So I have been away from NL for some days and I just got back. I saw some threads where people were complaining about tribalism and I decided to finally bare my mind about this issue.
Some of the things I've noticed on NL are:

•Most threads don't start out as a tribal war. Most threads are just what the op feels about a specific tribe which we all are not obligated to agree to. But when someone else feels their tribe wasn't complimented enough or at all, they will tag it "tribalism" then others will join the movement and start a war.

• Tribalism means different things to different people and at different times. If there's a thread that states "why Fulani women are the most beautiful women in africa", the yorubas may find it tribalistic. If a thread states why "Yorubas are the most intelligent people in Nigeria", Igbos may find it tribalistic as opposed to if the thread was "Igbos are the most intelligent people in Nigeria".

We all have to understand that this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. We don't have to agree with the opinions of others but we shouldn't be so quick to fly the tribalism flag because we don't agree with people. Let's see threads as what they are (the op's opinion) and not as a sign to begin a tribal war or insult each other.
#Peace

ok.





Abeg op forget about Tribalism and check my signature...

Qummie:
So I have been away from NL for some days and I just got back. I saw some threads where people were complaining about tribalism and I decided to finally bare my mind about this issue.
Some of the things I've noticed on NL are:

•Most threads don't start out as a tribal war. Most threads are just what the op feels about a specific tribe which we all are not obligated to agree to. But when someone else feels their tribe wasn't complimented enough or at all, they will tag it "tribalism" then others will join the movement and start a war.

• Tribalism means different things to different people and at different times. If there's a thread that states "why Fulani women are the most beautiful women in africa", the yorubas may find it tribalistic. If a thread states why "Yorubas are the most intelligent people in Nigeria", Igbos may find it tribalistic as opposed to if the thread was "Igbos are the most intelligent people in Nigeriq".

We all have to understand that this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. We don't have to agree with the opinions of others but we shouldn't be so quick to fly the tribalism flag because we don't agree with people. Let's see threads as what they are (the op's opinion) and not as a sign to begin a tribal war or insult each other.
#Peace

Two young boys were having a confab on "what will you do if you find N50 on the ground".Mind you this was just theme of discussion amongst two good friends.One of them opined that if he finds such note,he would only give the other friend N10.

This discussion escalated to fisticuffs.Along the line,the dad to the aggrieved one was passing by and made inquiry on what instigated the altercation.As he was told he also joined in beating his child's friend,for planning to give his son N10.

Moral: Life is difficult but more difficult if one is stupid.
People who read not to understand,but to reply even when the reply doesn't make sense are indeed stupid.
Tribalism is an inferiority complex.There is no best or perfect tribe.We all have our dark and bright days.

Kunmi where have you been?


And for your #1 point, I'll have to disagree. 'Most' tribal threads started out of tribal hate/bigotry. I would have loved to make reference to some threads but they all deleted. Most of these threads are created to ignite tribal wars. You don't talk negative things about a tribe and expect them to keep mum. Do you? Nah!


On your second point, I'll have to agree with you on thaT. Tribalism means different things to different people at different times. But then, you can't deny the fact tribal bigotry is real here on NL. Very real. As much as I've tried to see all the bigotry as fun, I can't hel but to notice the bitterness behind this tribal bigotry. Take it or leave it, no matter how you see tribalism, it's still won't change the fact that it's REAL ON NAIRALAND


Pardon my blunders. I'll edit when I'm home

E be like I go get babe from here o

PabloOmoEscobar:
Kunmi where have you been?


And for your #1 point, I'll have to disagree. 'Most' tribal threads started out of tribal hate/bigotry. I would have loved to make reference to some threads but they all deleted. Most of these threads are created to ignite tribal wars. You don't talk negative things about a tribe and expect them to keep mum. Do you? Nah!


On your second point, I'll have to agree with you on thaT. Tribalism means different things to different people at different times. But then, you can't deny the fact tribal bigotry is real here on NL. Very real. As much as I've tried to see all the bigotry as fun, I can't hel but to notice the bitterness behind this tribal bigotry. Take it or leave it, no matter how you see tribalism, it's still won't change the fact that it's REAL ON NAIRALAND


Pardon my blunders. I'll edit when I'm home

I used to think the best way to tackle tribal bigots was to reply and try to win the war but I was wrong. Yes some people create threads to ignite tribalism but if I ignore them, you ignore them and everyone does same, the thread will die a natural death without anyone engaging in a meaningless war of words. That's how I see it.

Fukk afonjas

Qummie:

I used to think the best way to tackle tribal bigots was to reply and try to win the war but I was wrong. Yes some people create threads to ignite tribalism but if I ignore them, you ignore them and everyone does same, the thread will die a natural death without anyone engaging in a meaningless war of words. That's how I see it.

How many people could actually ignore like you stated?, how could anyone create a thread on how Yoruba women are the "most" beautiful in Nigeria?.

Benita27:
How many people could actually ignore like you stated?, how could anyone create a thread on how Yoruba women are the "most" beautiful in Nigeria?.

I've seen many threads stating igbo women are the most beautiful in nigeria and I've even seen one stating fulani women are the most beautiful on earth.
You skipped those.
No need to fight over vain stuff as this. Everyone's entitled to his opinion. And beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Qummie:


I've seen many threads stating igbo women are the most beautiful in nigeria and I've even seen one stating fulani women are the most beautiful on earth.
You skipped those.
No need to fight over vain stuff as these. Everyone's entitled to his opinion. And beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I used the "Yoruba" as an example to drive home a point, my bad.
I don't make comments that are tribal oriented, but when people create such threads they should be aware that a conflict in opinion will arise.

Benita27:
I used the "Yoruba" as an example to drive home a point, my bad.
I don't make comments that are tribal oriented, but when people create such threads they should be aware that a conflict in opinion will arise.

As much as I think people should know where to draw the line between opinions and tribalism, we can't make everyone do that. People will end up doing what they want to not what they're meant to. But if we stop giving them attention, their threads will keep going into oblivion.

Qummie:

As much as I think people should know where to draw the line between opinions and tribalism, we can't make everyone do that. People will end up doing what they want to not what they're meant to. But if we stop giving them attention, their threads will keep going into oblivion.

I get your point perfectly, just as i can't be caught dead making tribal comments, there are those who love it, one is above us; you can't stop them. No matter how you preach certain threads offend people who will eventually comment their disdain.

Tribalism and NL works hand in glove

Benita27 how are you?

you've not slept yet, past 9pm o

Qummie:

I used to think the best way to tackle tribal bigots was to reply and try to win the war but I was wrong. Yes some people create threads to ignite tribalism but if I ignore them, you ignore them and everyone does same, the thread will die a natural death without anyone engaging in a meaningless war of words. That's how I see it.

lol. If I ignore and you ignore, what makes you think others will?

Opakan2:
Benita27 how are you?

you've not slept yet, past 9pm o

Good and you?.

Op, I quite disagree with you

You are right about the 'when someone else feels their tribe is not complimented'

BUT those are just hypocrites

Tribalism is when you feel your tribe is the BEST.

It's like racism just in a country

Imagine if a white lady calls you a fool BECAUSE you are black, saying all Africans are ugly and white are the prettiest, most intelligent blablabla

Or saying 'I have noticed most Africans are so bitter blablabla '

Then we will all scream racism right? Cos the person is dumb and putting everybody in a shell
So if someone creates a thread about 'Yoruba women are the most beautiful women on earth' That's tribalism, stupidity at its peek because there are ugly people in every tribe


Now that was a stupid example because it's not that bad

When it comes to things like 'aggressiveness, violence, dishonesty etc' then it gets worse

An ibo politician once said 'Nigerians are jealous of the tribe ibo because we are the best '

Honestly wtf?!

Ibos are NIGERIANS

People should work to build up Nigeria and work together instead of creating more hate

Benita27:
Good and you?.

I'm sweet
won't we see a movie together this festive season?

Opakan2:


I'm sweet
won't we see a movie together this festive season?

If it's fifty shades darker then we can do that.

Benita27:

If it's fifty shades darker then we can do that.

darker how?

I don't understand parables o Benita.. which one is it gonna be?

Opakan2:


darker how?

I don't understand parables o Benita.. which one is it gonna be?

It's not parables; it's a movie...hasn't been released thou!.

Benita27:
It's not parables; it's a movie...hasn't been released thou!.

oh

sounds pretty much like that shades of grey. wasn't that interesting
hope this one will

so will you come along when it's time?

Opakan2:


oh

sounds pretty much like that shades of grey. wasn't that interesting
hope this one will

so will you come along when it's time?

Till then, the fifty shade of grey was very interesting, goodnight!.

Benita27:
Till then, the fifty shade of grey was very interesting, goodnight!.

if you say so.. heard Angelina Jolie was meant to act the babe's part but for some reasons couldn't

when is the proposed release date for this new one?

Opakan2:


if you say so.. heard Angelina Jolie was meant to act the babe's part but for some reasons couldn't

when is the proposed release date for this new one?

Febuary 9th, i don't know if she was asked to, but Dakota is a perfect actress for the role, she did great.

Benita27:
Febuary 9th, i don't know if she was asked to, but Dakota is a perfect actress for the role, she did great.

Hmmn.. if you say so

you should consider acting or modelling.. like Hollywood
you'd be the new Halle Berry.. pretty and cool with class

Goodnight dear.

Qummie:
So I have been away from NL for some days and I just got back. I saw some threads where people were complaining about tribalism and I decided to finally bare my mind about this issue.
Some of the things I've noticed on NL are:

•Most threads don't start out as a tribal war. Most threads are just what the op feels about a specific tribe which we all are not obligated to agree to. But when someone else feels their tribe wasn't complimented enough or at all, they will tag it "tribalism" then others will join the movement and start a war.

• Tribalism means different things to different people and at different times. If there's a thread that states "why Fulani women are the most beautiful women in africa", the yorubas may find it tribalistic. If a thread states why "Yorubas are the most intelligent people in Nigeria", Igbos may find it tribalistic as opposed to if the thread was "Igbos are the most intelligent people in Nigeria".

We all have to understand that this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. We don't have to agree with the opinions of others but we shouldn't be so quick to fly the tribalism flag because we don't agree with people. Let's see threads as what they are (the op's opinion) and not as a sign to begin a tribal war or insult each other.
#Peace

Sometimes the op's intention is to stir up tribalism

KingRex1:

Sometimes the op's intention is to stir up tribalism

True but sometimes it may not be.

STFUareyouGod, are u PabloOmo.Escobar?

Qummie:

True but sometimes it may not be.

sowapa?