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Petrie noted that recently, the comments have 'escalated' to include violent and sexual content.

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In anticipation of the city voting in favour of disabling comments on the Facebook page, a handful of residents urged councillors to think twice at the April 7 meeting 香蕉视频直播� none spoke in favour of restricting public engagement on the site.

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With no town hall meetings, other residents said the removal of Facebook comments would provide another barrier to communication with the city.

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However, it was noted by councillors and staff that there are multiple avenues for the public to engage with the city, including the Let香蕉视频直播檚 Chat Langford website and public engagement events.

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Councillors unanimously voted in favour of adopting the amended social media policy. As of April 8, it says 香蕉视频直播淐ity of Langford limited who can comment on this post,香蕉视频直播� below each of the city香蕉视频直播檚 Facebook posts.