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@@ -31,8 +31,6 @@ we're back to the battlefield against youtube's scraper flattener, but we're win
     - rutube video is region locked.
     - vk video is region locked.
 
-*~ still reading? that's impressive. ~*
-
 ## web app (and ui/ux) improvements
 - added support for [instance access keys](/settings/instances#access-key)! now you can access private cobalt instances with no turnstile, directly from the web app.
 - redesigned the [remux page](/remux) to indicate better what remuxing does and what it's for.
@@ -56,7 +54,6 @@ we're back to the battlefield against youtube's scraper flattener, but we're win
 *~ 🦆🔜 ~*
 
 ## processing instance improvements
-*(mostly nerd talk)*
 - added support for one more way of youtube authentication: web cookies with poToken & visitorData, so that everyone can access youtube on their instances again!
 - significantly refactored the cookie system for better error resistance.
 - added success and error console messages to indicate whether cookies/keys were loaded successfully.