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Elliotwiz1: so does this mean after using up the about 5000 characters if i try to modify It'll increase? I think we should be allowed to reserve two posts... To avoid funny stories......

Each contestant will make use of the space reserved for him or her. The minimum number of words is 1000 while the maximum is 2500. However, if perchance a contestant can't achieve the desired 2500 words, he/she can include the phrase: "To Be Concluded" in the main essay and conclude by creating a new post for the remaining words (note that the total number of words must not surpass 2500). All these should be done before 5pm (deadline).

Obinoscopy: I must say a big kudos to all the contestants who indicated interest to partake in the first of a kind Nairaland Educational Debate. We're indeed honored to have you all as contestants.

Please note that purpose of this debate is to promote intellectualism and to improve our knowledge base. It should not be seen as a do-or-die competition.

The judges will score all the contestants after the first phase of the debate and the Coordinator will anounce the top four.

The Four Debaters who come out tops from Phase One will then qualify for the Second Phase of the Debate. The Judges will choose a topic (the topic will be published by 9pm today) and pair up the Debaters in the FOR and the AGAINST group. The Debaters will then have a week to prepare after which they will partake in the Debate proper. The modalities for the debate will be given by the coordinator when the time is right.

Once again, I say a big thank you to all our hallowed contestants.

Best Regards,
Obinoscopy

I'm glad to announce that the Judges have decided on the Topic for the Second phase of the debate. We've decided that the contestant who comes out tops will choose which side he or she will be debating, followed by the second and then the third, the fourth contestant will have to take the remaining slot available. So, all in all, two will speak FOR the motion while the other two will speak AGAINST the motion.

Please feel free to seek further clarifications.

Regards,
Obinoscopy

[quote author=♥Dεs•Chγκσ♥]I'm having a little problem over here.. I just awoke to begin my essay some minutes ago, and I did a little calculation which I often do when writing to a target number of words. I'm using a foolscap sheet which allows me 65 characters per line, multiplied by the 93 lines I'll need to complete 1000+ words gives me approximately 6,050 characters, which is far more than the 5,000 characters my device allows me to use on Nairaland. How do we address this issue? Will the words be reduced or would we have a additional space/thread for completion?[/quote]Post the first 5000 characters and then, with the aid of the modify button, add the remaining 1050 characters.

[quote author=SEYI_KP]I THINK AM HAVING A PROBLEM OVERHERE, MY PHONE CAN ONLY ALLOW 1024 LETTERS, I INTENDED TO USE MY LAPTOP B4, BUT THERE IS NO LIGHT OVER HERE @ TANKE(UNILORIN), AND MY LAPTOP BATTERY IS VERY BAD.IF I'M TO MAKE USE OF MY PHONE I WILL NEED TO RESERVE 10-15 SPACE FOR MY WRITE-UP. SO IF I DINT SHOW UP IS DUE TO AFOREMENTIONED CIRCUMSTANCE..[/quote]You can post the first 1024 letters and then add more letters with the aid of the modify button until you've achieved the desired target.

Why do you think she doesn't owe him an answer?

I prefer PES 14

Its scam. Read this link: https://www.nairaland.com/1301144/suspected-scam-job-letter-offer

bigfrancis21: Thank you very much, Obinoscopy. I promise to work with the other co_mods to transform the culture section and take it to greater heights.

I appreciate.

Please send me a PM asap. Thanks.

bigfrancis21: Dear Obinoscopy,

Good evening. My name's Francis. I'm a huge fan of the culture section, I spend some good time on nairaland and I humbly wish to indicate my interest to be a moderator of the culture section.

Thank you.

Your request has been granted. You're now a moderator in the Culture Section. We do hope you will, together with your co_mods, transform the Culture Section and take the Section to greater heights.

Congrats.

Elliotwiz1: fynest, this is what i was trying to say... Some persons who would love to participate won't be able to, because it was not on front page, if i was not following you, i bet i would have been left out of it too.

Any nairalander who frequents the Education Section should have known about this Debate before now. We want the contestants to be more of the regulars of the Education Section while the audience should cut across all nairalanders and guests.

Also exposing the call for contestants for the Debate on the frontpage would overwhelm our judges. We have 22 contestants at the moment. Imagine how many the contestants would have been if this was publicised on the frontpage, maybe 200...lol.

Anyway, the coordinator might change the modus operandi next year to adopt some of your recommendations. In that case, we might end up having different debate rounds to trim down the number of contestants. And we might need to increase the number of judges as well. But that is left for the coordinators to decide for next edition. As per this edition, the Debate Thread will hit Frontpage tomorrow by 5pm when all the contestants must have submitted their essays

GeneralShepherd: Oga you see Nigeria there?

Even though Nigeria is not there, I think you can apply in any country of your choice. It only means that you'll have to travel to that country if you get the job.

Don't worry, you'll see another lady who would love you for you. Just be who you are.

^^It has been resolved right? Cos I saw the new thread you just created.

Uthando lwami lakuphi - Khona
Cela ulibuyisele - Khona
Lapho ulithathe - Khona
Ngiyalifuna - Khona
Lapho liphuma - Khona
Ngiyalifun - Khona
Libuyisele - Khona
Sele - Khona

I'm feeling so Khona right now

All thanks to Mafikizolo

I must say a big kudos to all the contestants who indicated interest to partake in the first of a kind Nairaland Educational Debate. We're indeed honored to have you all as contestants.

Please note that purpose of this debate is to promote intellectualism and to improve our knowledge base. It should not be seen as a do-or-die competition.

The judges will score all the contestants after the first phase of the debate and the Coordinator will anounce the top four.

The Four Debaters who come out tops from Phase One will then qualify for the Second Phase of the Debate. The Judges will choose a topic (the topic will be published by 9pm today) and pair up the Debaters in the FOR and the AGAINST group. The Debaters will then have a week to prepare after which they will partake in the Debate proper. The modalities for the debate will be given by the coordinator when the time is right.

Once again, I say a big thank you to all our hallowed contestants.

Best Regards,
Obinoscopy

Tgirl4real: @ all, kindly indicate ur interest to participate.
Thanks.

I'm interested

I will debate if the topic is controversial enough. I want to play the role of being the devil's advocate

Elliotwiz1: fynest i think this thread should be moved to the front page, not everyone is aware something like this is going on

The Debate Thread will be on the homepage on Saturday when the debate is to commence proper.

Samgreguc: please Judges and co., let try to consider those who are working when timing. 3pm-5pm is still work hour in most places. . . Pls

That's why we extended it from 3pm till 5pm. I recommend he or she use from now till saturday to compose his/her essay. Surely the person can find time (say 5 minutes) to post his/her essay within that time frame.

However, let me know if its still going to be a problem. Thanks

Hi Everyone,

Here are the rules guiding this esteemed Educational Debate (the first of a kind):



1.) All interested nairalanders who want to partake in the debate should do so before 9pm, Friday October 18. Anyone who indicates interest after that time will be disqualified.



2.) The recommended font size is the default size (size 8.) and the colour is the default colour (black).



3.) The essay should be in maximum of 2500 words and a minimum of 1000 words.



4.) The use of SMS language and abbreviations are strictly forbidden.



5.) All materials used should be properly referenced at the end of the essay.



6.) All essays must be submitted on or before 19th October 5pm

luxanne: *busy bee...Accepted

Q: Do you guys get paid to be mods?

My dear we don't get paid. We opt to be mods just to serve you.

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@Bantino, I dey O. Its just that these spammers and scammers have been keeping me busy. They don't rest, not even during the Sallah celebration

Anyways, I back now

I wish all my muslim brothers and sister a happy sallah celebration.

@Shuga and @harlos where is my meat?

luxanne: ^some of us saw him viewing this thread last night but he left without saying hi, good morning Banti

Aww, so sorry. I had just peeped due to a report I received that there were spammers on the leash on this thread but I left immediately I didn't see any. I'm so sorry.