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Open Thread 83.5
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Open Thread 83.25
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OT83: Slippery Slopen Thread
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Open Thread 82.75
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Open Thread 82.25
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OT82: Threado Quia Absurdum
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Open Thread 81.5
This is the twice-weekly hidden open thread. As the off-weekend thread, this is culture-war-free, so please try try to avoid overly controversial topics. You can also talk at the SSC subreddit, the SSC Discord server, or the Cafe Chesscourt forum.
Open Thread 81.25
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