Beginning November 13th, 2020, we will no longer accept account passwords when authenticating with the GitHub REST API. In the future, we will similarly no longer accept account passwords when authenticating Git operations.
Every nation has certain emblems and names that are sacrosanct to it. These emblems and names hold a very sacred position in the hearts of the citizens, as they may be reflective of the nation’s independence struggle, its unique identity, its heroes or other nationalistic/patriotic feelings. Tampering or misusing such emblems or names is prohibited…
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