# Hootsuite, MeetEdgar vs Agorapulse Comparison

| | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 7,187 | 57 | 971 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (59.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $99.00 1 user Per Month | $49 per month | Free 1 User | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Hootsuite

Pros:
- Post Scheduling (1066 reviews)
- Scheduling (1031 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (320 reviews)
- Expensive (317 reviews)

### MeetEdgar

Pros:
- Content Creation (1 reviews)
- Customer Service (1 reviews)

Cons:
- High Pricing (1 reviews)
- Instagram Limitations (1 reviews)

### Agorapulse

Pros:
- Centralized Management (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (6 reviews)
- High Pricing (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (6296 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (748 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (6377 reviews) | 8.8 (51 reviews) | 9.0 (761 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (4160 reviews) | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (515 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (2558 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 9.1 (496 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (4728 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 9.1 (693 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (2330 reviews) | 9.4 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (479 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (6168 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 9.0 (700 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Hootsuite

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: $99.00 1 user Per Month

Key Features:
- Up to 10 social accounts
- Unlimited post scheduling
- Best time to post recommendations

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hootsuite/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MeetEdgar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: $49 per month

Description: Get one month free with a pre-paid annual subscription! We offer a discount for non-profits, military, and non-profit educational institutions. More here: https://meetedgar.com/military-and-non-profit-discounts/

Key Features:
- Connects with up to 25 social media accounts
- Connects with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter + LinkedIn
- Auto-variations: Edgar writes posts for you

[Learn more about MeetEdgar](https://www.g2.com/products/meetedgar/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Agorapulse

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free 1 User

Description: 3 Social Profiles

Key Features:
- 10 Scheduled Posts
- Basic Social Inbox
- Basic Reporting

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/agorapulse/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Social Media Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hootsuite** | 7.5/10 | 2904 |
| **MeetEdgar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Agorapulse** | 8.1/10 | 315 |

#### Social Analytics

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Competitor Analysis** | 7.5 (2159 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (194 reviews) | 
| **Follower Analysis** | 7.9 (2361 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (198 reviews) | 
| **Post Performance** | 8.6 (2539 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (275 reviews) | 
| **Paid Campaign Tracking** | 7.4 (1814 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **Attribution** | 7.4 (2045 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (170 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Analytics** | 7.6 (1493 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (92 reviews) | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | 7.5 (1453 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (74 reviews) | 

#### Reports & Dashboards

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Report Customizability** | 8.1 (2411 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (241 reviews) | 
| **Report Exporting** | 8.3 (2373 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (260 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.4 (2417 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (245 reviews) | 
| **White Label** | 7.1 (1391 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Analytics

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.7 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.8 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 6.6 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 6.6 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 6.7 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hootsuite** | 7.8/10 | 5440 |
| **MeetEdgar** | 8.7/10 | 46 |
| **Agorapulse** | 8.5/10 | 597 |

#### Content & Collaboration

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Calendar** | 9.0 (2816 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (232 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | 8.0 (2573 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (180 reviews) | 
| **Shared Inbox** | 8.0 (2542 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (213 reviews) | 
| **Approval Workflows** | 7.8 (2413 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (186 reviews) | 
| **Users and Permissions** | 8.2 (2535 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (217 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.1 (2556 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (134 reviews) | 

#### Social Management

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Analytics** | 8.1 (4619 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (502 reviews) | 
| **Social Publishing** | 8.9 (5183 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 8.8 (527 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Optimization** | 8.2 (4512 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (433 reviews) | 
| **Social Engagement** | 8.4 (4899 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (525 reviews) | 
| **Social Ads** | 7.1 (3477 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (80 reviews) | 
| **Campaign Planning** | 8.0 (2541 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (122 reviews) | 
| **Hashtag Capabilites** | 7.9 (2164 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (33 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Management

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.8 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.1 (280 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.2 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.1 (281 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.1 (276 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.0 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.1 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Advertising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hootsuite** | 8.0/10 | 703 |
| **MeetEdgar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Agorapulse** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Interoperability

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Close Ecosystem API** | 7.7 (564 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Advertising

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.5 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.3 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.8 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Social Functionality

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Functionality** | 8.4 (668 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Campaign Management

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Dashboard** | 8.4 (675 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Campaign Optimization** | 8.1 (666 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reach** | 8.1 (656 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Editing** | 7.9 (666 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Uploading** | 8.0 (664 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Safety** | 8.4 (652 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fraud Protection** | 8.2 (647 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Frequency Capping** | 7.8 (632 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Pacing** | 7.7 (635 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Creative Optimization** | 8.1 (629 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rich Media Capabilties** | 8.0 (621 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-App Ads** | 7.5 (620 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Rich Media Capabilities** | 7.8 (616 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Targeting

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Targeting** | 8.1 (628 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Retargeting** | 7.8 (616 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geo-Targeting** | 7.9 (616 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Targeting** | 7.8 (610 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 7.8 (601 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reports** | 8.3 (618 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (613 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.6 (613 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | 8.3 (602 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 8.2 (599 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Capability** | 8.3 (602 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.0 (589 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | 8.2 (594 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Social Media Listening Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Hootsuite** | 7.7/10 | 2306 |
| **MeetEdgar** | N/A | N/A |
| **Agorapulse** | 8.1/10 | 310 |

#### Monitoring & Listening

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Social Measurement** | 8.1 (1918 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (215 reviews) | 
| **Influencer Identification** | 7.2 (1510 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Brand Monitoring** | 8.2 (721 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 
| **Keyword Tracking** | 8.0 (685 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 
| **Trend Analysis** | 7.9 (679 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (62 reviews) | 
| **Competitor Analysis** | 7.7 (650 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (61 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Social Media Listening Tools

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.3 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management & Analysis

| Feature | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sentiment Analysis** | 7.5 (1357 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (164 reviews) | 
| **Social Reporting** | 8.1 (1868 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (268 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | 8.2 (732 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (79 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Filtering** | 7.8 (652 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (66 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Social Media Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-mgmt)

**Unique to Hootsuite (4):** [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools), [Social Media Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-analytics), [Social Media Advertising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-advertising)


**Unique to Agorapulse (3):** [Social Media Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-analytics), [Social Media Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-suites), [Social Media Listening Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/social-media-listening-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Hootsuite | MeetEdgar | Agorapulse | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 59.5% | 83.6% | 71.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.8% | 16.4% | 21.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.7% | 0% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Hootsuite

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.7%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Computer Software:** 3.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 2.6%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 51.5%

#### MeetEdgar

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 7.3%
- **E-Learning:** 7.3%
- **Internet:** 5.5%
- **Information Services:** 3.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.6%
- **Design:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.6%
- **Publishing:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 38.2%

#### Agorapulse

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 29.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.4%
- **Internet:** 4.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Online Media:** 2.0%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 1.8%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 1.8%
- **Real Estate:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 46.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Hootsuite

- [Vista Social](https://www.g2.com/products/vista-social/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1105 reviews)
- [Sprout Social](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6422 reviews)
- [Semrush](https://www.g2.com/products/semrush/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3384 reviews)
- [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews)
- [Sprinklr Social](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinklr-social/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1207 reviews)
- [Brandwatch Social Media Management](https://www.g2.com/products/brandwatch-social-media-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (983 reviews)
- [Sendible](https://www.g2.com/products/sendible/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (904 reviews)
- [Eclincher](https://www.g2.com/products/eclincher/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (442 reviews)
- [Dash Social](https://www.g2.com/products/dash-social/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (401 reviews)
- [Emplifi](https://www.g2.com/products/emplifi-emplifi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (382 reviews)

### Alternatives to MeetEdgar

- [Sprout Social](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6422 reviews)
- [Buffer](https://www.g2.com/products/buffer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1040 reviews)
- [Loomly](https://www.g2.com/products/loomly/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1795 reviews)
- [Later Social](https://www.g2.com/products/later-social/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [SocialPilot](https://www.g2.com/products/socialpilot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (844 reviews)
- [Sendible](https://www.g2.com/products/sendible/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (904 reviews)
- [Post Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/post-planner/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [SocialBee](https://www.g2.com/products/socialbee/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (477 reviews)
- [Zoho Social](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-social/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2915 reviews)
- [Eclincher](https://www.g2.com/products/eclincher/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (442 reviews)

### Alternatives to Agorapulse

- [Sprout Social](https://www.g2.com/products/sprout-social/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6422 reviews)
- [Meltwater](https://www.g2.com/products/meltwater/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (2645 reviews)
- [Sprinklr Social](https://www.g2.com/products/sprinklr-social/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1207 reviews)
- [Brandwatch Social Media Management](https://www.g2.com/products/brandwatch-social-media-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (983 reviews)
- [Sendible](https://www.g2.com/products/sendible/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (904 reviews)
- [Eclincher](https://www.g2.com/products/eclincher/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (442 reviews)
- [Emplifi](https://www.g2.com/products/emplifi-emplifi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (382 reviews)
- [Later Social](https://www.g2.com/products/later-social/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [Fanbooster](https://www.g2.com/products/fanbooster/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Statusbrew](https://www.g2.com/products/statusbrew-inc/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (251 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Hootsuite

- Title: [What do you get with free Hootsuite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-get-with-free-hootsuite) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Nothing. Hootsuite discontinued their free tier "
- Title: [What is the most popular feature of Hootsuite?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-popular-feature-of-hootsuite) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Set it and forget it."
- Title: [How can I use Hootsuite in Instagram?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-use-hootsuite-in-instagram) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You cannot control Hootsuite inside of Instagram, but if you go to your Hootsuite dashboard, you can add Instagram as a social media account. This article..."
- Title: [How to connect Hootsuite to Facebook business page](https://www.g2.com/discussions/10564-how-to-connect-hootsuite-to-facebook-business-page) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hootsuite has deep, rich help pages that often include instructional videos.  Adding your Facebook page and other social networks can be found..."
- Title: [How is Hootsuite helping businesses manage their social media presence more effectively and efficiently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-hootsuite-helping-businesses-manage-their-social-media-presence-more-effectively-and-efficiently) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hootsuite helps businesses manage their social media presence by allowing them to schedule posts, monitor engagement, and analyze performance across multiple..."

### MeetEdgar

- Title: [Is MeetEdgar good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-meetedgar-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "There are better softwares out there than MeetEdgar (for instance, Social Bee)"

### Agorapulse

- Title: [Are we able to respond to comments?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40469-are-we-able-to-respond-to-comments) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you are "
- Title: [Is Agorapulse free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-agorapulse-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No."
- Title: [When is GMB Integration going to be implemented?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-gmb-integration-going-to-be-implemented) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Austin, 

Our public beta for GMB starts this week! Interested users will need to activate the Beta feature “Google My Business Reviews” and only new..."
- Title: [How is the best way to deal with comments that add no value to the post ?  (tags only, emojis only)](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-is-the-best-way-to-deal-with-comments-that-add-no-value-to-the-post-tags-only-emojis-only) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Just like them, as long as it's appropriate."
- Title: [How often does a recommendation of new services actually get implemented?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32289-how-often-does-a-recommendation-of-new-services-actually-get-implemented) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Corey,

I'm Sebastien, Agorapulse's Head of Product. First of all, thanks for asking. That's a very legitimate question and probably the most difficult..."

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