Is This a Running Key Cipher Challenge?

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The discussion revolves around a cryptographic puzzle involving a potential running key cipher. The original poster expresses frustration and effort in attempting to crack the code, which required multiple computer programs and research. They reveal that they managed to decipher part of the code by researching the username of another participant, suggesting that the real name was used as a base word for decryption. The poster seeks clarification on whether the cipher is indeed a running key cipher and requests hints regarding the keyword for further assistance. The conversation highlights the challenges of cryptography and the collaborative effort in solving such puzzles.
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i would love to see anyone break this one i found it on a nothere site that said you could give it away but it took me 5 computer programs that crack encrypted text like that and a few books took me for ever.
 
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wow that was easy i just had to google your username and find out your real name and use that as the bace word.
 
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just trying...

just trying to give a hint without giving a hint if you know what i mean lol.
 
Is this a running key cipher. If so got any hints on the key word?
 
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