Four days after I re-registered my moniker (the first moniker was lost when Nairaland crashed earlier this year), I commented on this thread!!
https://www.nairaland.com/1952070/tb-joshua-carrying-bags-rice#27191682

At first, I couldn't believe it when I came back online shortly only 2 find out that my comment had amassed over a hundred likes. Then it grew to 200, then 300 and boom!! Unbelievable!!!

As opposed to what most nairalanders thought, this isn't a NL "Likes" record. This Post by Seun after the NL collapse has 1629 Likes
https://www.nairaland.com/1793151/concerning-catastrophic-loss-valuable-data

I probably hold the record for the most "Likes" on a comment.
On the day I made that comment, I wasn't feeling myself, and had earlier created this thread
https://www.nairaland.com/1952451/nairaland-helps-me-fight-depression

And here is what a nairalander said to me to cheer me up. Am really grateful

bolaino:
cheer up mate, we've all been there, on the bright side you're on the front page, and you've had over 200 likes, that's a sign from God telling you he cares, stay blessed mann,

To which I replied

Code213:


Tanx a lot Bro! It's over 300 Likes now. In fact, am shocked. Now, I know a bit of what it feels like when ur video goes viral on youtube or when ur hashtag trends on twitter.

Then he added

bolaino:
you're welcome mann, enjoy your moment, you deserve it, and it's sign from God. Cheer up.

And I believe him now.


I have learnt certain life lessons which I'll share with you guys.
Most times I come 2 Nairaland, I do so 2 be entertained, informed, and 2 get feedbacks, and every once in a while to give opinions that ruffle feathers. example
https://www.nairaland.com/1948018/opinion-dbanjs-apple-beats-endorsement

I enjoy writing, and I can be pretty foul-mouthed. Am gonna tell u guys about that too

* Please don't ask the moral of the story o! Just enjoy the read* thanks

UPDATE:

1. ON Why Am Somewhat Sarcastic and Foul-mouthed -

When I was in Nursery/Primary school, I wouldn't say I was different from the other kids, but I often isolated myself which made it easy 4 me 2 be picked on by the other kids.
When I got 2 secondary school (a federal school), I got bullied for being so-called 'ajebuttish'!!!
So as I grew much older, I adopted the Isreali slogan "Never again"!
Never again will I go down without a fight, though, I've also learnt to chose my fights wisely, and never engage in any fight where everyone loses regardless of whoever wins.

So, rather than sulk when words, sticks and stones get thrown @ me, I beat my chest and scream "bring it on! Suckers"
I woke up one morning and realised I had become pretty much sarcastic!
And from some of the comments below, I can already sense that some people assume am being narcissistic! Yes, I am. But am also empathetic, so WTF?

Bottomline= it's more profiting 2 be 'hated' and 'misunderstood' now, only to be "appreciated" and "loved" later, than the other way round.


2. THE Lesson Learnt

I'll start with this quote. It's an
adaptation by the way,

"If u give in the right energy, the universe will reciprocate by conspiring to make things work in your favour".

I always try to amuse myself when I write. So that, whenever am bored, I visit the archives and get myself entertained.

My comments and post most times are deliberately designed to amuse me.

That has always been part of the essence.
If u must know, I didn't get the 'Likes' because what I said was out-of-this-world, but because the universe (you and I) conspired to make it phenomenal.

A case study of "Happy" by Pharrell, "Gangnam Style" by PSY, and all those comedy skits that have gone viral on youtube and made Millionaires of young people! Not forgeting the hashtag #bringbackourgirls that went viral on twitter and birthed the global campaign.

If the energy emanating from your 'art' is true, pure, and comes 4rm a clear space, the universe will conspire 2 make it great. That's the long and short of it.
This applies to almost every form of Art.
Always do something that makes ur desired personality/ inner person feel alive.
Don't opt to follow trends when u have the ability to stand out.

You may decide to do the kind of music everyone else is doing, the kind that 'sells', and eventually you'll get lost in the crowd.
Don't be afraid that nobody will appreciate the new sound/genre that keeps hammering in ur head, amuse youself. Sing 4 you, and u'll be shocked how many people will appreciate 'you' 4 being and doing you.

When J.K. Rowling started out 'Harry Potter', she was told she wouldn't get really far with such a book and its considered audience. I guess, u all know the rest of the story.

Originality is key, don't be afraid to suck @ something until u become really good @ it. As long as it makes u feel alive, and the energy is right, your day will come.

Ok

i hail thee

OMG

Yea....I knw dat feeling....

I've had 700+ likes and didn't create a thread for it.

Jerrick:
I've had 700+ likes and didn't create a thread for it.

my brother.......
The tin con be like say en don enta payroll

I know how it feels too. I have been in your shoes once when i had over 300+ likes after commenting on a thread about a unilag girl that won a laptop and the other girl won a car.

Mine was very sharp though where that same comment was the first to comment (forbes magazine. Haha) and on the front page too.

That week, i made front page twice. Not that my comment was too long, but na GOD.

Wao, congrats. Are u going to sell d likes?

IfyAwazie:
Wao, congrats. Are u going to sell d likes?

Do I have a buyer? 1000naira per unit ma'am!

aboyaji:
I know how it feels too. I have been in your shoes once when i had over 300+ likes after commenting on a thread about a unilag girl that won a laptop and the other girl won a car.

Mine was very sharp though where that same comment was the first to comment (forbes magazine. Haha) and on the front page too.

That week, i made front page twice. Not that my comment was too long, but na GOD.

Tanx 4 keeping it real.
How it feels is something embedded in the human psyche. I've written something on this b4, the strong desire for Love, Recognition and Acceptance.

Jerrick:
I've had 700+ likes and didn't create a thread for it.

U probably don't expect me to be another "Jerrick", else, it will be one hell of a boring world.

Op, when are you throwing the party?

fr3do:
Op, when are you throwing the party?

Code213:

OK

By the way

Check out Amarachi's Get down BTS video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVngmsGRdtU

and you opened a thread cos of it?

Code213:
Four days after I re-registered my moniker (the first moniker was lost when Nairaland crashed earlier this year), I commented on this thread!!
https://www.nairaland.com/1952070/tb-joshua-carrying-bags-rice#27191682

At first, I couldn't believe it when I came back online shortly only 2 find out that my comment had amassed over a hundred likes. Then it grew to 200, then 300 and boom!! Unbelievable!!!

As opposed to what most nairalanders thought, this isn't a NL "Likes" record. This Post by Seun after the NL collapse has 1629 Likes
https://www.nairaland.com/1793151/concerning-catastrophic-loss-valuable-data

I probably hold the record for the most "Likes" on a comment.
On the day I made that comment, I wasn't feeling myself, and had earlier created this thread
https://www.nairaland.com/1952451/nairaland-helps-me-fight-depression

And here is what a nairalander said to me to cheer me up. Am really grateful



To which I replied



Then he added


And I believe him now.


I have learnt certain life lessons which I'll share with you guys.
Most times I come 2 Nairaland, I do so 2 be entertained, informed, and 2 get feedbacks, and every once in a while to give opinions that ruffle feathers. example
https://www.nairaland.com/1948018/opinion-dbanjs-apple-beats-endorsement

I enjoy writing, and I can be pretty foul-mouthed. Am gonna tell u guys about that too

* Please don't ask the moral of the story o! Just enjoy the read* thanks

How much were you paid for the 'likes'

IfyAwazie:
Wao, congrats. Are u going to sell d likes?

i wonder o..maybe he wan use am collect money 4rm bank

HugeCock:
and you opened a thread cos of it?

Aikon:


How much were you paid for the 'likes'

why not ask Seun?
I think how much I'll get depends on how much revenue Nairaland generates this month. Tanx 4 d concern.

Code213:

why not ask Seun?
I think how much I'll get depends on how much revenue Nairaland generates this month. Tanx 4 d concern.

Can I send my account number

This is pathetic. Nairaland of all places. Not even Facebook. Who cares?

Aikon:


Can I send my account number

You count your chicks b4 they hatch?

DStarrx:
This is pathetic. Nairaland of all places. Not even Facebook. Who cares?

Kiddo, are u trying 2 sound smart or wot?
I could buy a thousand Facebook 'Likes' for less than $10 if I want to. But on Nairaland, 'Likes' aren't traded.