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I completely endorse you edit however, if you want it to stick, you have to play the game and follow the rules. It is a pity, but this is the way it is. I look forward to you future contributuions and will happily defend you because although I follow policy, I believe your edits added a great deal to
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I admire your experiance as a copy editor, this makes it all the more unfortunate you have been subjected to
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