<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;">Sorry to be a rogue on this topic but I think there are strong reasons not to expect (or even allow) the president of the board to be a 4 year post:<div><br></div><div><ol class="MailOutline"><li>It is unrealistic to expect many good candidate to step up to take on a demanding unpaid role for 4 years</li><li>Jeff and Arnulf have already expressed the challenges of balancing the day job (particularly when you are running a micro business) with the time needed to be an effective president, surely those challenges will become overwhelming in years 3 and 4?</li><li>Potentially a 4 year term implies a president’s agenda that the membership would find difficult to influence once the president had been elected</li></ol><div><br></div><div>If I had a vote I would vote for a 2 year term (no more and no less) and with the possibility that a candidate for the presidency serves for 2 years on the board prior to standing for election so that there is some continuity at handover.</div><div><br></div><div>The role of president and that of the other board members could be made easier if we were able to support a permanent executive staff member who could carry some of the load.</div><div>
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<br><div><div>On 17 Jul 2014, at 10:53, <a href="mailto:board-request@lists.osgeo.org">board-request@lists.osgeo.org</a> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">Send Board mailing list submissions to<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="mailto:board@lists.osgeo.org">board@lists.osgeo.org</a><br><br>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/board<br>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>board-request@lists.osgeo.org<br><br>You can reach the person managing the list at<br><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>board-owner@lists.osgeo.org<br><br>When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific<br>than "Re: Contents of Board digest..."<br>Today's Topics:<br><br> 1. Re: Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in<br> Portland) (Jeff McKenna)<br> 2. Re: Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in<br> Portland) (Suchith Anand)<br> 3. Re: Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in<br> Portland) (Bart van den Eijnden)<br> 4. Meeting Reminder (today) (Jeff McKenna)<br> 5. Re: Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>attendance<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>in<br> Portland) (Ravi Kumar)<br><br><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Jeff McKenna <jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">17 July 2014 09:59:55 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">board@lists.osgeo.org<br></span></div><br><br>On 2014-07-16, 10:07 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:<br><blockquote type="cite">Next: Yes, my business suffered a lot during my presidency. It is<br>one of the reasons why I think that the term should be limited.<br>Oher than Jeff I think that one year president elect followed by<br>one year full president is enough. There is nothing worse than<br>burning out your presidents and discarding them when they are done.<br>Not good.<br><br></blockquote><br>Hi Arnulf,<br><br>On your point about the length of term for OSGeo President I strongly<br>disagree, and it is becoming more clear to me as I grow into the<br>position. I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time privately<br>recently with Georg Gartner (president ICA) and Chris Rizos (president<br>Int Assoc Geodesy) on the road (sometimes there is no better way to<br>get to know someone than to be in a foreign country with them, as you<br>know), and I asked them their own opinions - both said adamantly, 4<br>year term. And yes I fully agree. It takes time to figure out the<br>role, build relationships, and make an impact.<br><br>Even here at FOSS4G-E I was twice pulled aside by (very very<br>prominent) community members and told/asked to stay on as president<br>for a term like 4 or 5 years, as a stable face and representative of<br>the community. I agree with them, but limited to 4 years.<br><br>And for the record, Georg actually asked me to stay on that length, to<br>work with him and our organizations.<br><br>Those who witnessed my talks here at FOSS4G-E or at AfricaGEO recently<br>also saw a different side of me - the president is actually emerging<br>(that's the best way I can say it).<br><br>I really appreciate you explaining the demands and assumptions of the<br>position, this really helps to explain how 'awkward' it is for me to<br>have to ask for such things, to function as president. Thank you.<br><br>Your friend,<br><br>-jeff<br><br>PS. I am sitting outside now with Astrid in your beautiful country,<br>she says hi too :)<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand@nottingham.ac.uk><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">17 July 2014 10:17:16 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Jeff McKenna <jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com>, "board@lists.osgeo.org" <board@lists.osgeo.org><br></span></div><br><br>Hi all,<br><br>My humble suggestion is that President term should be min 4 year term . This is what many other organisations do as it takes time for people to learn and grow into the role. Having yearly changes is not good for the organisation. <br><br>Jeff is doing an amazing role as President of OSGeo actively promoting us globally and providing strong leadership. I requested him when i met him at FOSS4G-E , if he is happy to continue as OSGeo President to please consider min. 4 year term. I am happy to see he is considering this.<br><br>Suchith<br><br><br>From: board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org [board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Jeff McKenna [jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com]<br>Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:59 AM<br>To: board@lists.osgeo.org<br>Subject: Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)<br><br>On 2014-07-16, 10:07 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:<br><blockquote type="cite">Next: Yes, my business suffered a lot during my presidency. It is<br>one of the reasons why I think that the term should be limited.<br>Oher than Jeff I think that one year president elect followed by<br>one year full president is enough. There is nothing worse than<br>burning out your presidents and discarding them when they are done.<br>Not good.<br><br></blockquote><br>Hi Arnulf,<br><br>On your point about the length of term for OSGeo President I strongly<br>disagree, and it is becoming more clear to me as I grow into the<br>position. I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time privately<br>recently with Georg Gartner (president ICA) and Chris Rizos (president<br>Int Assoc Geodesy) on the road (sometimes there is no better way to<br>get to know someone than to be in a foreign country with them, as you<br>know), and I asked them their own opinions - both said adamantly, 4<br>year term. And yes I fully agree. It takes time to figure out the<br>role, build relationships, and make an impact.<br><br>Even here at FOSS4G-E I was twice pulled aside by (very very<br>prominent) community members and told/asked to stay on as president<br>for a term like 4 or 5 years, as a stable face and representative of<br>the community. I agree with them, but limited to 4 years.<br><br>And for the record, Georg actually asked me to stay on that length, to<br>work with him and our organizations.<br><br>Those who witnessed my talks here at FOSS4G-E or at AfricaGEO recently<br>also saw a different side of me - the president is actually emerging<br>(that's the best way I can say it).<br><br>I really appreciate you explaining the demands and assumptions of the<br>position, this really helps to explain how 'awkward' it is for me to<br>have to ask for such things, to function as president. Thank you.<br><br>Your friend,<br><br>-jeff<br><br>PS. I am sitting outside now with Astrid in your beautiful country,<br>she says hi too :)<br><br><br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Board mailing list<br>Board@lists.osgeo.org<br>http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/boardThis message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham.<br><br>This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment<br>may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Bart van den Eijnden <bartvde@osgis.nl><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">17 July 2014 10:35:38 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand@nottingham.ac.uk><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Cc: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">"board@lists.osgeo.org" <board@lists.osgeo.org><br></span></div><br><br>I agree. I’d say 4 years is good for both min and max (so nothing less than 4, but also nothing more than 4 ideally).<br><br>First step is for the (Charter Member) community to re-elect Jeff in the upcoming board elections. Then the board can vote him into presidency again.<br><br>Best regards,<br>Bart<br><br>On 17 Jul 2014, at 11:17, Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand@nottingham.ac.uk> wrote:<br><br><blockquote type="cite">Hi all,<br><br>My humble suggestion is that President term should be min 4 year term . This is what many other organisations do as it takes time for people to learn and grow into the role. Having yearly changes is not good for the organisation. <br><br>Jeff is doing an amazing role as President of OSGeo actively promoting us globally and providing strong leadership. I requested him when i met him at FOSS4G-E , if he is happy to continue as OSGeo President to please consider min. 4 year term. I am happy to see he is considering this.<br><br>Suchith<br><br><br>From: board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org [board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Jeff McKenna [jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com]<br>Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:59 AM<br>To: board@lists.osgeo.org<br>Subject: Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)<br><br>On 2014-07-16, 10:07 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:<br><blockquote type="cite">Next: Yes, my business suffered a lot during my presidency. It is<br>one of the reasons why I think that the term should be limited.<br>Oher than Jeff I think that one year president elect followed by<br>one year full president is enough. There is nothing worse than<br>burning out your presidents and discarding them when they are done.<br>Not good.<br><br></blockquote><br>Hi Arnulf,<br><br>On your point about the length of term for OSGeo President I strongly<br>disagree, and it is becoming more clear to me as I grow into the<br>position. I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time privately<br>recently with Georg Gartner (president ICA) and Chris Rizos (president<br>Int Assoc Geodesy) on the road (sometimes there is no better way to<br>get to know someone than to be in a foreign country with them, as you<br>know), and I asked them their own opinions - both said adamantly, 4<br>year term. And yes I fully agree. It takes time to figure out the<br>role, build relationships, and make an impact.<br><br>Even here at FOSS4G-E I was twice pulled aside by (very very<br>prominent) community members and told/asked to stay on as president<br>for a term like 4 or 5 years, as a stable face and representative of<br>the community. I agree with them, but limited to 4 years.<br><br>And for the record, Georg actually asked me to stay on that length, to<br>work with him and our organizations.<br><br>Those who witnessed my talks here at FOSS4G-E or at AfricaGEO recently<br>also saw a different side of me - the president is actually emerging<br>(that's the best way I can say it).<br><br>I really appreciate you explaining the demands and assumptions of the<br>position, this really helps to explain how 'awkward' it is for me to<br>have to ask for such things, to function as president. Thank you.<br><br>Your friend,<br><br>-jeff<br><br>PS. I am sitting outside now with Astrid in your beautiful country,<br>she says hi too :)<br><br><br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Board mailing list<br>Board@lists.osgeo.org<br>http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/boardThis message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham.<br><br>This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment<br>may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.<br><br><br><br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Board mailing list<br>Board@lists.osgeo.org<br>http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/board<br></blockquote><br><br><br><br><br><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Jeff McKenna <jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>[Board] Meeting Reminder (today)</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">17 July 2014 10:47:13 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">osgeo-board List <board@lists.osgeo.org><br></span></div><br><br>A reminder for today's Board meeting<br>(http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2014-07-17). It will be a<br>mixture of face-to-face and IRC.<br><br>-jeff<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Ravi Kumar <ravivundavalli48@yahoo.com><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';"><b>Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">17 July 2014 10:52:15 BST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">"board@lists.osgeo.org" <board@lists.osgeo.org><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; color:rgba(127, 127, 127, 1.0);"><b>Reply-To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica';">Ravi Kumar <ravivundavalli48@yahoo.com><br></span></div><br><br><div><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hi Board,<br>I also feel that a -4- year term is good for the OSGeo President<br>to contribute substantially.<br>OSGeo President, hardly stands a chance for a proverbial 'Burn Out',<br><br>+1 for a Four year term for the OSGeo President.<br>Cheers<br>Ravi Kumar<br> <div class="qtdSeparateBR"><br><br></div><div style="display: block;" class="yahoo_quoted"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div dir="ltr"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> On Thursday, July 17, 2014 3:34 PM, Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand@nottingham.ac.uk> wrote:<br> </font> </div> <br><br> <div class="y_msg_container">Hi
all,<br clear="none"><br clear="none">My humble suggestion is that President term should be min 4 year term . This is what many other organisations do as it takes time for people to learn and grow into the role. Having yearly changes is not good for the organisation. <br clear="none"><br clear="none">Jeff is doing an amazing role as President of OSGeo actively promoting us globally and providing strong leadership. I requested him when i met him at FOSS4G-E , if he is happy to continue as OSGeo President to please consider min. 4 year term. I am happy to see he is considering this.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Suchith<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">From: <a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org" href="mailto:board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org">board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org</a> [<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org" href="mailto:board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org">board-bounces@lists.osgeo.org</a>] On Behalf Of Jeff McKenna [<a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com" href="mailto:jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com">jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com</a>]<br clear="none">Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:59 AM<br clear="none">To: <a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:board@lists.osgeo.org" href="mailto:board@lists.osgeo.org">board@lists.osgeo.org</a><br clear="none">Subject: Re: [Board] Support fot OSGeo officers (Re: My attendance in Portland)<br clear="none"><br clear="none">On 2014-07-16, 10:07 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:<br clear="none">> Next: Yes, my business suffered a lot during my presidency. It is<br clear="none">> one of the reasons why I think that the term should be limited.<br clear="none">> Oher than Jeff I think that one year president elect followed by<br clear="none">> one year full president is enough. There is nothing worse
than<br clear="none">> burning out your presidents and discarding them when they are done.<br clear="none">> Not good.<br clear="none">><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Hi Arnulf,<br clear="none"><br clear="none">On your point about the length of term for OSGeo President I strongly<br clear="none">disagree, and it is becoming more clear to me as I grow into the<br clear="none">position. I had the pleasure of spending a lot of time privately<br clear="none">recently with Georg Gartner (president ICA) and Chris Rizos (president<br clear="none">Int Assoc Geodesy) on the road (sometimes there is no better way to<br clear="none">get to know someone than to be in a foreign country with them, as you<br clear="none">know), and I asked them their own opinions - both said adamantly, 4<br clear="none">year term. And yes I fully agree. It takes time to figure out the<br clear="none">role, build relationships, and make an impact.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Even here at FOSS4G-E I was twice pulled aside by (very very<br clear="none">prominent) community members and told/asked to stay on as president<br clear="none">for a term like 4 or 5 years, as a stable face and representative of<br clear="none">the community. I agree with them, but limited to 4 years.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">And for the record, Georg actually asked me to stay on that length, to<br clear="none">work with him and our organizations.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Those who witnessed my talks here at FOSS4G-E or at AfricaGEO recently<br clear="none">also saw a different side of me - the president is actually emerging<br clear="none">(that's the best way I can say it).<br clear="none"><br clear="none">I really appreciate you explaining the demands and assumptions of the<br clear="none">position, this really helps to explain how 'awkward' it is for me to<br clear="none">have to ask for such
things, to function as president. Thank you.<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Your friend,<br clear="none"><br clear="none">-jeff<br clear="none"><br clear="none">PS. I am sitting outside now with Astrid in your beautiful country,<br clear="none">she says hi too :)<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">_______________________________________________<br clear="none">Board mailing list<br clear="none"><a shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:Board@lists.osgeo.org" href="mailto:Board@lists.osgeo.org">Board@lists.osgeo.org</a><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/boardThis" target="_blank">http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/boardThis </a>message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy
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