2.9

Rob Wilson

Marketing - Toronto Metropolitan University

2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

17%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Try to avoid this professor

MKT802 - 2.0 rating

Will never take this professor again

MKT7802 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A- (4)
B+ (1)
D+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 9 reported grades
A-: 4
B+: 1
D+: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
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Tough Grader (1)
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Reviews (89)
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MKT702
Nov 11, 2001

Not suitable to be a professor

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MKT702
Nov 12, 2001

If you like the army type, thats him! YES SIR General sir!

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MKT702
Nov 12, 2001

Stratmesh anyone?

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MKT702
Nov 12, 2001

Terrible communications skills, does not respect students, stratmesh is useless!

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MKT702
Feb 4, 2002

Needs more training in people skills

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4.0
MKT702
Feb 4, 2002

Those you can't fo teach. Just useless.

3.0
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MKT702802
Feb 24, 2002

tells how it is, but what is STRATMESH??

4.0
3.0
MKT802
Feb 27, 2002

Hard to rate a professor that NEVER TEACHES! Still don't know what Stratmesh is

1.0
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MKT200
Grade: B+
Mar 16, 2002

Basketball is a team sport, golf however is an individual sport , don't cheat!

2.0
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MKT702
Apr 6, 2002

Sarcastic, sarcastic, sarcastic; avid Phantoms fan!

3.0
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MKT802
Grade: D+
May 15, 2002

turn your cell phones off people!!

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4.0
MKT802
May 15, 2002

Anyone can read from a freakin text book...

3.0
5.0
MKT702
Sep 12, 2002

Very, very Sarcastic. Your questions will seem stupid, and he is BRILIANT...hmm

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2.0
MKT702
Sep 14, 2002

Don't ask him a question, he will make you cry. Otherwise he is a nice guy.

2.0
5.0
MKT702
Sep 18, 2002

Please give me an A Mr. Wilson, thanks!

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MKT621
Sep 21, 2002

Answers please?? Loves to swear!!!

3.0
3.0
MKT702
Oct 1, 2002

Who else loves Mr. Wilson's Ryerson Business Shirt?

4.0
1.0
MKT702
Nov 7, 2002

He's rude to students but fair ... so quit sucking up

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MKT802
Nov 8, 2002

Doesn’t baby you. I have a full time job in marketing now. He is Brillia

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3.0
MKT702
Nov 12, 2002

Who saw the fear in his eyes when the students were rating him

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MKT702
Nov 27, 2002

Very hard test. Fair teacher. Don't ask stupid questions.

5.0
1.0
MKT202
Dec 8, 2002

He's a good prof, and it's funny when he makes people look stupid

4.0
4.0
MKT702
Dec 9, 2002

Stop your crying. He is not that bad. Just work hard in his class.

4.0
1.0
MKT702
Dec 11, 2002

i know this man out of school and i think he is so nice! he was almost an inlaw

3.0
2.0
MKT702
Dec 31, 2002

Too bad for you suck-ups, this one doesn't put up with it! Excellent professor!

3.0
2.0
MKT200
Dec 31, 2002

This guy's monotomous, but his tests aren't that hard, just study the book

4.0
2.0
MKT802
Feb 4, 2003

Straight forward, Honest, and nice guy underneath, good guy

1.0
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MKT7802
Mar 29, 2003

Thinks hes topdog! Leave the negativity at the farm Bob.

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MKT702
Apr 7, 2003

This teacher is awful -- i do not understand where he gets his title from. HE never taught anything, he is rude and very unhelpful. seems to kick you while your down.

4.0
2.0
MKT800
Apr 13, 2003

His jokes are hillarious because they come at the expense of stupid people. Fair teacher, would take him again

4.0
4.0
MKT800
Apr 17, 2003

Not bad of a teacher. Could have had more instuctions. Need better companies that are willing to give you information.

5.0
1.0
MKT702
Apr 27, 2003

People hate him because he doesn't spoon feed. Grow up losers, this guy is what you'll meet in the real world. Be thankful.

1.0
3.0
MKT
Jun 4, 2003

hes a crab!

3.0
1.0
MKT702
Oct 8, 2003

If it wasn't for the attendance mark there would be no reason to go to class. He doesn't teach anything and everything is from the textbook.

5.0
2.0
MKT702
Oct 15, 2003

One of the best profs at Ryerson, in my opinion. Doesn't treat us like children (even though too many of my classmates insist on acting like children) and tells it like it is, with great references to the 'real world'.

3.0
4.0
MKT702
Nov 19, 2003

This guy does not teach. Just prepared to do all the readings and understand it on your own. Study hard for the test because even though it is multiple choice it is difficult!..Will do fine as long as you understand everything and study!

4.0
2.0
MKT802
May 16, 2004

Decent prof, he is not as mean as he tries to be. He's actually a pretty nice guy..although most people wouldn't realize it. Course isn't difficult either as long as you have a good group.

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MKT802
Aug 21, 2004

He is the best professor at Ryerson. Bar none. Straight up teaching style, no bull droppings. I wish I had him for all my marketing courses.

5.0
2.0
MKT702802
Aug 24, 2004

seems like a tough prof, but isn't...if u ask stupid questions he'll let u know about it...if u need any help he's there....doesnt really teach much from the textbook, u do the readings yourself and he tells u about the 'real world'...overall great prof

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MKT702802
Sep 14, 2004

good prof, straight, direct, be prepared to take some abuse initially, but his classes are the best way to get experience if u dont have any, and looking back, his classes were the most memorable and beneficial

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MKT702
Oct 5, 2004

he takes attendence very seriously, too seriously. its like your in high school. most of the time his lectures are boring. you never get anything out of it. you have to just read the text. he does bring in special guests from the real world.

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MKT702
Nov 7, 2004

What am i learning from this course, how to read a text book? The prof is usless. The only reason to go to class is to get an atendance mark.

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MKT702
Dec 1, 2004

He's a very intelligent man. Gives insight about the world of marketing; doesn't sugar-coat it - or his methods of teaching, which by 4th year we should fully be prepared for. Get ready for the real world! Thankfully, Prof. Wilson prepares us!

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MKT702
Dec 22, 2004

U'D BETTER HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR IF YOURE TAKING A CLASS WITH HIM. good guy, intelligent, very informative material presentation, interesting projects and questions. but be prepared for a low c cuz u learn from him but the price to pay is your mark. he has an mba school teaching method.

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MKT702
Jan 6, 2005

Do you want to learn??? This is the prof. for you. You need to READ your textbook for the tests, but showing up to class is like be trained by your marketing manager... REALISTIC and SERIOUS. If you plan on clowning around ..get OUT NOW!!! Amazing guy!!!

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MKT802
Apr 27, 2005

Rob Wilson is a very knowledgable and humourous professor. He is very experienced in his field and knows his stuff very well. I would recommend this guy to anybody taking MKT702 or MKT802.

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MKT801
Jun 8, 2005

Clear, very approachable, and thankfully doesn't put up with the usual flow of dumb questions (you know the ones)

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WHATEVER
Jun 9, 2005

No Comments

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4.0
MKT702
Dec 11, 2005

Scared the crap out of me in the beginning but he's a good guy. He won't put up with crap during his lectures so expect him to have an attitude about that. If you go and see him in his office he's very helpful and wants to see you succeed. I'll take another class with him.

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MKT805
Mar 21, 2006

Has a passion for marketing and making you look like a retard.

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MKTNG
Mar 24, 2006

this guy is the MAN. want it straight, ask Mr. Wilson. Stupid questions get stupid answers.. hilarious, stupid answers. smarten up or he will torch you. Best prof i've ever had, real life expereince is what i pay for and it's what he delievers A++ i wish i had this kidn of brilliance in my household!

1.0
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MKT802
May 11, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
BLAKA
May 25, 2006

No Comments

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3.0
MKT702
Dec 26, 2006

work hard and don't take his attitude too seriously. He rewards you if you put in the effort.

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MKT702
Jan 1, 2007

Good prof, available for clarification of any questions you may have. Tests based on the text book. Groups of 8 for final project a bit hectic.

3.0
1.0
MKT702
Dec 24, 2007

Your book is your bible. 2 mid-terms, both around 30%. Lectures/tutorials = waste of time, but must attend for attendance marks (10% of final mark). Study the text carefully (re-read chapters - memorize!) because test questions are based on direct sentences, examples from text. Overall, not too bad; one word of warning: pick groups wisely.

3.0
1.0
MKT702
Dec 27, 2007

His lectures are worthless & not in tests. Tests are pure testbank questions and retarded. Attendance is retarded too since you never see the sheet passed around even if you attended every class, WTF? Final project is HUGE and dropped on you with only 2 weeks to do it at the end. This guy doesn't know how to schedule. Awful.

1.0
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MKTSECT
Dec 27, 2007

Hard to describe this guy. All i can say is that i hated his class. He is arrogant and questions students all the time. The class is useless, its a repetition of other marketing courses. Too bad its mandatory. If you have a choice, dont take him.

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MKT702
Dec 27, 2007

Very intimdating guy. Looks nice, he is no Mr. Wilson...but he expects alot. Kinda makes you reconsider raising your arm to question and in tests he brings like 10 people to keep an eye out for people cheating. If you think about that, that Ratio is 4:1 :| Yikes!!!! He made me sweat, but i dunno... id take him again!

3.0
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MKT702
Dec 31, 2008

tests are hard since you need to memorize everything from the book. final project is tough since you only have 2 weeks to get them done and the company is marking it. the prof is very intelligent, i learn alot from his tutorial (1 hour class) but not at all in the 2 hour lecture

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MKT802
May 11, 2009

Nice guy who knows his stuff, but he's very sarcastic. He helps you a lot in class, but not so much outside of class. After he marks your work don't even try asking him questions because he won't talk to you.

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MKT802
May 17, 2010

He can be seem very intimidating and scary but he's actually not that bad. If you do your work you can still get an A-. Just pay attention to his instructions and don't ask stupid questions to piss him off. Things get really ugly if you do.

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MKT702
Aug 12, 2010

Absolutely fantastic Prof. My favourite during my time at Ryerson. No nonsense, no BS approach works great for students like myself. If you're dumb and you ask dumb questions, you likely won't like this professor.

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MKT802
Mar 27, 2011

I had Rob as an instructor back in 90 & 91. Yes he is hard. And he will challenge you. But if you are smart you will put yourself out there because that's the real world. Best prof i had at Ryerson or my MBA at York. Made it to VP in the US by listening to his feedback especially what was tough.

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MKT802
Apr 1, 2011

This guy is a great prof. Doesn't matter what people say. Go to class, listen to what he says, don't ask dumb questions and follow the outline HE GIVES YOU to a tee and you'll be guaranteed a good mark. Anyone that finds this guy to be 'too mean' or unapproachable needs a major wake-up call.

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MKT702
Oct 10, 2011

he's a smart guy, but you wont learn anything. Buy the textbook and use a blow-up doll to get your partisipation marks

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MKT702
Oct 18, 2011

proudly displays ignorance(no effort to learn names)and political bias(openly tells lecture hall who NOT to vote for)Adds value with smart examples.Not a great prof;multi-choice test q's are not strghtfwrd, motivates discussions w/ instigation - which would work except his ego is so large it blinds him from seeing when stdnts are actually correct

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MKT702
Dec 28, 2011

CONS: Rude, does not even touch the textbook, expects you to be on time when he's always late, doesn't use blackboard at all, uses overhead transparencies from who knows when. PROS: ends class early. TIP: Always show up to class for attendance marks.

1.0
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MKT700
Jan 3, 2012

He's hard, mean and he doesn't want to listen to his students. He always ask questions that he doesnt expect people to know the anwser just to make fun of his students. Only prof that teaches the course.

3.0
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MKT700
Oct 23, 2012

He will seem arrogant and full of himself, but he's a smart guy. Some of his examples are dated, he doesn't use any hint of technology (overheads and no blackboard), and is a bit hypocritical with punctuality. Just show up, follow HIS outlines for test prep/projects, read the text and keep your mouth shut. You'll do fine. P.S. 1-on-1 he's a lamb!

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MKT702
Dec 2, 2012

Aside from being rude, he did not give our class an outline for the final project, he basically said to do whatever, and we had no idea what we were doing. ALSO he put other chapters on the test which werent supposed to be on it. OH and on the course outline said the project was due one date and made it due the week before. AVOID IF POSSIBLE!

5.0
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MKT702
Feb 4, 2013

Amazing professor. He may not seem nice at first but really he knows EXACTLY what he is talking about. Follow his instructions word by word and no doubt you will get a good grade.

2.0
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MKT802
Apr 29, 2013

The most interesting and exciting course in the MKT program, but the professor doesn't do it justice. He might once have been good but he's tired of the job and sick of students. Avoids contact, gives confusing/unhelpful/aggressive feedback, but surprisingly marks fair. Will try your patience but you'll get a lot out of the course overall.

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MKT702
Dec 5, 2013

Very old-school the way he teaches. Overheads are quite common (Yes....Overheads). Doesn't touch technology which makes it ironic when he talks about social media and how business is shifting online. Very blunt and refers any questions to the course outline. Not very approachable. Mid-Terms are pure test bank.

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MKT702
Dec 11, 2013

Awful professor. Rude, inconsistent, attendance taken in 8 am lectures... He's also one of the highest paid professors in the department and still refuses to use the internet. Really funny that his lectures include talking about new technologies when he's clearly stuck in the 20th century. Become BFFs with your textbook.

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MKT702
Grade: C
Dec 12, 2013

I am pretty sure he farms, he must live on a farm. He only has 8AM classes. It's crazy. He is abrasive. Sarcasm, is too much in expense of students humiliation.

2.0
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MKT702
Dec 24, 2013

Fairly easy class. He's only rude and sarcastic if you ask stupid questions and don't do what is clearly asked.

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MKT702
Nov 26, 2014

Attendance is big with him, nothing is posted on Blackboard, and 1 hour breakouts are "Read your answer to this weeks question in front of the class". Sometimes he knows what he's talking about, other times he goes on about dated or flat out wrong ways to approach marketing and is too stubborn and old school to accept any other answer. AVOID!

1.0
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MK702
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2015

This is probably one of the worst professors I've ever had the displeasure of learning from. He's the only one who teaches 2 classes in 4th year and you have no choice but to stick it out with him. Attendance counts, tests are easy and have nothing to do with what he teaches, use the textbooks and pray for the patience to deal with him.

1.0
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MKT802
Grade: A-
Jan 22, 2015

The nicest I can say about this guy is he is a condescending professor who is grumpy 247 and has a stick up his rear, easy tests that are straight test bank but over all just a pain to work with, he will test your patience to no end. That is all

5.0
1.0
MKT802
Apr 17, 2015

He made my final year at Ryerson a pleasure! I have a great deal of respect for him. He has a no nonsence approach to teaching and really did a great job preparing us for the real world. He may seem unapproachable and intimidating but he's actually the nicest guy. His effort should not go unnoticed and he truly wants his students to succeed.

2.0
2.0
MKT702
Dec 18, 2015

Rob has very dry humour and expects you to show up to class (He marks you on whether you showed up). It's a boring class and many people tend not to show up, go to the 1HR lecture since your marks will rely on it. He's not very approachable nor does he encourage students to ask questions in class. Overall, he's not as bad as some made him out to be

3.0
2.0
MKT802
Grade: A-
May 16, 2016

Professor Wilson emphasizes participation with your group and that is essential in MKT802. He doesn't post anything online so it's crucial to attend class to pick up all of the hand outs he provides. He can be somewhat confusing at times in class with expectations but if you ask for clarification he provides straight answers. Overall a good prof.

3.0
3.0
MKT702
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

Just use the textbook to study. Lectures are a waste of time. But lets you skip your 1 hour lecture.

1.0
5.0
MKT7802
Jan 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor does not care about students, talks down to people, is unclear and unavailable for help. Will never take this professor again.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
MKT802
Mar 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very rude and disrespectful to students. He uses unnecessary scare-tactics to attempt to motivate students. He is unapproachable, but this course is a required class and so many students are stuck with him. Try to avoid this professor! The group project is the only thing you do all semester - hope you get a good group.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
MKT802
Grade: A-
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

An important marketing class but the prof is not the best. He can be very grumpy and uses unnecessary scare tactics to motivate students. You need to show up to class to meet up with your group. The project can be challenging depending on your company, but you can do well. Overall a pain to work with.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
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3.0
MK702
Grade: A+
Jul 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Easy class, but the prof wasn't the best. He's an intelligent prof but does not teach a lot. Read the textbook for the tests and show up to class for attendance marks.

2.0
4.0
MKT702
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a grumpy dude, who doesn't seem to have much of an interest in teaching. He straight up tells you that what he teaches in class WILL NOT BE TESTED. But, you have to go to class for attendance marks and to meet with your group. The 2 tests are pure textbook info, no final exam. Group project is easy. Weekly group participation questions, easy

Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A- (4)
B+ (1)
D+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 9 reported grades
A-: 4
B+: 1
D+: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Tough Grader (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Get ready to read (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.29 avg change
May
Jan
Mar
May
Jul
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MKT202

5.0

(1)

MKT801

5.0

(1)

MKTNG

5.0

(1)

MKT702802

4.3

(3)

MKT800

4.0

(2)
+12 more courses
Difficulty by Course

WHATEVER

5.0

BLAKA

5.0

MKTSECT

5.0

MKT7802

4.5

MKT805

4.0

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