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Active shooter on Brown campus
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:23 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  10, 11, 12 ]
179
8481
Pomona falls to ADL, Brandeis Center for Antisemitism, no mention of Islamophobia
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 21:15 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  11, 12, 13 ]
194
5012
Nearly 2 year old dog still chews and chews
Pets
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 20:24
1
13
Custodial account for investing
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 18:53
2
67
Adult Failure to Launch DD Stealing from Me
Adult Children
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 12:29 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
95
3737
Feedback on St Stephens girls lacrosse
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 08:30
9
723
13 yr old interests changing
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 20:24
0
17
Redevelopment of Rock Creek Tennis Courts- how to destroy a community resource
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 12:02
13
379
Expectations of DC with avq IQ
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 16:50
11
298
Flag football options - Lower MoCo - Silver Spring/Wheaton/Kensington/Bethesda
Sports General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 11/29/2025 20:30
4
135
Reid’s new email
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 14:42 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  8, 9, 10 ]
135
6490
2025 Girls Academy Winter Showcase (CA)
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 12/02/2025 20:07 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  23, 24, 25 ]
370
14323
Is APS really looking to close a N. Arlington elem school again?
VA Public Schools other than FCPS
started by Anonymous, 11/07/2025 13:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  10, 11, 12 ]
170
7624
New hybrid "onsite" requirement and reporting to an empty office
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 23:44 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
22
1491
What's your hand towel solution at a big party?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 10:56 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
57
1494
Weddings with a cash bar
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 07:06 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  6, 7, 8 ]
113
3796
Water bottle for 15 year old nephew -recommendations?
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 15:37
2
170
Will weather impact Turkey Claus?
Swimming and Diving
started by Anonymous, 12/04/2025 20:18
11
1324
Wootton currently rated a 10 and Gaithersburg HS currently rated a 3…
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 12:21 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
25
962
Effect on MCPS? : 'MoCo Revenues Crash and Burn'
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 14:40
7
417
DC Deferred at WUSTL - Move on?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 15:26 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
45
1288
Will the spring market bring home appreciation?
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 12/01/2025 21:16 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
46
3042
Adult Daughter Stealing from Me, Therapy Not Helping
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
56
987
How many potatoes for mashed potatoes?
Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
started by Anonymous, 11/30/2025 16:20 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
27
801
Deep blue NY failing to educate public school children
Schools and Education General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/06/2025 10:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
59
2480
Buying Daikon
Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 12:34 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
19
582
Crack on side of mouth that won’t heal
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 19:32 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
58
2558
Applying to Harvard and Princeton “for fun”
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 23:13 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
102
4050
$25 min wage in DC
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 21:15 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  6, 7, 8 ]
112
2883
Feel bad for the kids who get cut in high school
Sports General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 11/13/2025 12:34 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  15, 16, 17 ]
244
13338
Bancroft — class size (K/1)
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 11/08/2025 22:41
7
995
Lively/Baldoni Lawsuit Part 2
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 08/22/2025 16:51 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  109, 110, 111 ]
1651
40904
FCPS under federal investigation for antisemitism
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 11/26/2025 10:51 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  19, 20, 21 ]
300
8409
DD has been sending anonymous letters to her crush
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 18:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
37
1780
I'm an MCPS elementary school teacher...AMA
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 11/15/2025 21:38 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  12, 13, 14 ]
195
11173
Why won’t he take his stuff?
Parenting -- Special Concerns
started by Anonymous, 11/03/2025 10:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
97
4014
Hunter Round 2 / Private K process
Metropolitan New York City
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 21:00
12
805
Jesus' Historicity
Religion
started by Anonymous, 12/03/2025 15:50 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  16, 17, 18 ]
267
4636
For College Students who need therapy and are OOS
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 13:01 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
22
642
Woodbridge is hell on earth
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 15:27 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
38
2680
Meghan King Edmonds loses custody of kids to Jim Edmonds
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 11/20/2025 08:19 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  18, 19, 20 ]
290
8471
What are you supposed to do when you encounter a mentally ill homeless person who seems to need help?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/07/2025 20:05 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
74
2497
Saint Anns
Metropolitan New York City
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:47
3
157
Breaching an ED Contract: Financial Aid as an Excuse
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 16:07
14
756
Heisman Trophy
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 19:58
2
38
Any recommendations for a cabinet line for kitchen renovation?
Home Improvement, Design, and Decorating
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 21:16
12
435
Falsifying Financial Status
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 16:21 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
20
716
Is Field School a hard admit for 9th grade?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 20:02
0
36
What’s it like for a SAHM after kids go to collegr
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 13:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
60
3358
What are you buying for yourself this holiday?
Beauty and Fashion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 11:21 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
36
1910
A Cinnabon Worker Was Fired for a Racist Slur. Her Supporters Have Raised $130,000.
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 09:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
55
4524
Jen Hatmaker
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 08/06/2020 17:55 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  880, 881, 882 ]
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3296633
ipads at school?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 13:56
6
567
Would you choose a school that is better academically or a better social fit?
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 10:52
10
288
Meet Mobile - MAKO Meet
Swimming and Diving
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 18:00
1
163
Naviance Data Seems Confusing and Discouraging
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 11/11/2025 19:35 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
30
1528
School bus stop location by home address
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 19:32
2
88
Anybody have a love bombing BF love bomb the family? What did you do...?
Adult Children
started by Anonymous, 12/05/2025 19:01
8
644
2026 acceptances
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 11/04/2025 07:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  50, 51, 52 ]
770
76501
Dating in college
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 10:16 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
45
1526
AP English teacher never read Orwell?
Schools and Education General Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 11:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
65
1920
Private high school - deferral eventually a NO? Moved on?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 17:00 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
26
1751
Awful time to be a Michigan
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 03:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  14, 15, 16 ]
237
11189
VHSL Boys Lacrosse 2026 Season
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 06/14/2025 14:56 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  27, 28, 29 ]
421
32897
What HHI for financial aid?
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 22:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
54
2891
Married women - have you had a happy ending massage?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 23:10 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  6, 7, 8 ]
110
6218
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 01:05 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
159
6156
Attendance pressure
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/04/2025 16:34 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  33, 34, 35 ]
523
14395
Deferred at Stanford REA
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 22:30 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
18
1883
POS HSV-2
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/01/2025 17:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
151
5917
FFRDCs
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 03/05/2025 15:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  84, 85, 86 ]
1279
132814
Arlington Co. and its deer problem
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 06/30/2024 09:32 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  7, 8, 9 ]
120
4222
Buying housing for in-laws
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 13:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
16
765
DCPS upper NW elementary vs Title 1 elementary
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 16:07
5
277
ED Merit Aid Offer to Parents -- Normal for LACs?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 08:24 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
19
1037
Dominant / submissive dynamics in relationship
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 09:58 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
16
667
Field School - Project Based Learning
Private & Independent Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 14:43
5
531
91 Virginia coming to NOVA?
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 11/20/2025 20:13 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
31
3279
APS Duran School Performance Email - Is Long Branch a Failing School?
VA Public Schools other than FCPS
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 18:19 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
61
2353
Thoughts on Georgetown
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 21:19 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
153
7632
Engineering schools that won’t crush my child’s soul
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 10:06 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  7, 8, 9 ]
134
6314
would like to find an orange cat
Pets
started by Anonymous, 12/03/2025 18:10 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
26
984
Who is WASP (Williams, Amherst, Swat, Pomona) for?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 08/12/2024 11:16 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  9, 10, 11 ]
153
10148
DCI: Rumor or Real?
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 12/03/2025 17:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
32
3833
Virginia Revolution expanding
Soccer
started by soccer_dc, 02/03/2022 11:52 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
29
5057
DC United Academy - aa strong academy or not
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 10/08/2024 18:16 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  248, 249, 250 ]
3748
157648
Bets on late start Monday
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 09:12 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
21
1266
Help! Holiday gifts for coaches?
Volleyball
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 15:12
2
160
UHC CEO Gunned Down in Midtown Manhattan
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/04/2024 09:43 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  494, 495, 496 ]
7432
339825
Authors with LENGHTY series or huge number of books
The DCUM Book Club
started by Anonymous, 11/23/2025 20:29 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
31
1168
Active toys for 9 year old
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 13:52
4
274
Childless Employer
Jobs and Careers
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 08:24 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
74
3083
Anyone downsize from 8,000 sq ft to 3,000–5,000 sq ft? What surprised you?
Real Estate
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 18:01 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
43
2864
Banneker MS Principal On Leave?
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 10/31/2025 18:25
8
1311
Asked H to plus in outside Xmas for me
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:49
10
348
I just sold the handbags I once kept for financial security
Beauty and Fashion
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 16:15 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
70
3152
University of Virginia
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 11/23/2025 11:55 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  19, 20, 21 ]
306
15386
window box question
Lawn and Garden
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 18:30
0
56
Fairfax county - driveway apron expansion
Home Improvement, Design, and Decorating
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 16:53
5
344
Army vs Navy football
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 13:45
7
273
Post surgery gift - lighthearted
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 12:42
9
533
MCPS warehouse
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
started by Anonymous, 10/23/2025 18:11 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
30
2194
Prolia for Osteoporosis
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 08:02
6
290
NGAT results are available
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 14:59 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  14, 15, 16 ]
229
14976
Investors Steering Clear Of Maryland Suburbs Due To Regulatory Concerns
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 20:13 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
40
1995
UGA EA
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 16:10 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
48
2724
No one is RSVP-ing for my party
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 15:31 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
96
4264
Pluribus on Apple TV
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 11/09/2025 08:52 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
81
4513
BOYS 2027 DMV Commitments BOYS
Lacrosse
started by Anonymous, 09/01/2025 11:37 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  34, 35, 36 ]
529
45010
is this okay?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 17:52
10
671
What random no-value, everyday item does a 2-year-old love?
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/11/2025 11:44 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ]
66
1733
Why do so many married men cheat?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 18:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
78
2761
False 8 Futsal
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 11/29/2025 17:27 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
80
6842
When to stop inviting all girls in class or kids of parent friends?
General Parenting Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/08/2025 21:37 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
38
1729
If you had a raging case of H. Pylori or SIBO, how long after you started antibiotics did you feel better?
Health and Medicine
started by Anonymous, 12/07/2025 17:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
23
1103
Pamela Anderson interview
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 08:46 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
59
2197
How often does your 9 year old shower?
Elementary School-Aged Kids
started by Anonymous, 12/04/2025 19:28 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  7, 8, 9 ]
124
3674
DS refusing to miss a class to play with school band (as required)
Tweens and Teens
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 22:14 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  8, 9, 10 ]
144
4042
Being ignored/blown off in the house
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 19:56
12
932
2025 Holiday Card Round-Up
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 21:17 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  6, 7, 8 ]
105
2943
I feel weak-is it normal?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 11/11/2025 23:04 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
47
2892
I'm so depressed and worried about my kid. I just need to put this somewhere.
Kids With Special Needs and Disabilities
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 21:02 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
19
1347
Bright Horizons Closing Certain Centers in DC Area
Preschool and Daycare Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:52
0
73
Active Shooter - Brown University
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:39
4
303
SNL nails what Christmas is like for moms
Entertainment and Pop Culture
started by Anonymous, 11/17/2025 19:22 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4 ]
51
3068
Dog DNA results
Pets
started by Anonymous, 11/24/2025 06:56 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
29
1260
Where can I buy inject glp?
Diet, Nutrition & Weight Loss
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 06:40
2
286
Are influencers the new MLM huns?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 10:15
1
241
Holiday Lights at Brooklyn Botanical
Metropolitan New York City
started by Anonymous, 11/21/2025 13:58
1
254
Can I throw his stuff away?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 13:07 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
26
857
I want to get away from friend groups/communities with this specific type of woman: where to go?
Relationship Discussion (non-explicit)
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 09:15 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  19, 20, 21 ]
306
9800
How much would you spend on your pet?
Pets
started by Anonymous, 11/18/2025 14:54 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]
77
2713
Increase progesterone for sleep?
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 08:21
4
364
UVA and 4 years of foreign language
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 11:36 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
91
3674
2025 SALT Deductions
Money and Finances
started by Anonymous, 12/02/2025 09:58 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  5, 6, 7 ]
100
4421
McLean leaving FVU
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 02/16/2025 12:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  137, 138, 139 ]
2080
197293
What have you failed at?
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 11/19/2025 11:55 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
41
2351
2014G
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 11/21/2025 10:47 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  6, 7, 8 ]
109
8073
Can we talk about the kids who struggled their freshman year?
College and University Discussion
started by Anonymous, 12/12/2025 21:21 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
33
2060
Baking with butter
Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 15:52
4
262
Do I even need a car anymore?
Cars and Transportation
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 14:00
5
227
Best Food Gifts
Food, Cooking, and Restaurants
started by Anonymous, 11/26/2025 19:48 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3 ]
39
2092
Dcps new ELA curriculum
DC Public and Public Charter Schools
started by Anonymous, 08/24/2025 23:40 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  8, 9, 10 ]
147
10906
Christmas budget
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 10:52
7
334
Redevelopment of Rock Creek Tennis Courts- Feds will give Mark Ein the land, not DC.
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 12:51
2
196
What 2011 teams are qualifying this year??
Soccer
started by Anonymous, 08/05/2025 09:49 [ Go to page: 1, 2, 3  ...  138, 139, 140 ]
2085
105126
Minoxidil practical questions
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond
started by Anonymous, 12/09/2025 20:27 [ Go to page: 1, 2 ]
15
775
Even Santa is on Ozempic
Off-Topic
started by Anonymous, 12/13/2025 17:18
0
126
DC 2026 Election Thread
Metropolitan DC Local Politics
started by Anonymous, 12/06/2025 16:40
14
783
high end daycare
Childcare other than Daycare and Preschool
started by Anonymous, 12/10/2025 08:18
14
984
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