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2. Objectionable content is forbidden. Such comments can be reported by clicking on the report button found on every comment. For more on what we consider objectionable, refer to section 6.
3. The Star-Advertiser reserves the right to remove any comment for any reason. We may also block individuals who break these rules from commenting further.
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