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Notice: has_cap was called with an argument that is deprecated since version 2.0! Usage of user levels by plugins and themes is deprecated. Use roles and capabilities instead

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Actually, another support post provides a fix, but it requires editing the plugin file.
https://ww.wp.xz.cn/support/topic/has_cap-was-called-with-an-argument-that-is-deprecated-2