I have been a writer on this section for over three years now and it is regretful to say that the section has been left to degradation.

Writers have now migrated to the romance and sexuality sections in order to get more readers and appreciation for their works.

What crime did we commit in here that our works can't grace front page anymore? All we beg for is a little recognition especially for the hardworking, upcoming writers here. It just isn't fair.

I think the blame falls on the mod in charge, he probably needs assistance and that's why I am advocating for literary inclined, passionate contributors from this section to help out.

I hereby nominate Divepen1 for Mod/asst. Mod for Lit. Section and Llaykorn mod for poetry section.

Both members have been dedicated to this section for years now... And have shown a passion for literature and poetry.

I have been in talks with them and they have agreed to do their best to revamp the section.

Below is evidence of threads they started to boost activity in the section

Divepen1

https://www.nairaland.com/2824710/lit-sec-dying

https://www.nairaland.com/2631127/write-shortest-flash-fiction-not

https://www.nairaland.com/1958564/literature-section-awards-nomination-thread

https://www.nairaland.com/1893739/nairaland-e-workshop-writers---comment-thread--day1-sept30

Llaykorn
www.nairaland.com/2708057/npc-collaboration-poetry-competition-season

www.nairaland.com/2610139/six-word-poem-game-whos

www.nairaland.com/2097730/word-picture-recharge-challenge-submission-thread

www.nairaland.com/2045307/poetry-classes-beginners-npc-signup

Please let's do this for all literature lovers on Nairaland. This section has a lot of untapped potential...all they need is a little recognition for their efforts.

Oga Seun, please remember us at this end.... We still deserve to be on the front-page. It was a story by Virgo, Umari Anyim on the frontpage that made me pick up my pen and begin writing again and Nairaland has taken me quite beyond my own expectations.

All I ask is that you continue to do this for others. Thank you.

Cc: Seun
Ishilove
Mynd44
LarrySun

Very true. Literature section cannot die. The nominees are regulars here and hardworking too. I support.

Please everyone, let us support this campaign. We need people who will revive and boost this section.


Repo, thanks for this initiative

Accepted but it still needs the approval of Seun Osewa, by whose authority we can proceed to see the expected change

Hmmm seun why not just bring ishilove back?

This is happening cos most of d topic on fp are frm romance,crime ,politics,celebrities and a lil of educatn nd vacancy,i guess d supermods have to revaluate and consider how much of each section has to be on fp.....

But some people.. Cc. Mattkent are still keeping it real.
Make I invite ghostwritter for this matter.

ritababe:
Hmmm seun why not just bring ishilove back?

Ishilove resigned willingly!

Omotayor123:

Ishilove resigned willingly!

waoh, ok then seun should consider laykon and divepen.

Hmnnn ,Am sure Seun will work on it.

ritababe:


waoh, ok then seun should consider laykon and divepen.

Actually, I don't know those. But since Seun has been notified now. He will get the best man for the job.

Divepen1:
Accepted but it still needs the approval of Seun Osewa, by whose authority we can proceed to see the expected change

divepen1, abeg no mention change for this matter..

Rather let's say, the expected improvement.

Ritababe, Omotayor123, Genes, thanks for commenting....

Thanks for the nomination, Repogirl and yes, I agree with you. The Literature Section and it's sub-section are in need of passionate people who can revive them. I hope Seun looks into your request.

Omotayor123:

Actually, I don't know those. But since Seun has been notified now. He will get the best man for the job.

i think they can do the job.

ClassCaptain:
Hmnnn ,Am sure Seun will work on it.

your story don finish musician?

ritababe:

your story don finish musician?

which of the stories ??

...i'm glad something like this popped up. the section is really in "coma" and i'm more happy that dedicated literalanders like divepen1 and llaykorn are willing to help resuscitate lit. Section. Oga seun please address this issue. many people are tired of been deprived of knowledge and "sensible" entertainment on this site.

Interesting.

GSteve001:
...i'm glad something like this popped up. the section is really in "coma" and i'm more happy that dedicated literalanders like divepen1 and llaykorn are willing to help resuscitate lit. Section. Oga seun please address this issue. many people are tired of been deprived of knowledge and "sensible" entertainment on this site.

thank you... I want this place as lively as it was back then.

I thought llaykorn was a mod... oh
the way the guy take poetry section serious eh.... damn


abeg make him a super mod if possible

ClassCaptain:


which of the stories ??

with mgoat

Umari Ayim
Is she still on NL tho?

I seriously think you guys are just wasting your time. The admins won't listen to you. I think they want the section to rot and ooze slime. This section is a proof of the reading culture that's dying in the nation. The moderators don't give a damn about the Literature Section, the supermods don't...and, hell, Seun doesn't! I've sent him mails concerning this section but they were ignored. What makes you think he would listen to you this time around? This is basically another thread that would be swept under the rug, or damned into obscurity. However, if by some divine means, you are heard, I hope the nominated enthusiasts would show their mettle and recommend sensible topics for front page. We really don't want to soil the reputations of the great forum and the dying wonderful section. I've come across some stories so poorly written that they pose danger to the views of innocent readers.

Writers are advised to write stuff that are really frontpage-worthy. You can't honestly write something that leaves a ridiculous trail of grammatical blunders and still clamour for front page. Let's learn to write carefully.

ritababe:

with mgoat

yea done did it

We will overcome. Made Mod or not we'll build this ground because a new generation will need to meet good literature in Nigeria.

I hear you LarrySun, and it seems you are right.... Its just too bad. We had a good thing going on for a while but I guess everything good comes to an end.

It's like we should probably move our ministry to romance section where we will be noticed.

Divepen1:
We will overcome. Made Mod or not we'll build this ground because a new generation will need to meet good literature in Nigeria.

Yes Divepen, I am behind you on that.

ClassCaptain:
Hmnnn ,Am sure Seun will work on it.

Mr. ClassCaptain, are you still a writer or musician?

You never got back to me after I replied your mail, wetin hapun?

Many have left and will still leave because of Seun's approach to pressing issue.

I hate seeing people ignored when they are willing to help. Nonsense!

come on seun say something

Omotayor123:
But some people.. Cc. Mattkent are still keeping it real.

Make I invite ghostwritter for this matter.

Thanks dear.

we've done our part in making this section come alive. Comments from guys like donkross1, dandypearl, heemah, ysadiq, bellovers, and the rest I can't recall now have made this section vibrant but mods hardly take notice of this. Really dunno why. I noticed guys like divepen and larrysun have been active in this section....maybe they can bring the change we want in this section.