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 # GitHub Explore
 
+:warning: We continue to welcome contributions, but please note that this repository is not participating in Hacktoberfest. :warning:
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 This repository houses all of the community-curated content for GitHub Topics and Collections.
 
 [Topics](https://help.github.com/articles/about-topics/) help you explore repositories in a particular subject area, learn more about that subject, and find projects to contribute to.