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As popularity grew, Babel boxes evolved and were modified by editors to include parody languages and subsequently, popular culture. They became a more colourful and convenient method for editors to transclude them on their userpages, rather than writing an essay about themselves. Some new fascinated
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First-time observers are likely to be bewildered on how a set of apparently harmless-looking boxes actually turn into a huge source of conflict. This essay attempts to provide some chronological context in the
Userbox Wars events, and it should be noted this is no attempt in passing judgement to any
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