Why is Apple Mail generating duplicate folders?

I use rules and folders to sort my email. Recently Apple Mail is generating duplicate email folders rather than using the original folder. The original folders still are present, but not being used. System is an iMac M1; Ventura 13.3.1 (a)

iMac 24″, macOS 13.3

Posted on May 9, 2023 04:33 AM

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R_Gabriel

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May 12, 2023 01:11 PM in response to VA_Newbie

Hi VA_Newbie,

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