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 | This page in a nutshell: Finding secret user pages can be a fun distraction, but remains controversial. |
This essay explores the concept of "secret" and "hidden" pages, which have been controversial at times. This essay is not meant to express support or oppose the idea, but merely to describe what they are, give a history, and examine some of the pros and cons that have been argued.