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  And under absolutely NO circumstances will we knowingly publicize any band or record label who is directly or indirectly supportive of any nazi/fascist ideology, any form of racism, misogyny, anything anti-LGBTQ in any way, or more generally speaking, anyone or anything that is hateful against any specific group based on stereotypes or prejudices. If this describes you or the label you are affiliated with, don’t bother wasting my time, and please reconsider your life choices.
   

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Published: 05 October 2012
Last updated: 02 December 2021