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Hans (71) stops delving into Castricum’s past after online hate: ‘I’m done for now’

Hans (71) stops delving into Castricum’s past after online hate: ‘I’m done for now’

Seventy-one-year-old Hans van der Himst has decided to stop researching and sharing the history of Castricum on social media due to persistent online hate speech. Although he misses the hobby and his followers are disappointed, he stated that the negative reactions left him with no choice but to quit for now.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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