/r/RandomKindness

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A subreddit that specializes in gift giving. We function on a system of OFFER (giving away something for free) and REQUEST (asking if someone will give you something).

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A place for redditors to gift random kindness to others and request it just as easily.


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Rules:

Please read the rules before posting. Violation of any of the rules could result in a temporary or permanent ban, or a removal of your post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RandomKindness/wiki/index#wiki_rules


Tag meanings:

Offer- Used if you are giving something away.

Claimed- Used for when an offer is completed.

Request - Used to ask for something.

Fulfilled- Used for when a request is complete.

Thanks - Used to thank someone for something you received in this subreddit.

RK – Used for announcements from the mods


Related Subs:

Random Acts of...

/r/Random_Acts_Of_Pizza, /r/randomactsofcards, /r/RandomActsOfGaming, /r/randomactsofpetfood

Seasonal

/r/randomactsofchristmas

Other

/r/snackexchange, /r/Free, /r/GiftofGames, /r/UpliftingNews, /r/MadeMeSmile, /r/randomactsofkindness, /r/Need, /r/Charity

/r/RandomKindness

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[RK] An Introduction and Rules Reminder to r/RandomKindness

If you're new (or not so new) to /r/RandomKindness, welcome!

To participate in our sub, please keep the following requirements and rules in mind:

Account Requirements

To make requests and take up offers:

  • Your account MUST be at least 180 days old
  • Have at least 500 COMMENT Karma
  • Have recent productive (non-spam, non-request, non-gift exchange) activity for the past 90 days to post a request or enter to receive on offers

Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.

Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

Do not cheat while acquiring karma. Using free karma subs or asking for upvotes in other subs will lead to a permanent ban, and a listing on the r/UniversalScammerList.

Do not use multiple accounts. The use of multiple accounts either by an individual or within a household will result in a permanent ban.

Do not send unsolicited private messages. PMs circumventing account requirements will also results in a permanent ban.

To make offers or fulfill requests:

  • We have added account requirements to make offers since we have seen a major uptick in fake offers.
  • Your account MUST be at least 90 days old
  • Have at least 300 COMMENT Karma Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

You can modmail us with any questions.

A Quick Overview of the Rules

  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!
  • No Monetary Requests.
  • No Trades or Reimbursements.
  • No Advertising, self-promotion, or referrals.
  • No requests for votes, views, shares, followers, likes, subscribers, and the like.
  • No requests for items with the intent to sell or trade.
  • No Flaming, insults, derogatory comments or otherwise rude behavior.
  • No mature (18+) or illegal requests.
  • No requests for take out/fast food/pizza.
  • All Gaming-related requests should go to /r/GiftofGames
  • You may post requests once a month. You may make offers as often as you'd like.
  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!

For more information and details, please see our wiki

0 Comments
2023/05/29
04:01 UTC

27

[offer] digital pet portrait

I think it's time I did another of these, so here goes:

I'm giving away a digital pet portrait, as the title says. There are a couple rules.

  1. A single portrait of a single animal. No second animal or people. You can show a pic with a person in it for me to see a pose but the person won't be painted.

  2. I'm going to do a random number generator to decide who will get it. I'll reply to the comments with a number for the drawing.

  3. To enter just comment that you want in. I'd love to hear about the animal you want me to do art of as well but it's not required. Just consider this an invitation to brag!

  4. My health isn't the best so I can't promise it'll be done super quickly, but I'll get it to you.

  5. Any animal can qualify. I've done cats, dogs, and a rabbit but will give any pet a shot!

This will close Friday at 5pm PST because I want people to have a chance to sign up. I look forward to learning about your pets!

The generator chose #1!

87 Comments
2023/05/25
01:31 UTC

27

[Thanks] Thanking u/19yzrmn For Gifting Me 2 Cake Pans For My Birthday!

I'd like to thank the kind soul u/19yzrmn for gifting me 2 cake pans from my Amazon wishlist for my birthday. I really, really appreciate it because baking really helps me keep the blues away :)

I hope you have an amazing year ahead and may all your dreams and goals come to fruition!

Hugs back!

2 Comments
2023/05/18
06:17 UTC

103

[offer] would love to write some positive mini songs for you!

Hello! I make music and would love to brighten someone’s day by making them a quick song or chorus!

Just give me a beat (or I can pick one) and topic or something you want a rhyme about.

Mini song, or a chorus are the options.

Have a good day y’all!

68 Comments
2023/05/10
16:56 UTC

30

[OFFER] Let me write a short poem/rhyme for you

CLOSED TO MORE PEOPLE

I did this over a year ago and got a generally good response so thought I would try and blow off the writing dust and do it again for this wholesome community.

Again I want to stress, I am not some great poet, just a fan of rhyme, wordplay and wit and these will be fairly quick fire so don't expect an ode, but hopefully enough to improve your day a little.

  1. Comment below and give me some sort of topic or info on what you want me to write a rhyme on.
  2. I DM you a rhyme.

Little busier in life than I was at my last post so I will try and get to most/all commentors but it may take some time!

42 Comments
2023/05/09
19:20 UTC

46

[Offer] Free adult coloring books

Edit: winners are u/CallmeFishmeal_ and u/Heisenbaker.

Hi everyone, today i wanted to support a local small-town art shop. I bought a few coloring books and would like to give them away. You can check them out here: https://imgur.com/a/pUoNKlw. (If you're interested, please allow ~24 hours for me to message the mod team to check your eligibility.)

24 Comments
2023/05/08
16:58 UTC

23

[thank you] KeyCar367

Thank you so much for the gorgeous Creative Memories scrapbooks! The pages you included are so wonderful. I'm excited to get started putting my photos in them. ❤️

2 Comments
2023/05/06
21:59 UTC

22

[Offer] 3 Digital Movie Codes - Superman, Grease, & Serenity

I've got digital codes to these movies. Comment which movie(s) you're interested in. I'll randomly pick winners for each sometime late tomorrow night (EST). I'll DM the winner the code or will email an image of the insert, winner's choice.

Superman: The Movie

Grease

Serenity (the movie based on the Firefly TV show)

UPDATE Thanks to everyone that commented. I wish I had codes for everyone, but the following users won. I've sent the codes to each person via chat, so I will be marking this post as "Claimed" now.

BostonChops978 - Superman

jmoney512 - Grease

RightOathKeeper - Serenity

11 Comments
2023/05/06
18:41 UTC

24

[thank you] for the journal

thanks u/KeyCar367 for the cool activity journal! I can't wait to use it over the summer.

2 Comments
2023/05/01
22:24 UTC

50

[Offer] Free pre-paid coaching session to better your relationship to your money.

Hello everyone, it's the book gal again. Today I would like to help support a local entrepeneur while also helping others, and after the wool shop, my friend Olivia’s business is my next offering. She offers life coaching services on how to better your relationship with money and make it more fun. And it occurred to me that the people who might most benefit from her offerings, might have the greatest trouble affording it. So, I’ve pre-paid for a $225 one-on-one 90 minute Zoom coaching session with her, and would like to offer this session for free to whomever needs it. Help support my friend and get good guidance too :-)

If you’re interested, please comment here and i’ll choose a winner based on where i feel the most good would be done. My feeling is that i would like to prioritize single mothers/fathers, but it's open to anyone who could use it. Also, please wait patiently after commenting so that the mods can vet the replies.

Susan

Edit: /u/parallel-universe2 is the winner. Congrats! :o)

23 Comments
2023/05/01
17:40 UTC

24

[Offer] Free tampons - US only, free shipping

Still Available: Two boxes of 40 Multi-size OB tampons. I got an IUD last summer (highly recommended) and want to give them to someone who is as shocked as I am at how expensive it is for basic necessities. One box is opened with a few missing but as they are individually wrapped it doesn’t seem as gross/weird to give them away. Ship for free in US only.

8 Comments
2023/04/30
18:21 UTC

30

[RK] An Introduction and Rules Reminder to r/RandomKindness

If you're new (or not so new) to /r/RandomKindness, welcome!

To participate in our sub, please keep the following requirements and rules in mind:

Account Requirements

To make requests and take up offers:

  • Your account MUST be at least 180 days old
  • Have at least 500 COMMENT Karma
  • Have recent productive (non-spam, non-request, non-gift exchange) activity for the past 90 days to post a request or enter to receive on offers

Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.

Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

Do not cheat while acquiring karma. Using free karma subs or asking for upvotes in other subs will lead to a permanent ban, and a listing on the r/UniversalScammerList.

Do not use multiple accounts. The use of multiple accounts either by an individual or within a household will result in a permanent ban.

Do not send unsolicited private messages. PMs circumventing account requirements will also results in a permanent ban.

To make offers or fulfill requests:

  • We have added account requirements to make offers since we have seen a major uptick in fake offers.
  • Your account MUST be at least 90 days old
  • Have at least 300 COMMENT Karma Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

You can modmail us with any questions.

A Quick Overview of the Rules

  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!
  • No Monetary Requests.
  • No Trades or Reimbursements.
  • No Advertising, self-promotion, or referrals.
  • No requests for votes, views, shares, followers, likes, subscribers, and the like.
  • No requests for items with the intent to sell or trade.
  • No Flaming, insults, derogatory comments or otherwise rude behavior.
  • No mature (18+) or illegal requests.
  • No requests for take out/fast food/pizza.
  • All Gaming-related requests should go to /r/GiftofGames
  • You may post requests once a month. You may make offers as often as you'd like.
  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!

For more information and details, please see our wiki

0 Comments
2023/04/29
04:01 UTC

67

[THANK YOU] u/19yzrmn for gifting me a copy of Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart

Thank you for your gift! I’ve just received this book in a large box from Amazon – very befitting of a large book with huge emotions! This book is a treasure trove of emotional knowledge and I can’t wait to empower others in expressing themselves and connecting with people.

I hope life is treating you well and I will be sure to pass on your kindness. Stay safe :)

8 Comments
2023/04/27
06:43 UTC

26

[Offer] Kitchen organization labels

I have these left over labels that are meant for kitchen organization. They were given to me, but I don't need them. Some are used but there are still plenty left.

Photo here: https://imgur.com/a/KNnozDq

9 Comments
2023/04/25
23:54 UTC

18

[OFFER] Creative Memory Scrapbooks and Supplies

This offer is for a Scrapbooker.

I have two 12x 12 Creative Memories scrapbooks, pages, and page protectors

I have extra pages for smaller Creative Memories scrapbooks

I'll ship to US only

12 Comments
2023/04/25
10:36 UTC

302

[OFFER] Tell me what you need and I'll see what I can do!

Background

My brother, Amit, committed suicide in March 2018. In the 18 months prior to his death, he struggled financially, and I spent a lot of time supporting him. This meant rent, bills, food, all of it, and helped him try to get a job. I eventually convinced him to come back home and flew him back (LA to Ireland), and helped him get established, while also paying for a roof over his head. However, it was too much.

He appreciated what we did for him but he decided to end his life and was planning it for some time, despite the support my mum and I provided him. He had a little puppy too that he left behind, Darling, who is now living with her grandmother, i.e. my mum :)

Amit is an artist, poet and philosopher. He is a beautiful person who lived life on his own terms. He is an established artist with successful exhibitions behind him, published poet, and has a Masters in Philosophy with a focus on Nietzsche. Sometimes people have difficult times, or a bad few months and need to be dug out, without prejudice.

Why now?

Amit is turning 40 on Sunday. I remember celebrating his 30th with him. I wish so much that he could be here to celebrate this together but life doesn't work that way. It's scary what happens with time. I'd like to help some people along the way and make sure they don't struggle as much as he did. There is ALWAYS an answer.

But why?

People have a bad few months, weeks, days. It happens. And too often, people don't reach out for help, or at least those that need it. I want to offer help to those and for them to know there is no prejudice at all.

Problems can range from shortage of cash for rent, food, pet food, personal traumas, clothes. You know, the biggest problem of all - is having an ear to listen to your problems. Do you need a friendly voice to listen and chat to you? Loneliness? That's a problem.

There is no problem, too big or small, that cannot be fixed. With sheer determination and willingness, we can all attempt to overcome our personal circumstances.

I want to do whatever I can to help YOU - and hopefully my help will ease the burden you're currently dealing with.

I don't need anything but I want to talk

And I want to be your friend, and I'm sure a lot of people on this sub want to be your friend too! I use discord / whatsapp / hangouts / skype and reddit chat. You are NOT alone.

What I want to offer

I never provide cash, ever. However, I can provide the following:

  • Fulfill amazon wishlists within reason
  • Food? I can purchase you a basket of food on a grocery site, or you can provide me with a grocery list and I can help
  • I need to talk - it's cripplingly and I need to get it out
    • Talk to me. Don't do it alone. A problem shared is a problem halved. Let's skype / hangouts / discord / DM. Tell me what's going on. I may not be able to offer advice on every situation but you'll always have me in your corner.
  • Artwork: Do you express yourself creatively? I'd love to help buy you materials!
  • Educate: I want to educate but can't buy my course on udemy as too expensive!
    • Education is a necessary building block of life and will pay you back manyfold. Tell me what you'd like to learn and I can see if I can gift it to you
  • Not on the list? Post about it! Tell me! I want to see what I can do!

What now?

Post a comment. Do not DM / PM me directly until requested. I won't acknowledge or help anyone who does that. I will try to help as many people as I can over the 5 days so please post away :)

I will fulfil after 12-24 hours as the mods will be vetting the comments. I will run this offer for 5 days (or so).

284 Comments
2023/04/21
21:57 UTC

11

[Request] Unwanted Puzzles!

Hey! So as the title says…puzzles. Fully upfront, these are for me, buying puzzles for myself leaves me struck with indecision. If you have any unwanted puzzles, the more pieces the better, I would love them! I’m currently working on a 1k piece one I got for Easter and am enjoying it very much.

Puzzle List, As Requested: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NUYOB9O9T1Q6?ref_=wl_share

23 Comments
2023/04/21
01:27 UTC

33

[OFFER] Book - Wrecking Journal

NEW : Wrecking Journal: Creative Book with Funny Cute and Challenging Tasks to Complete, Stress and Anxiety Relief Diary for all ages

3 Comments
2023/04/19
11:56 UTC

26

[Offer] Books, books, books (April edition!)

"Inviting God In: Scriptural Reflections and Prayers Throughout the Year" by Joyce Rupp

"Beginning Contemplative Prayer: Out of Chaos Into Quiet: Revised and Expanded" by Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan with Harold Myra

"The Island of the Colorblind" by Oliver Sacks (author of "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat")

"An Invitation to Christian Yoga: by Nancy Roth

"Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil, and Fundamentalism in Central Asia" by Ahmed Rashid

Claimed:

"Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life" by Martin E. Seligman, Ph.D (claimed - shinigami_rem)

"Spirit of Shaolin: A Kung Fu Philosophy" by David Carradine (claimed - Different-Leather359)

"Tai Chi For Health" by Edward Maisel (claimed - Different-Leather359)

14 Comments
2023/04/15
15:25 UTC

40

[Offer] [Germany only] 5 Eur KFC voucher

I have a 5 Eur KFC voucher (minimum purchase value 10 Eur) , valid I'm Germany. Valid until 27 April. There is no KFC in my town so I can't use it.

7 Comments
2023/04/12
09:43 UTC

47

[offer] Color pencil drawing of something for YOU❤️ [WW]

Hi everyone. I usually do digital art for children, but today I wanna do a little practice with my colorful pencils. So if you would like an illustration, that will most likely be shipped out to you tomorrow, please leave a comment saying what you’d like me to draw.🤗

Do not DM me, I will DM you🤍

The illustration will most likely be simple as I will be working with very cheap supplies.

Thanks.

Hana🦔

Update: closed. u/SherbsSketches

44 Comments
2023/04/10
10:47 UTC

3

[request] guitar strap

I just got my first bass guitar and got a small used bass amp to go with it. I realized I don't have a strap and thought maybe someone has an old strap laying around? I'm in Little Rock, Arkansas!

7 Comments
2023/04/09
03:41 UTC

26

[offer, US only] 2 self help/psychology books

Hi all, I have 2 books to give away, prefer separately:

  1. The Mindful Way through Depression by Mark Williams etc
  2. Managing Social Anxiety, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach by Debra A Hope etc

Note: the social anxiety book is a workbook with exercises as well as information.

These were helpful in past years of my life and I’m hoping they can be of use to someone else now.

18 Comments
2023/04/09
00:04 UTC

53

[THANKS] u/seeuzin for the yarn

Thank you so much u/seeuzin for the beautiful yarn! I can't wait to make something nice with them 😊

3 Comments
2023/04/03
22:34 UTC

55

[Offer] Two bearded dragon hammocks [US]

I have these two bearded dragon hammocks. Maybe they work for some other reptiles too? They're lightly used but clean!

https://imgur.com/a/FCCBlid

12 Comments
2023/04/02
02:06 UTC

42

[Offer] Eco-friendly laundry strips

Edit 2: /u/JimmyJamesJams, /u/SnooGrapes3367, /u/QueenOfKarnaca, and /u/thesnarkyscientist win this one :-)

Edit: i'm closing the offer and will select winners soon :-) thanks for your interest everyone!

Hi all, it's the book lady again :-) here with another different sort of give-away. Have you ever wanted to try out those laundry strips you see advertised online, but you're unsure about the price, and/or as to whether they're effective enough for your needs? Here is your chance to try a brand called Tru Earth for free. :-) I will pick four winners to receive a package of strips. Each package has 8 strips, which is enough for 8 regular loads, 16 small loads, or 4-6 large loads (depending on how you tear the strip.) They're in the "clean linen" scent.

I'm heading to bed for now, but will check in tomorrow morning. Please be patient and allow the mod team time to vet responders. :-) Happy April everyone!

SincerelySusan

25 Comments
2023/04/01
00:14 UTC

40

[OFFER] Cat grass seeds - US Only!

#ALL CLAIMED

Grass for cats! And apparently humans can eat it also, but I taste tested it and it's kind of gross. And trust me, I'm a vegetarian, I have tried everything once. Please do not give me recipes for smoothies. I'm not eating this again.

I am offering two envelopes of cat grass seeds that I ordered off of the internet. I was hesitant to purchase it myself, because I wasn't sure if my cats would like it. All (10) of my cats love it. I have been growing it for several weeks now, and none of them have complained. Also, none of them have vomited it back up.

Here are the basics. It is not catnip. It is some sort of red wheat. It will not get you or your cat high.

It is very rapid growing. Under the right conditions, which happen to be my porch, the grass is ready to feed your cats within 5 or 6 days.

This stuff is aggressive growing. You do not need a lot of soil. You do not want to put the soil up to the top of whatever pot you are growing in, because it grows so fast it will force the soil out of the pot. Keep it away from your cats until it is ready for them to eat. It really only takes a week. Just put it up or your cat will knock it over. Because they are cats. And they don't care what you think and they don't care about your plants.

If you are chosen, I will send you an envelope inside of an envelope. The interior one will hold a handful of cat grass seeds. They do not need pre-treated, they don't need fertilizer, they just need a little bit of potting soil, a good dose of water, and a fine misting every 2 days or so, depending on your humidity.

You will have to give me a mailing address for me to send this to you. I'm not going to show up at a designated point near your house and hand this to you. Do not, I'm going to say this again Do Not give me your mailing address unless I specifically tell you on this post that I have chosen you to send the seeds.

Do Not give me your mailing address unless I specifically tell you on this post that I have chosen you to send the seeds. I did say I was going to say it twice.

All I ask in return is for you to tell me if your cats enjoyed it. I will only send to the contiguous 48 United states. That word looks weird, I'm pretty sure I spelled it right though, because spell check didn't yell at me.

So:. To enter this offer, tell me about your cats. I appreciate receiving photographs of them also. You can post them on your profile or link me in your comment to pictures you have already posted. If anyone really needs to see what this stuff looks like, I will post pictures of it, but it's grass in a pot. For cats.

If this goes well, I will offer more, but my post office kind of sucks and has a really weird hours so I will have to go get more stamps.

This is not being sent with tracking. Either it shows up or it doesn't. If it doesn't, message me.

45 Comments
2023/03/30
20:06 UTC

37

[RK] An Introduction and Rules Reminder to r/RandomKindness

If you're new (or not so new) to /r/RandomKindness, welcome!

To participate in our sub, please keep the following requirements and rules in mind:

Account Requirements

To make requests and take up offers:

  • Your account MUST be at least 180 days old
  • Have at least 500 COMMENT Karma
  • Have recent productive (non-spam, non-request, non-gift exchange) activity for the past 90 days to post a request or enter to receive on offers

Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.

Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

Do not cheat while acquiring karma. Using free karma subs or asking for upvotes in other subs will lead to a permanent ban, and a listing on the r/UniversalScammerList.

Do not use multiple accounts. The use of multiple accounts either by an individual or within a household will result in a permanent ban.

Do not send unsolicited private messages. PMs circumventing account requirements will also results in a permanent ban.

To make offers or fulfill requests:

  • We have added account requirements to make offers since we have seen a major uptick in fake offers.
  • Your account MUST be at least 90 days old
  • Have at least 300 COMMENT Karma Please note, we're asking for COMMENT Karma. Not combined or total karma, which you normally see listed.Your Comment Karma is listed on the desktop when you mouse hover over your user name.

You can modmail us with any questions.

A Quick Overview of the Rules

  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!
  • No Monetary Requests.
  • No Trades or Reimbursements.
  • No Advertising, self-promotion, or referrals.
  • No requests for votes, views, shares, followers, likes, subscribers, and the like.
  • No requests for items with the intent to sell or trade.
  • No Flaming, insults, derogatory comments or otherwise rude behavior.
  • No mature (18+) or illegal requests.
  • No requests for take out/fast food/pizza.
  • All Gaming-related requests should go to /r/GiftofGames
  • You may post requests once a month. You may make offers as often as you'd like.
  • The most important rule is DO NOT DELETE. Deletions trigger an automatic ban from /r/RandomKindness. If you have an issue with your post, please modmail us, and we will remove it for you!

For more information and details, please see our wiki

0 Comments
2023/03/30
04:01 UTC

66

[Thank You] Saikouh for the Postcard from Japan!

Thank you u/saikouh for the postcard from Japan! I enjoyed reading about sushi over there, and how different the experience seems to be from where I live. And, your handwriting is just perfect! I'll add the postcard to my collection of stamped and mailed postcards from around the world. I'm on book 6! Though snail-mail has certainly slowed down compared to the past. Thank you again, it brought a smile to my face.

2 Comments
2023/03/28
03:51 UTC

27

[request] a distraction?

A close family friend has been going through a serious medical emergency, and it's really stressing me out. I know there's not much I can do about it, so I just really need a distraction at this point. If y'all have any cute pet pics/memes/funny videos/whatever to send my way, I would really appreciate it.

30 Comments
2023/03/26
16:56 UTC

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