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As of its 10th anniversary in 2009, 95 percent of the reviews were written by the site's founder and managing editor, Michael
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even have it anywhere easily visible. However, beginning in 2009 Orthofer, recognizing that he was the majority contributor, announced "posts and reviews will now be signed 'M.A.Orthofer', as I might as well lay claim to (and accept blame for) them."
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