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 python main.py
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-Be sure you've followed the Python virtual environment steps above and activated it before running.
+Be sure you've followed the Python virtual environment steps above and activated it with `source venv/bin/activate` before running.
 You should see (venv) at the beginning of the command prompt
 
 ## BBS Usage