettiest male anyway.

I think you need a cup of tea

You were swooshing your hair as you typed that! Admit it!!

Just milk ta

I swoosh my hair around while doing most things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My new job is awesome as are my team but they are all boys

actually the company is about 80% male (guesstimate) so there is no appreciation for my awesome shoe and handbag combos

#missingtheladies

Knitter

as men are generally less bitchy and gossipy are you sure the women from your previous job weren't just being nice to your face but were bitching behind your back?

Nah the girls I worked with were awesome

Weren't you self employed?

Yeah

In which case I'm sure your work colleagues were a delight.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aren't any of them gay?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm the only male in my team and the only male in my section of the office.

I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm missing lady love to.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I work with women and absolutely hate the bitchyness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not saying the guys aren't great they really are and I am having a great time, they are fun and very generous with their time just no much interest in shoes and the girly stuff I like

I had a conversation this morning about cars and motorcycles

Doesn't sound an over taxing job tome wise either

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

My new job is 90%women

MrsSB

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I miss my warehousing days. Driving a forklift, 80 in the department, 5 petite polish women, me and 74 blokes. Crude humour, bit ching was minimal, was a bloody brilliant laugh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My workplace is mainly women & gay men with a few straight men thrown in for good measure

I like working with a mixture, too much girlie chit chat gets boring after a while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

UNLOS

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"UNLOS

There was a thread but it got closed down

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"UNLOS

There was a thread but it got closed down "

I was about to comment on it then it vanished. Perhaps one of her new colleagues is on here??

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By *ong legs n LingeireWoman
over a year ago

it up to me neck. :-)

Miss knitter gone? Gutted!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

I think it's one of those statements that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

"Women are gossipy bitches" - so you interpret quiet conversations as sneaky gossip, talking about you behind your back and do the same. A group of men having the same conversation wouldn't be subject to the same suspicion.

I hate women who put and hold other women down and they are absolutely rife, especially among "I'd rather be one of the lads!" crew.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why did she go?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hope she's ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

I think it's one of those statements that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I hate women who put and hold other women down and they are absolutely rife, especially among "I'd rather be one of the lads!" crew.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

I think it's one of those statements that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I hate women who put and hold other women down and they are absolutely rife, especially among "I'd rather be one of the lads!" crew.

I must say I was really surprised to see so many of those comments on here yesterday. There have been a couple of threads concerning sexism over the last few months, with many posters believing that society now treats all genders equally. This thread highlights just how ingrained negative perceptions of women are. It's incredibly saddening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

I think it's one of those statements that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I hate women who put and hold other women down and they are absolutely rife, especially among "I'd rather be one of the lads!" crew.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

didnt see this yesterday - when ive worked in offices the best people were the fellas - know where you stand with them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think we have to respect every one . I have been in jobs with mostly chaps and had a hoot and my last job I was the only male and had just the same fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm lucky. Men and women are both brilliant where I work. Some bitching from both sexes but mostly good humoured and adult. I love it. We all do.. and appreciate it too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes. "

If they really are bitches then fine. But are they? All of them? All the women you work with? And are you encouraging the behaviour? Are you modelling positive behaviours in the workplace with your own conduct, or are you joining in with what you perceive as bitching? For other women coming into the work place, how are you behaving towards them?

(For "you" read "one" - I don't mean you, specifically.)

Where have I called men bumbling idiots? I wouldn't agree with that either, except the small number who are. Don't try and make something about misandry when it isn't, that's not a great defence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can only draw on your own experiences.

Bitchiness isn't confined to women but if you've only ever worked with mainly women you'll probably come to that conclusion as you've had no experience of men.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the loss of Knitter.

For the negative comments about women in the workplace. From women.

I think it's one of those statements that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I hate women who put and hold other women down and they are absolutely rife, especially among "I'd rather be one of the lads!" crew.

I don't think a lot of people believe that if it's women saying it about other women that it's sexism or misogyny. I've seen the suggestion that online sexual insults and threats can't be misogynistic because it's often women hurling be abuse at other women. The mind boggles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"UNLOS

There was a thread but it got closed down

I was about to comment on it then it vanished. Perhaps one of her new colleagues is on here??

Maybe she's left to concentrate on her new job, who knows. I'll expect she'll be back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes.

(For "you" read "one" - I don't mean you, specifically.)

Where have I called men bumbling idiots? I wouldn't agree with that either, except the small number who are. Don't try and make something about misandry when it isn't, that's not a great defence."

My comment was general. Bitching... bumbling idiots.. whatever the words used at the time.

My point was that sometimes those comments are fair and true. No tar covered brush here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes.

(For "you" read "one" - I don't mean you, specifically.)

Where have I called men bumbling idiots? I wouldn't agree with that either, except the small number who are. Don't try and make something about misandry when it isn't, that's not a great defence.

My comment was general. Bitching... bumbling idiots.. whatever the words used at the time.

My point was that sometimes those comments are fair and true. No tar covered brush here.

I mustn't have read the thread carefully enough, I only saw negative comments about women. No bumbling or idiots to be spotted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So, did she leave because someone mentioned about bitchiness in the workplace?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm lucky. Men and women are both brilliant where I work. Some bitching from both sexes but mostly good humoured and adult. I love it. We all do.. and appreciate it too.

This, for me also.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So, did she leave because someone mentioned about bitchiness in the workplace?

I don't know why she left but I'm sure it's entirely unrelated.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"UNLOS

There was a thread but it got closed down "

yep the person who started it then requested it be removed -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So, did she leave because someone mentioned about bitchiness in the workplace?

I don't know why she left but I'm sure it's entirely unrelated."

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

No idea who the OP was but office politics usually drives the bitching and both genders are represented.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes.

(For "you" read "one" - I don't mean you, specifically.)

Where have I called men bumbling idiots? I wouldn't agree with that either, except the small number who are. Don't try and make something about misandry when it isn't, that's not a great defence.

My comment was general. Bitching... bumbling idiots.. whatever the words used at the time.

My point was that sometimes those comments are fair and true. No tar covered brush here.

Sometimes they are true, but the comments above are generalisations. None of the posters from yesterday began their statements with 'some women', which I could happily accept as there are some real douchebags out there, male and female. I take exception to being lumped together with particular type of person based purely on my gender as that's not what I'm like, and neither are most of the women I know. People are still so ready to believe in negative gender stereotypes. Misogyny is misogyny, whether it comes from a man or a woman.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No idea who the OP was but office politics usually drives the bitching and both genders are represented."

I think a lot depends on the size of the organisation. I've never really encountered office bitchiness and i wonder if it's because I've always been part of a small team. You kinda have to Make the effort to get along more?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So if women really are bitches we can't mention that. But if men are bumbling idiots that's ok.

I thought we could be honest about our feelings about both sexes.

(For "you" read "one" - I don't mean you, specifically.)

Where have I called men bumbling idiots? I wouldn't agree with that either, except the small number who are. Don't try and make something about misandry when it isn't, that's not a great defence.

My comment was general. Bitching... bumbling idiots.. whatever the words used at the time.

My point was that sometimes those comments are fair and true. No tar covered brush here.

But do people *really* mean the entire male/ female population when they make comments? All the posts on this thread seem to me to be based on personal experience and their opinions. If (for example) all the women they have worked with in the past have liked girly chat then that is their experience.

I'm not huffy about it because they haven't worked with me and therefore I know they don't mean me ..and not the entire female population of the world.

The women working in an office will be different to the women working down a coal mine. Their chat will be different.

Surely all comments on any subject can be assumed to be prefixed with "some" unless otherwise specified.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I spoke for myself, I have worked with a factory full of women and that was great fun, at the moment I work predominantly with men, which I prefer if I am honest as I have always preferred the company of men, girly chat bores me because I don't have manicures, my hair is tied back, I don't do the latest fashion, I wear a hiviz shirt and tie tectors to work, personally I like being one of the lads because I have to direct them and deal with arsey lorry drivers, I have to be "blokey"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I spoke for myself, I have worked with a factory full of women and that was great fun, at the moment I work predominantly with men, which I prefer if I am honest as I have always preferred the company of men, girly chat bores me because I don't have manicures, my hair is tied back, I don't do the latest fashion, I wear a hiviz shirt and tie tectors to work, personally I like being one of the lads because I have to direct them and deal with arsey lorry drivers, I have to be "blokey"

You sound like my friend, she's one of the lads working in a predominantly male environment, she doesn't know how to take woman co-workers very well.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think we both have something in common missing lady love

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