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pass on the website prior to uploading their post, granting their upload the privilege of being showcased on the front page. This feature applies to individual posts and can be purchased multiple times for different uploads made by the user. Users also earn awards on their profiles based on the
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The website's inception traces back to 2005 when Raphaël Arbuz and
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or dislikes. Once a post is solved, a seekbar appears above it, enabling users to listen to the complete song. The post remains open for discussion unless the uploader decides to delete it.
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