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                <text>This collection holds primary documents (listings, programs, applications, etc) related to LGBTQ life online pre-2010. When possible, files have been listed with their original date of publication and source. When mirrored from established sites, their original source is attributed and linked. If you have files you would like to submit for inclusion, please feel free to contact Avery Dame-Griff at &lt;a href="mailto:admin@queerdigital.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;admin@queerdigital.com&lt;/a&gt;.</text>
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