| Seks |
So there was this red 2000+ celica with a huge-ass "Z" on the hood, body kit, etc. I guess it's one of those celica's you can buy from Toyota dealership with all the stuff put on already.
I'm positive it's a GT. Doubt it's a GTS. Not that it matters.
Anyhow, I was already 10 over the speed limit and he started tailgating me and there was already a car in a lane beside me going at almost the same speed as me. I started to get frigging annoyed so I flashed my brake. He proceeded to switch over to the other lane, and starting tailgating the other car. As soon as he was beside me, I looked over and the driver looked over at me. I pretty much gave him a dirty look as I was annoyed at his behaviour.
Why was he tailgating me, I don't know? Wanted to race? He was late for a date?
So, was it wrong for me to flash my brake? |
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| penance |
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Originally posted by Seks
So, was it wrong for me to flash my brake?
Nope...
That and a finger works pretty well:lol: |
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| REFLUX |
I think you didn't do anything wrong
if he rear ends you..it's his fault, so he shouldn't be following so closely
what an ass |
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| blown_mr2 |
| Tailgaters should be lynched. No excuses for it. |
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| 95IntegraRS |
| Just downshift. Scares the shit out of em every time. |
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| TheWask |
| You were driving the same speed as the person beside you? Blocking the road, or did I read that wrong? |
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| energie |
| i always do that when they tailgate me. |
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| Seks |
quote:
Originally posted by TheWask
You were driving the same speed as the person beside you? Blocking the road, or did I read that wrong?
So you're saying that I should speed up more to move over to the other lane even though the car in the other lane seems to be pacing me, which means I am now speeding even more at a risk of being caught by the cops? |
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| TrevorK |
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Originally posted by Seks
So you're saying that I should speed up more to move over to the other lane even though the car in the other lane seems to be pacing me, which means I am now speeding even more at a risk of being caught by the cops?
I think you did the right thing.
I hate blocking the road for other people, but if the guy beside me and myself end up going the same speed, there's nothing I can do about it.
The only time I change this is on the highway, I will always make sure someone who wants to pass can. |
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| Seks |
Speakin of highway,
Does the rule of slow drivers moving to the right side of the highway applies to city streets too? :confused: |
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| RSN CRX |
| I know exacltly which celica ur talking about. I see this guy everywhere and Im sure you did the right thing cuz I that guy drives like that most of the time. |
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| REFLUX |
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Originally posted by Seks
Speakin of highway,
Does the rule of slow drivers moving to the right side of the highway applies to city streets too? :confused:
Doubt it, for sure not on residential & smaller streets
I guess it could be done as courtesy on the smaller streets (if you're doing the 60km Max and others are doing 70...).
As for the inner city freeways...if you're doing 10 over the max already, I always figure if someone's in a rush they can go around me but if I'm blocking the only way to get past the traffic then I'd move.
[rant] LOL which reminds me, the other day I was heading westbound on the Whitemud at around midnight, in the far left lane, extremely sparse traffic and this dumb silver CRV/Rav4/Pilot/Econo-SUV etc starts tailgating me. There are no other cars within 2 blocks of us; he continues for about 2 exits and finally exits on 111St by Southgate and gives me a dirty look!
What an idiot, he tailgates the ONLY car on the highway just to exit on the OPPOSITE side of the Whitemud...he must've been from Ontario or BC....moron.[/rant] |
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| snugs |
quote:
Originally posted by Seks
Why was he tailgating me, I don't know? Wanted to race? He was late for a date?
So, was it wrong for me to flash my brake?
What road? Which lane were you in?
On city streets it really doesn't matter, but I absolutely hate the idiots out here who feel the need to create rolling roadblocks on the highways by pacing the person next to them. Tailgating sucks too, but I can't decide which is the lesser of the two evils without more info. :p |
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| midnite |
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Originally posted by Seks
So you're saying that I should speed up more to move over to the other lane even though the car in the other lane seems to be pacing me, which means I am now speeding even more at a risk of being caught by the cops?
I think he ment you could slow down to the limit, so the faster cars can pass you.
If someone is pacing beside me and someone wants to pass, i'll usually accelerate or slow down, giving them a way past.
I think you did the right thing flashing the brakes. |
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| TheWask |
quote:
Originally posted by Seks
So you're saying that I should speed up more to move over to the other lane even though the car in the other lane seems to be pacing me, which means I am now speeding even more at a risk of being caught by the cops?
Why does it have to be speed up? You have a car pacing you and an idiot tailgating you, why not slow down and let them go on to an eventual ticket? I do understand though, you weren't doing anything wrong and bozo was being a dick. It is fun to block them in but maybe just as dangerous. You did the right thing in flashing your brakes.
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Originally posted by midnite
I think he ment you could slow down to the limit, so the faster cars can pass you.
Exactly! How is the car doing? Any new mods? |
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| rexxrally |
It's actually not a good idea to be driving beside someone, other than for passing them or them passing you. If for any reason, either of you need to swerve, or if you blow a tire, it's better if you don't have someone beside you.
If you tap the brakes, and the guy behind you takes that exact second to look at his CD player, he might run into the back of you. Granted, it won't be your fault. But, it will still be the time, and hassle of your car in the bodyshop, you trying to find some other wheels while it's in the shop. And the best you can hope for, is that your car will come out looking as good as it was before you tapped the brake pedal. At worst, it will be in worse condition than before.
And how will you feel if you get rear-ended, and get out of your car alone, and the guy behind you turns out to be 4 Asian-gang members with weapons in their hands? They're now pissed at you because "you caused them to run into you" (their opinion may be wrong, but it's still their opinion). There was a guy in a white Blazer who got involved with road rage with some gang members, and ended up dead right in front of Bonnie Doon mall. Anybody remember that one? Is it worth it to "teach them a lesson"? Is it any of our "jobs" to teach others how to drive?
Have you ever been late for something, and ended up behind grandpa in an Oldsmobile who just won't get out of your way? How mad were you then? So, when the situation is reversed, why not show some compassion for the other guy who's late, and just get out of the way?
If some retard who wants to go WAY over the speed limit comes up behind you, what harm will it do to just get out of their way? Really think about that question: what harm will it do you to just get out of their way? I LOVE to let guys who want to speed go in front of me. I love to let them attract the attention of the cops and let them get pulled over instead of me. I do it all the time on Highway 2. I call them my "guinea pigs".
The metal cocoon around us seems to empower us with bold feelings of power that we feel we need to use. Would you do the same thing if you were walking on the sidewalk and somebody was walking too close behind you? Would you stop suddenly in the middle of the sidewalk so that they walk into you from behind? Why do we feel the need to do it on the street, then? |
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| silksheets |
When that situation comes up and your in a car you dont care about BRAKE CHECK!
just make sure your head is back into the seat already.
If I'm already going faster then the speed limit the guy behind me can go to hell.
On the highway I will always move out of the way, but if I'm in the city and in the lane I want to be in, then thats where I'm staying. |
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| Mekanik22 |
| Next time, don't tap the brakes, SLAM on them. If he rear-ends you, his life is over... |
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| Genki |
| haah i did that once.. hte look on his face was priceless. HAHA. |
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| Bucktown |
slow traffic keep right, thats all i gotta say. theres noyhing worse than being stuck behind two people at the same time. and its not like you cant move back into the lane again after there gone......i always move for people, and i expect people to move for me.
slow traffic keep right.
ps: why would you wanna sit in someones blind spot anyways? silly........ |
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| captain nismo |
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Originally posted by Mekanik22
Next time, don't tap the brakes, SLAM on them. If he rear-ends you, his life is over...
Aha. That seems a tad drastic though...:p |
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| ChromeDragon |
| It doesn't matter how much of a hurry I'm in I never tailgate. I just feel really uncomfortable being too close to someone else on the road, no matter if they are in front or behind me. I was on edge riding down to Calgary with Chris last year in the Z. He would get 2 feet off someone's bumper while doing 140km/h and yell at them to get out of the way. I was just gritting my teeth waiting for someone to slam on the brakes and cause him to rear end them. |
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| oldraven |
There's no time to tailgate. I flash these guys my brakes if they get too close. And you'd be surprised at how a nice staredown in the RVmirror gets the yuppies in the SUV's off your arse.
But DON'T contribute to the alberta road block. If you're in the left lane, and going the same speed as the guy in the right lane, either speed up, or slow down and get over. It's not the highway, and there are no traffic laws in the city to keep right, but it's just the damn code of the road. It's common sense. Keep right except to pass!
Now, if people are blocking you, just flash your lights. It's much more curteous than trying to climb up their tailpipe or barmpin the horn. |
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| JustinL |
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Originally posted by Mekanik22
Next time, don't tap the brakes, SLAM on them. If he rear-ends you, his life is over...
Brilliant :rolleyes: |
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| TheNeonEdge |
quote:
Originally posted by rexxrally
It's actually not a good idea to be driving beside someone, other than for passing them or them passing you. If for any reason, either of you need to swerve, or if you blow a tire, it's better if you don't have someone beside you.
If you tap the brakes, and the guy behind you takes that exact second to look at his CD player, he might run into the back of you. Granted, it won't be your fault. But, it will still be the time, and hassle of your car in the bodyshop, you trying to find some other wheels while it's in the shop. And the best you can hope for, is that your car will come out looking as good as it was before you tapped the brake pedal. At worst, it will be in worse condition than before.
And how will you feel if you get rear-ended, and get out of your car alone, and the guy behind you turns out to be 4 Asian-gang members with weapons in their hands? They're now pissed at you because "you caused them to run into you" (their opinion may be wrong, but it's still their opinion). There was a guy in a white Blazer who got involved with road rage with some gang members, and ended up dead right in front of Bonnie Doon mall. Anybody remember that one? Is it worth it to "teach them a lesson"? Is it any of our "jobs" to teach others how to drive?
Have you ever been late for something, and ended up behind grandpa in an Oldsmobile who just won't get out of your way? How mad were you then? So, when the situation is reversed, why not show some compassion for the other guy who's late, and just get out of the way?
If some retard who wants to go WAY over the speed limit comes up behind you, what harm will it do to just get out of their way? Really think about that question: what harm will it do you to just get out of their way? I LOVE to let guys who want to speed go in front of me. I love to let them attract the attention of the cops and let them get pulled over instead of me. I do it all the time on Highway 2. I call them my "guinea pigs".
The metal cocoon around us seems to empower us with bold feelings of power that we feel we need to use. Would you do the same thing if you were walking on the sidewalk and somebody was walking too close behind you? Would you stop suddenly in the middle of the sidewalk so that they walk into you from behind? Why do we feel the need to do it on the street, then?
Wisest words EVER, couldnt have said it better myself
:bowdown: :bowdown:
P.S. people just get more aggitated and it puts everyone esle in more danger if you box them in, besides, let them pass, then you can speed more because they will get busted before you do. :D
--ThE EdGe |
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| MX5 Miata Guy |
Furthermore, intentially braking infront of somebody with no reason (ie: you're not trying to avoid hitting something infront of you), thereby causing them to hit you, is, providing there are witnesses, your fault...even if they hit you.
Fine line between driving defensively and being a jerk yourself.
If you've got somebody behind you AND you're in the left lane...move over (it is the law). If you're got somebody behind you and you're in the right lane, simply take your foot off the throttle and slow down slowly. Don't brake without reason!!! |
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| oldraven |
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Originally posted by MX5 Miata Guy
Furthermore, intentially braking infront of somebody with no reason (ie: you're not trying to avoid hitting something infront of you), thereby causing them to hit you, is, providing there are witnesses, your fault...even if they hit you.
Fine line between driving defensively and being a jerk yourself.
If you've got somebody behind you AND you're in the left lane...move over (it is the law). If you're got somebody behind you and you're in the right lane, simply take your foot off the throttle and slow down slowly. Don't brake without reason!!!
That's why you don't hit the brakes hard enough to slow down, just to flash your lights and force the guy to back off. |
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| energie |
| i just did it twice today, and the guy in a new Ram slammed on his brakes and swerved into the lane beside me then i gave him the finger through my sunroof. |
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| JustinL |
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Originally posted by energie
i just did it twice today, and the guy in a new Ram slammed on his brakes and swerved into the lane beside me then i gave him the finger through my sunroof.
Do you honestly think that was the safest thing to do? Was there perhaps a better move in that situation? |
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| ColinSiR |
| if your in the fast lane and theirs someone coming up. move the fuck out of the way |
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| MX5 Miata Guy |
quote:
Originally posted by energie
i just did it twice today, and the guy in a new Ram slammed on his brakes and swerved into the lane beside me then i gave him the finger through my sunroof.
What you did was just as ticketable as his following to close. Just back off the throttle. Lest you find a Dodge Ram driver that decides to do the latter (RAM) as opposed to the former (DODGE). |
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| cubed |
Since i'm in saskatchewan and my insurnace is so cheap when some ass gets behind me like that i slam the brakes. I really have no patience for tailgatters. If i'm in the way and i see you coming i'll back off but don't push me to get out of ther way fast.
It'll cost me $50 for deductible and his toy is trashed cuz of being an idiot so that makes me feel good. I need new paint in the back anyways. lol
Most of the time they don't hit me but they get scared pretty good. Some get right pissed but hey, not my problem.
I'm never in enough of a hurry to want to get a ticket for some other jerk.
You did the right thing. Fight the power.
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| ColinSiR |
| people that drive in the fast lane slow are dumb. and im not saying anything about you driving a cavelier |
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| cubed |
Haa, you can't diss my cavy!!!!
I know exactly what it is and what it's for...hell it's my 23rd car (might be 25, need to check that).
1 - 53 Chev Bel-air
2 - 69 Chevelle Malibu
3 - 69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe
4 - 76 Audi 100
5 - 81 Mustang 5.0
6 - 76 Cordoba SS
7 - 77 Cordoba
8 - 85 Toyota Celica
9 - 82 Toyota Tercel
10 - 76 Dodge 100
11 - 85 Toyota SR5
12 - 79 New Yorker
13 - 87 Camaro LT
14 - 89 Taurus
15 - 88 Pontiac 6000
16 - 86 Pontiac 6000LE
17 - 83 Monte Carlo
18 - 78 Pinto Wagon
19 - 73 Merkur Capri
20 - 92 Thunderbird
21 - 70 Monte Carlo
22 - 00 Cavalier
I guess it's only 22, unless i count my trailer...
SHeesh...Sorry about the whoring, this is way off topic now...
:p
so, by fast lane you mean those driving at posted speed limit or you mean those out there giving the rest of us a bad name by ripping around at 160+ and honking at anybody not lining up nice and neat for them.
I agree that if your under the speed limit on a clear day you should stay right. Otherwise, well, it doesn;t piss me off. |
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| energie |
| ya it probably was not the safest thing to do, i should think before i act next time |
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| ColinSiR |
well ill be honest, im always going 160 on the highway. i dont tailgate when i come up to someone in the fastlane. they have every right to be in that lane. but comon, its kinda sad when he's staying right beside the frikken guy beside him for 5 minutes. and thats when ill be tailgating. but i dont get to close. and i never honk my horn its to high pitched, it would make the guy crash.
slower traffic keep right. but if your not going to pass in the left ill be a tailgating for life |
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| TheNeonEdge |
quote:
Originally posted by cubed
Since i'm in saskatchewan and my insurnace is so cheap when some ass gets behind me like that i slam the brakes. I really have no patience for tailgatters. If i'm in the way and i see you coming i'll back off but don't push me to get out of ther way fast.
It'll cost me $50 for deductible and his toy is trashed cuz of being an idiot so that makes me feel good. I need new paint in the back anyways. lol
Most of the time they don't hit me but they get scared pretty good. Some get right pissed but hey, not my problem.
I'm never in enough of a hurry to want to get a ticket for some other jerk.
You did the right thing. Fight the power.
Haa, you can't diss my cavy!!!!
I know exactly what it is and what it's for...hell it's my 23rd car (might be 25, need to check that).
1 - 53 Chev Bel-air
2 - 69 Chevelle Malibu
3 - 69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe
4 - 76 Audi 100
5 - 81 Mustang 5.0
6 - 76 Cordoba SS
7 - 77 Cordoba
8 - 85 Toyota Celica
9 - 82 Toyota Tercel
10 - 76 Dodge 100
11 - 85 Toyota SR5
12 - 79 New Yorker
13 - 87 Camaro LT
14 - 89 Taurus
15 - 88 Pontiac 6000
16 - 86 Pontiac 6000LE
17 - 83 Monte Carlo
18 - 78 Pinto Wagon
19 - 73 Merkur Capri
20 - 92 Thunderbird
21 - 70 Monte Carlo
22 - 00 Cavalier
I guess it's only 22, unless i count my trailer...
SHeesh...Sorry about the whoring, this is way off topic now...
:p
so, by fast lane you mean those driving at posted speed limit or you mean those out there giving the rest of us a bad name by ripping around at 160+ and honking at anybody not lining up nice and neat for them.
I agree that if your under the speed limit on a clear day you should stay right. Otherwise, well, it doesn;t piss me off.
A prime example of what happens when your parents were related before they got married:rolleyes:
--ThE EdGe |
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| cubed |
how'd you know that....
so my mom is my aunt...big deal..
i call her my mauntie.
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| TheNeonEdge |
quote:
Originally posted by cubed
how'd you know that....
so my mom is my aunt...big deal..
i call her my mauntie.
:eek:
lol at least you have a good sence of humor :bthumbup:
--ThE EdGe |
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| cubed |
quote:
Originally posted by TheNeonEdge
lol at least you have a good sence of humor :bthumbup:
--ThE EdGe
There's no other way to be. I don't got time to get pissed off.
Laughin my way through life has gotten me pretty far. So far...
I don't diss what other people say or do even if i don't agree cuz who the f**k am i to judge.
IMO, In the end the disser is the one who looks stupid. |
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| silksheets |
quote:
Originally posted by ColinSiR
people that drive in the fast lane slow are dumb.
In the city it doesnt matter what lane your in unless your on the whitemud or I guess parts of the yellowhead.
if I'm doing 68 and it jsut happens the guy beside me is too, and I'm in the lane I want to be in already (ready for my turn) then the guy behind me and fuck right the hell off I will NOT move out of the way for him. I will tap my breakes, move then getting the lights on, but not slaming on them.
If he doesnt realize he is too close he will taste a 44lb drop hitch.
Also if someone behind me is driving like a tard and tailgating and weaving in traffic and I brake test him and he hits me, wanna know what I'm going to say to the officer "I heard something bad in my tranny and in a panic I hit the brakes"
He's going to say "ok" and give a following to close violation to the guy that hit me. and his insurance will fix any damage done.
The law makes it clean that you should have room to stop in the event of an emergency. Even if the guy brake tests you, you are supposed to have enough room to stop. |
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| Bob_DodgeSX |
| Safest way to get rid of a tailgater is not to step on the brake this can cause u greif. I usally just turn on my headlights. The rear lights turn on so it looks like you hit the brake. Its funny to watch some bonehead tailgater hammer on his brakes while you pull away. You get the same affect with out no chance of getting hit. |
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| ColinSiR |
[QUOTE]Originally posted by silksheets
[B]In the city it doesnt matter what lane your in unless your on the whitemud or I guess parts of the yellowhead.
if I'm doing 68 and it jsut happens the guy beside me is too, and I'm in the lane I want to be in already (ready for my turn) then the guy behind me and fuck right the hell off I will NOT move out of the way for him. I will tap my breakes, move then getting the lights on, but not slaming on them.
If he doesnt realize he is too close he will taste a 44lb drop hitch.
if theirs a left turn up ahead i dont consider that lane the fast lane. fast lane is on the highway only |
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| Mekanik22 |
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Originally posted by JustinL
Brilliant :rolleyes:
Thanks! :)
But seriously, it does work. I did it one time because some guy was being an ass for no reason. He barely stopped, but when he did, lol, he went like 40 down the 60 road until I was gone. So it works. |
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