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As for the avoiding rp issue, OP, yeah, with the new content, rp will slow so take heart and don't stress. No one is avoiding rp because of a thread. But, like Liadan said, if they are allowing a forum thread deter them, then they shouldn't be on your list of rp hopefuls anyway. 
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