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This message was self-deleted by its author (Swede) on Tue Jun 24, 2025, 10:51 PM. When the original post in a discussion thread is self-deleted, the entire discussion thread is automatically locked so new replies cannot be posted.
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Swede
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progressoid
(51,541 posts)1. Yeah...
This is bad.
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Ms. Toad
(37,202 posts)2. The site itself does not say that.
It isn't clear what triggered this. Apparently at some point in the last 24 hours there was a banner suggesting it was closing, but it is no longer on the site, and the text indicates it is open.
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obamanut2012
(28,588 posts)4. 100% incorrect
The person who posted this was wrong and deleted their post.
A friend works there, and the new guy sucks, but they are not closing nor restricting anything
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Swede
(36,625 posts)5. Yeah I just read the updates.
I'll delete this.
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