Seun:
Fellow Nairalanders,

We have noticed the use of ethnic slurs and other derogatory names by a small but persistent group of political actors and trolls.

This practice of derogatory name-calling adds no value to the forum. It's bad for our mental health, our harmony as a community, and the reputation of Nairaland. It's simply toxic. It's absence and the absence of the people who use those slurs will not be missed.

Therefore I have decided to ban the practice entirely. I have instructed dominique, mukina2, Lalasticlala and Mynd44 to ban anyone who uses an ethnic slur or derogatory name on Nairaland. The antispam bot will also contribute to the effort. Please report any case that you see.

- Seun Osewa, Founder of Nairaland

socialmediaman:


Words don't translate to actions. This is more like damage control to save face after the deed has been done already. I'm holding him by actions, not words

braine:


What title will people like us get after almost 16 years on this platform??

Asgard13:


Fear Mynd44.
Respect am join

In life levels dey oh

KazikageSama:
Which words Seun, be specific. Don't give room for unclever interpretations of your intention.

sisisioge:
About time! I'm just wondering if insulting a totally deserving troll in my language will be seen as a tribal slur?

missade:


I don’t know about him saving face but words definitely do translate to sinister things including violence. Take the Tunisian president’s speech and the violent aftermath on African immigrants living in Tunisia.

Regardless of what his motives are, this step is in the right direction. Also note that if someone acknowledges wrongdoing and takes action to prevent the same thing from happening over and over again; they should be accorded grace. There’s no humanity without forgiveness.

VawulenceProMax:
are you an afonja or an ipob?

Donjazet2:
Very wonderful development.

Raumdeuter, come and see oo.
You will no longer be tolerated for those hateful words towards Igbos.

Nice development Seun. This platform will see a beginning of sanity and healthy discourse. This is long overdue.

We're watching myndfourfour who has enabled these people to see how they react to this development.

Taeewo:
Good, and try to grade each member by level that will always display along side their username...

Example

Someone that joined within six months should display newbie

After a year he fit change again

After another year he go change again,this can be achieved through the activeness of each member...

Seun:
Fellow Nairalanders,

We have noticed the use of ethnic slurs and other derogatory names by a small but persistent group of political actors and trolls.

This practice of derogatory name-calling adds no value to the forum. It's bad for our mental health, our harmony as a community, and the reputation of Nairaland. It's simply toxic. It's absence and the absence of the people who use those slurs will not be missed.

Therefore I have decided to ban the practice entirely. I have instructed dominique, mukina2, Lalasticlala and Mynd44 to ban anyone who uses an ethnic slur or derogatory name on Nairaland. The antispam bot will also contribute to the effort. Please report any case that you see.

- Seun Osewa, Founder of Nairaland

Asgard13:
Nice one bro..

Is getting out of the ordinary.. and raising the tempo of bitterness and deep hatred offline

Nigeria and Nigerians need peace at this moment ..

Togetherness a new Nigeria is possible

123readygo:
Hmmmmmmm
This action of yours came too late. You have lost a considerable number of sane people here. The way small boys of Igbo and Yoruba extraction abuse themselves here is unimaginable. It is very disturbing and disheartening to say the least

mariahAngel:


I no fit ever respect person wey dey abuse power. Never!