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Date:	3/10/05 - 3:46 PM
Name:	Jai Hind
Site:
Location:	New York, USA.
Comments:	It is so refreshing to read about Hindu history, as written by Hindus, as revealed in the Vedas, as it really is. In school, all we learned about Hinduism was trash about the 'caste system,' 'Aryan invasion,' and other lies and propaganda spread by the Brits, in other words the teachers tried their best to make Hinduism look bad. They never drew on quotes from the Vedas, Upanishads, Sutras, Puranas, or any other Hindu texts; all of the history we learned was from the point of view of British "historians." This site presents Hindu history as it really happened, the richest, proudest, history in the world. This is THE best site on Hinduism on the net... 'nuff said.

Date:	3/9/05 - 11:55 PM
Name:	Sydney Moody
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Location:	United States of America.
Comments:	I'm amazed at how much work was put into this site. I'm 12 and am studying India for SS. I got so much info from here. THANK YOU!!!!! ^^

Date:	3/8/05 - 3:44 AM
Name:	Subhrendu Gangopadhyay
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Location:	Kolkata, India.
Comments:	I am fascinated to read the contents of this site, which has been forwarded to me by my daughter Riti from Switzerland. I wish to contribute to your site, especially on the Upanishads. Thanks.

Date:	3/7/05 - 10:10 AM
Name:	Prasad Kamath
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Location:	Bangalore, India.
Comments:	Hi All, Hinduism is the best and oldest of all religions in the World and Its Duty of all of us (Hindus) to promote Hinduism. At least in India it feels so bad when those Muslims are said minorities and given all sorts of privileges, when already there are so many poor Hindus who need help and also other privileges. I think India should Only be called Hindustan and only Hindus should get all the privileges because all other countries have their religions as first priority. Example - An Hindu in Pakistan will not be aided by their govt. to go to Kashi. Like In India they do for Haj. So People, Join hands and Promote Hinduism.

Date:	3/7/05 - 5:57 AM
Name:	Rama Kant
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Location:	Roorkee, India.
Comments:	Dear Sweet Soul, Excuse me for my pleasure of speaking to you. For those who crave for divine life 'SONG OF LIFE' by Radhey Shiam is reading pleasure, leading one to harmonious living. It contains no direct and dry discussions on any religion, either of the East or of the West, but answers most of the philosophical riddles confronting the seeker as well as gives clear and beautiful word pictures of conceptions and doctrines of religions, leading one to the realization of the ultimate truth in its simple and unique style, rarely seen. The book presents essence of life in a picturesque style. 'Ye Hark. Life if not a bubble, but the very water of endless ocean ever roaring and ever rolling with a joyous and eternal ease. It is not a spark but the very flame of the eternal fire that warms up the universe.' This book is published by Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Mumbai and available on internet http://www.bhavans.info/store/bookdetail.asp?bid=449&bauth=Radhey%20Shiam Thank you for taking the time to read this. In Peace & Friendship.

Date:	3/6/05 - 11:53 PM
Name:	Surin Usgaonkar
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Location:	Mumbai, India
Comments:	To be in the state of "no religion" is being Hindu. Hinduism allows you all kinds of freedom. Freedom of thought, freedom of expression, freedom of worship and also freedom to be an atheist.

Date:	3/4/05 - 4:47 PM
Name:	Sudha Ramanathan
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Location:	Boston, MA. USA.
Comments:	Hinduism is a very hospitable religion - it doesn't require any specific adherence or conversion and it stresses the understanding of other religions as well. This is undoubtedly one of best sites on Hinduism I have come across. Great work! I'm proud to be a Hindu!

Date:	2/28/05 - 7:47 PM
Name:	Celesst
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Location:	Michigan, USA.
Comments:	This is one of the best sites on Hinduism I have found yet. I'm another Yankee who has "discovered" this priceless gem of Hindu culture, and I conclude that all of mankind must pay its humble respects. There is no other tradition, which can discourse with such intelligence and at the same time touch the soul with sincere spiritual tenderness. Any sincere spiritual, historical, intellectual, and scientific seeker would do well to spend a great deal of time immersed in the Hindu culture. I plan to spend my life trying to grasp it. This website is a great place to start.

Date:	2/28/05 - 10:19 AM
Name:	Jayesh Chavda
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Location:	Manchester, England.
Comments:	You are a Star!!! Sister. My Dad was right all along. Everything was Invented by Hindus!!! And you have proved it. Ha! Ha!!! On a more serious note…. This website should be advertised in all schools and universities as an excellent and unbiased study of our timeless faith. It is in my opinion the best thing to educate our own Hindu brethren especially in the West who have certainly lost their way!!! Before we even try to educate others. Let it begin with ourselves. Maharaj Shivaji and Co. would burn with pride if they were around today and read your work. To all the fake Hindus and Indians out there. Read this and weep. Love of God first, then country, then people the rest is history One Love, One Family.

Date:	2/26/05 - 5:42 AM
Name:	Kaalesh Sinniah
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Location:	Malaysia.
Comments:	When I was very young I was very embarrassed by the way Hindus and Hinduism was portrayed and perceived. I wanted to associate myself with everything Western (since it was cool and so acceptable) and that I even went to the extend of making fun of my own language, culture, movies religion etc so as to look good in front of people of other races. My family especially my grandparents tried to help me understand but I was stubborn and refused to listen even though what they said was logical. But I had a very good Hindu friend named Hariharan who though I made life hell he stuck by me. One day we were sitting when a group of people approached us to talk about converting to their religion and how God loves only people of that religion and the rest will go to hell. Among the group was a Hindu friend of ours who had since converted to that religion and took it upon himself to save others' souls. My friend Hari listened patiently to their discourse and he asked only one question to them which he directed to my other friend who was with the group. "Did you take the trouble to know as much as you can about your own mother before you say that someone else's mother is better? All of them left without saying anything. That day I resolved to know as much as I can about Hinduism and India culture and history and am still doing so. I have read that Vikramaditya's influence had reached even Arabia (http://www.hinduism.co.za/kaabaa.htm) and beyond. That Swami Boganathar Maharaj was possibly the one the call "Lao Tze" in China (check out this website http://palani.org/bhogar-biography.htm) (http://www.indiayogi.com/content/indsaints/MahaAvatarBabaji1.asp) and many other wondrous things that would have escaped me had I given up. Your website is most appreciated and I will refer my friend and genuinely interested parties to your website. I am no more in touch with Hari but my deepest gratitude to him wherever he is. God Bless and Thanks.

Date:	2/25/05 - 11: 16 PM
Name:	Ashwin
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Comments:	An excellent and well-documented site! However, some sections of the text in the site tend to repeat them selves. In sum, an excellent job done.

Date:	2/25/05 - 4:27 AM
Name:	Surya
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Location:	Bangalore, India.
Comments:	This is a great site. Whenever I need to know some details, I come directly here. Many times I refer this site to people who want to know more about India and Hinduism.

Date:	2/25/05 - 1:26 AM
Name:	Hariom
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Comments:	I love this site! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. The pictures you've posted are truly outstanding. Thank you for your hard work and sharing spirit.

Date:	2/22/05 - 1:30 AM
Name:	Surin Usgaonkar
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Location:	Mumbai, India.
Comments:	This is an extract from one of the Henry Kissinger's speeches before United Nations in 1971: "Hinduism is not a religion of exaltation, but of endurance. It has inspired men not through prophetic visions of miss ionic fulfillment but by bearing witness to the fragility of human existence. It offers not only a personal salvation but a solace from inevitable destiny." (I have quoted this from memory -- please excuse me if it is not accurate). collected by Surin Usgaonkar, Mumbai, India.

Date:	2/21/05 - 1:33 PM
Name:	Ramesh
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Location:	New Delhi, India.
Comments:	This website is organized quite well & the section on Vimanas especially seems to have been researched very painstakingly. Kudos to whoever compiled the data. However, it would be very interested if somehow, the information that India was indeed very developed in the days gone by can be corroborated by established Western Experts, then all of our hearts will swell with pride as these people have an uncanny knack of getting to the heart of things easily. They will be able to verify the facts.

Date:	2/20/05 - 12:31 PM
Name:	Hindustani
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Location:	Hyderabad, India.
Comments:	This is one of the only accurate and unbiased sites I have been able to find about Hinduism.

Date:	2/20/05 - 1:11AM
Name:	Natasha Swain
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Location:	Doha, Qatar.
Comments:	Your website is good. It covers all about Hinduism. I like it a lot.

Date:	2/19/05 - 7:51 PM
Name:	Neha
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Location:	United States of America.
Comments:	Excellent job on compiling so many facts about Hinduism! Its a great resource and something I would forward anyone who may want to learn ANYTHING about the this way of life

Date:	2/18/05 - 9:14 AM
Name:	Edward Ellis
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Location:	Athens Elementary School, Athens, Maine. USA.
Comments:	My 5th/6th class is doing a study of the 5 major religions of the world and I was wondering if there was anyone in the Central Maine area that would willing to come in and speak to my class about Hinduism. I would be interested to have a speaker during the weeks 2/28-3/11. Thank-you. Eddie Ellis.

Date:	2/17/05 - 9:48 AM
Name:	Amit Agarwal
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Location:	Noida, India.
Comments:	I read the article on description of Vimana's that were used in the ancient times in India. Its completely mind boggling. I congratulate the owner for all the hard work in collecting and putting together such a rare and astounding facts about our past. The effort and extent of research that must have gone in creation of this wonderful site is beyond my imagination. Keep up the Good work !!!

Date:	2/17/05 - 7:26 AM
Name:	Ramesh Gupta
Site:	http://groups.msn.com/Soundsoftheheart/home.htm
Location:	Buffalo, New York. USA.
Comments:	I was very impressed with this presentation of a tribute to Hinduism. I have a group called, "Sounds of the Heart," by msn groups. It is for the healing of the depressions of our lives. Since the mental illnesses are caused by the parts of our lower Character, it is best to Elevate our Character to heal ourselves. When we elevate our Character, our mental illnesses are healed. Since there is only ONE TRUTH in this world, I plan to show it by the study of different TRUTHS found in the different religions of the world. We have many members of this group who have different backgrounds of religions. For them to see and know the Same Truth in various Spiritualities like Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism will expand their minds and elevate their beliefs, which in turn will elevate their minds. There are about 2000 similarities between the Vedas and the Bible and yet these truths take our minds through different paths of realization of the Truth. We hope that this knowledge will provide a basic reality to the mind of persons suffering from misinterpreted thoughts, which is the cause of mental illness. I would like to present your site as a part of Hindu spirituality study. I would appreciate if you can give us your permission to do just that in our group. Thanks for your honored permission. Ramesh.

Date:	2/14/05 - 6:48 AM
Name:	Deepak Kumar
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Location:	India.
Comments:	Awesome! One of the best websites I have come across on Hinduism. Great Effort! Another good site I can recommend is: http://www.hinduism.co.za

Date:	2/11/05 - 1:57 AM
Name:	Venky M.
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Location:	Muscat.
Comments:	A truly marvelous site.

Date:	2/10/05 - 10:29 PM
Name:	Neelam Patelle
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Location:	Sacramento, California. USA.
Comments:	This site is outstanding- and I really love the art work!

Date:	2/10/05 - 2:31PM
Name:	A visitor
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Location:	Georgia, USA.
Comments:	AWESOME!!! I am IMPRESSED!!! I bow down to you Sushama for putting this wonderful website together. I'd certainly forward this website to all the questing and curious minds.

Date:	2/8/05 - 3:02 PM
Name:	Sumir Sharma
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Location:	Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Comments:	I reached your site while finding references on Ideology in History and R. C. Majumdar. I am lecturer by profession and teach in a local college in Ludhiana. I reached at your site where there is an article on Sea activities in Ancient India. I found the books of D. P. Singhal (thoroughly read and commented by me, I have found only the Part I as a good work where as Part II is not all that researched as compared to Part I), Pannikar, Majumdar, comments on the contents as given in A L Basham (though I do not fully accept as it is criticised really amazing. It is a long article. I have made a copy for my personal study (I repeat it is only for my personal study). Whatsoever I have read, I am impressed and amazed. I will read the copy and visit your site again. Sumir.

Date:	2/7/05 - 10:13 AM
Name:	Ketaki Rahalkar
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Location:	New Jersey, USA.
Comments:	Being an Indian, I was aware of status of Indian women in ancient India. But this website has added detailed knowledge. I was wondering if Hindu women enjoyed freedom and equality, why we do not hear of Hindu women's intellectual contributions? Mahabharat was written by Mharshi Vyasa, Ramayan was written by Valmiki. We also read about work of Panini, Patanjali, Aryabhatta, Kavi Kalidas, Raja Ravi Verma etc. But we do not have any information about female contribution in Vedic Math, Vedic literature, and scientific inventions. Could anybody give me such information? I am also interested in the beginning of the period and practices when Hindu men suppressed Hindu women. How come Hindu women with such a great potential are still suppressed by Hindu men?

Date:	2/3/05 - 11:37 PM
Name:	Shobhan Ganji
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Location:	Irvine, U.S.A.
Comments:	I started crying after going through your website. A million thanks to you for putting a wonderful website. India has suffered a lot under the rule of fanatic Muslim rulers and plunderers of the British Empire. I hope sincere students of the Past and glorious India will protect our great legacy to humanity and its greatness. May Bharata Bhumi Flourish with prosperity and Peace. Let the Plunderers of a great nation suffer and die.

Date:	2/3/05 - 10:34 AM
Name:	Aditya
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Location:	United Kingdom.
Comments:	Wow.......Absolutely brilliant site. Thank you for investing so much time and effort making it. It's particularly impressive to see how meticulously you have referenced such a vast spectrum of sources! Aum.

Date:	2/2/05 - 3:42 PM
Name:	Karthik
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Location:	Chennai, India.
Comments:	Hi! I like this Site very much... Very informative for youngsters like me..

Date:	1/31/05 - 11:00 AM
Name:	Arthur Okafor
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Location:	Canada.
Comments:	I have indeed heard so much about Hinduism. Please continue with the good work.

Date:	1/29/05 - 9:50 AM
Name:	Kanistra Naganathan
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Location:	Liverpool, England.
Comments:	This website is fabulous.

Date:	1/28/05 - 10:32 PM
Name:	Ashutosh Yadav
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Location:	United States of America.
Comments:	Great Site. It would be nice if you put some extract from the "Geeta"....of course in Hindi or English.

Date:	1/27/05 - 3:34 AM
Name:	Michelle Shaw
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Location:	Las Vegas, NV. USA.
Comments:	I have recently been intrigued and uplifted by Hinduism. I have learned so much about this culture and religion, and I am amazed that I had not experienced it sooner. Great website and knowledge, I am pleased.

Date:	1/26/05 - 10:27 PM
Name:	Jim Felton
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Location:	Pacific Ancient Voyagers.
Comments:	What a mass of information you've collected here. I wonder if you'd be interested in sharing it to put on a 3D TimeView MapStack of Pacific Prehistory we are developing?

Date:	1/23/05 - 12:28 AM
Name:	Rekha Bishesar
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Location:	The Netherlands.
Comments:	One of the best Hindu websites I've visited. It uproots all misconceptions about Hinduism and its great heritage. My compliments to the author of this website. Rekha.

Date:	1/22/05 - 10:16 PM
Name:	Shyam Wadhwani
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Location:	Vancouver, B.C. Canada.
Comments:	An eye opening web site..Hurraha!!!..I am a very proud Indo-Canadian and a very proud Hindu!!!...Keep up the good work..and please update me on any thing new..Thanks..Namastey...Jai Hind...Jai Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!!! P.S. I got info on this site from Hinduism Yahoo chat room...Great!!!

Date:	1/21/05 - 12:21 PM
Name:	Amarnath
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Location:	New Delhi, India.
Comments:	I visit your excellent website often. I have a suggestion: Your pages do not have margin, so words are adjacent to the borders, making the outlook strange and reading difficult. Kindly consider and introduce margin.

Date:	1/20/05 - 5:31 PM
Name:	Chandra Maharaj
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Location:	United Kingdom.
Comments:	Thank you for the site and information. Links with quantum physics - Niels Bohr and Schroedinger - with Upanishads are revealing.

Date:	1/18/05 - 6:30 AM
Name:	Edgardo Casuga
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Location:	Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Comments:	I thank you for the valuable info you have shared about Indian culture and civilization. It is so fascinating. Yet true in all accounts. I believe 100% on these epics' accounts. But the greatest thing that fascinates me is the composition of metals in constructing a Vimana which modern scientists fail (or hide in secrecy?) to translate in modern English. More power to you.

Date:	1/18/05 - 1:01 AM
Name:	Sundar S Vajpeyam
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Location:	Bangalore, India.
Comments:	Great Work, It would be my pleasure to be of any service to this fantastic work. As a matter of fact my FIL is a great scholar, he has done lot of translations from the "Upanishads" for the Shankar Math. Should you require any help please feel to mail me @ svajpeyam@yahoo.com Sundar S Vajpeyam.

Date:	1/17/05 - 1:10 PM
Name:	Vivienne Westwood
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Location:	Hertfordshire, England.
Comments:	Again I just have to write to you and congratulate you ALL on so many wonderous writings of our ancestors.. We are not of this planet and all of us are seeking a spiritual method of awareness alongside each other in our far away home, the universes of our forefathers....

Date:	1/12/05 - 4:22 PM
Name:	Bob
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Location:	Massachusetts. USA.
Comments:	After a year of not knowing what to believe I have found one true religion I feel good about. I like the themes, culture, and beliefs of Hinduism. Any knowledgeable people here please help me find some more informational websites. Thanks.

Date:	1/12/05 - 3:18 PM
Name:	Manav
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Location:	United Kingdom.
Comments:	Hi All: Thanks to all who helped me out with my question. Regards,

Date:	1/12/05 - 6:35 AM
Name:	Dr Anna Kiran
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Location:	United Kingdom.
Comments:	Amazing web site and an eye opener. Please do let me know on any more updates ... Dr Kiran.

Date:	1/11//05 - 10:39 PM
Name:	Meera Paul
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Location:	Boston, MA, USA.
Comments:	Each and everyone of us who is a child of mother India, owes it to her, to speak up for her and defend her dignity. Thank you for your excellent efforts in this direction. Others such as Mr. Rajiv Malhotra have also made and continue to make laudable contributions and merit commendation. A lot has been done. A lot remains to be done, by the rest of us! Namaste!

Date:	1/11/05 - 7:02 AM
Name:	Rohit Sahasrabudhe
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Location:	Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Comments:	An excellent site.

Date:	1/11/05 - 3:35 AM
Name:	Neil Razdan
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Location:	Maryland, USA.
Comments:	Sammukha.... again!! Well, I found originator of the question as I read the postings. And I could not resist posting this again. Well Manav is correct. "Sammukha" means face to face, or facing. Which would mean, Sammukha-Yuddha might be referring to either a "Dual", or "Face-off". This may be One on one fight, where two persons will fight each other. even in a battle at large. It could also mean, "wrestling", which more accurately is "Malla-Yuddha" and in much friendlier terms. Thanks Neil.

Date:	1/11/05 - 3:22 AM
Name:	Neil Razdan
Site:
Location:	Maryland, USA.
Comments:	Somebody mentioned "Sammukha" and "Mukha" in earlier emails. Well, yes "Mukha" means face generally, and "mouth" more specifically. In the same context, "Sammukha" or "Sammukh" means "Facing" or "In front of". "Aanan" is precisely "Face". But, "Mukha" can and has been used loosely for "Face", e.g. "Mukharvinda" means a face which gleems like a sun. Anyway, this is a beautiful site. I haven't finished reading it completely, but I will. I was talking to one of my Chinese friends in an Art class, about how Huen Tsang (well I know the spelling is not correct), and other philosophers came to India during the period of Gautama Buddha. She would be delighted to read this site too. Thank you very much. Neil.

Date:	1/11/05 - 2:10 AM
Name:	Sa
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Location:	India.
Comments:	As much as I like the work and information on this site, I would also like this forum to visit sites that openly degrade information about Hinduism, i.e. converttoislam.com where open challenges are made. Misleading information is put which is not only wrong but also demeaning. I would suggest that a department keep its eyes on the Internet for refuting and taking up challenges. Otherwise the visitors to their site may never know the truth.

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