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> by clicking on the numbers, you got a list of people who have read it. Why is that not there anymore? I thought it was kinda cool ....
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>~~Bonnie

I never knew that was there but would have used it if I knew about it. Then I could have seen how many people I embarrass myself in front of with ignorant questions!
I doubt it had to do with privacy issues. My guess would be legal issues.