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 ## getting started ##
 
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 *PLEASE* report any bugs you find while setting up or building [(here)](https://github.com/majestrate/nntpchan/issues) so that the problems get fixed :^)
 
 For peering requests, questions or support find me on [rizon](https://qchat.rizon.net/?channels=#nntpchan) as \__uguu\__