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editHello! I'm a bot created by another Wikipedia editor. I wanted to let you know that I removed a link that you recently added to the page I.O. West here. I did this because http://iowest.blogspot.com/ is probably inappropriate for an encyclopedia. We usually avoid linking to blogs, forums, and social media sites.
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I did this because http://iowest.blogspot.com is probably inappropriate for an encyclopedia. We usually avoid linking to blogs, forums, and social media sites.
We appreciate your help in making Wikipedia better for everyone. If I made a mistake, feel free to undo my edit. If you have any questions, you can ask at the Help desk.
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