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Tracking Token Disrespector | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Hey, the link you shared contains tracking tokens.
Here is a link without tracking tokens:
https://youtu.be/Bb_qGChk0GI
Zap this bot to keep it alive :)
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Sasha | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 What’s a tracking token?
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Zach⚡️ | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 String at the end of a url which isn’t necessary to find the site but is added to track who shares or uses the link
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Sasha | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Thanks Zach for the prompt response! 🙏
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Bill Cypher | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +3 
 Anything after the "?" In a link isn't required to access the content. The purpose is for the site owners and analytics firms to track who shared  the link and where.

By deleting that part of the link before sharing, you reduce their ability to track you and your friends. If someone shares a link with a token with you, delete it before loading the page for the same effect.
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Sasha | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Thanks Bill for the prompt response! I’ll keep this in mind 🙏