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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 10:46pm On Apr 03, 2018
Ladyhippolyta88:
So you know this by my comments?I hardly get bitter on this forum so how come you know so much.I am irresponsible if you have the time go through all my comments not only on this thread and judge who sounds irresponsible between us.I would reiterate what I said earlier I make myself happy and nobody does that for me.As for the street boys I hardly socialise or wait a minute are you sure you are not a street boy yourself to know a lot about the street life? shocked

Who cares whether you are having fun or not, that's your fucckin business.

I have made my point to you. I have had your likes in the past. I certainly know how to handle them very very very very very well!
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 10:47pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


Na God I take beg you, take your stuvpidity go one side and park well. shocked Virginity is not a guarantee that a lady will have a successful or happy marriage. A woman should be encouraged to study the character of the man she is going to marry very well, before she decides to make a commitment. The man should also do likewise. Qualities such as integrity, accountability, respect, discipline, tact, compassion, hard work ethic, supportive nature, generous attribute etc, are far more important than virginity. sad Some women have used virginity as a mask to cover their frigid nature, while some men have used virginity as a cover-up to hide their dysfunctional status.
Too much sense.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by purples25(f): 10:48pm On Apr 03, 2018
Toh, to all the virgins out there, if you can remain one please do , that could be fine for you. I have a rather young female virgin friend full of life and fun and I don't tell her to lose herself , she could keep it and also live life happily.
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 10:50pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


Who cares whether you are having fun or not, that's your fucckin business.

I have made my point to you. I have had your likes in the past. I certainly know how to handle them very very very very very well!
Now you don't care but when you were mentioning me up and down you cared.See the "f" word you used I don't use that it tells of your kind of person.You made no point and please every individual is different so don't console yourself by using the word I have met your likes.You have not met Hippolyta.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Wroxxane: 10:51pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


Men only worship ladies who got marry to them as virgins, their might be some issues in the marriage no doubt but that "external respect" will always be their for her for life.

This is just the truth !!
But Bros abeg, what should the woman/wife now worship and give ' external respect' to? His many years of whoring and ' sampling'? or his unending list of ' exes' and ' ohs'? Truth be told, to every man his own standards but no human that is born of a woman should tell me that rules apply to genders differently, you should never crave what you can't give. If as a man, you've been with all the feminine names to hell and back, biko shift, the mat is not for you.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 10:52pm On Apr 03, 2018
Shugavee:
lol bitter kwa!! I am here hving fun n u talking abt bitter!! Ok whatever

When I am 40 years i will be a boss, that's my dream, marriage I guess is ur no1 priority for ur sisters, but not me!!

You gonna be 40yr, soo bitter, without a husband. By the time you realise your stupid self, it will be toooooooooooooooooooooo late. By that time all your friends are thru with having kids.
Money without happiness, is that one money. Nonsense!!

You better be saving money for the gigolo boys that will be coming to service your old rotten 40yrs pusssy. Because that is what your type is good at. Use n dump your sorry mannerless ass!
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 10:55pm On Apr 03, 2018
Wroxxane:

But Bros abeg, what should the woman/wife now worship and give ' external respect' to? His many years of whoring and ' sampling'? or his unending list of ' exes' and ' ohs'? Truth be told, to every man his own standards but no human that is born of a woman should tell me that rules apply to genders differently, you should never crave what you can't give. If as a man, you've been with all the feminine names to hell and back, biko shift, the mat is not for you.
You sir/madam you have my respect. cool

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by walesalak(m): 10:57pm On Apr 03, 2018
This thread is so so hilarious. I dont think OP. Has mentioned anything bad. Its just to encourage dos who are virgins to keep it or hold on to it. And for dos who av lost dias. It is well with u. Nobody send u to lose ur virginity in d first place. Cos it was just ur decision. And even if u were tricked into it, u accepted to do it. So its ur palava. God holds virginity in high esteem though. Av u wondered d reason for virgin Mary?
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Opentokwowledge: 10:58pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


Ehen? So virginity means a woman is not loose? shocked But she could be a shrew? Or she could be a thief? Or a backstabber, gossip monger, trouble maker or even a disrespectful creep!
And you actually believed this melancholic and absurd defining rendition of a virgin enough to fukcing preach it? sad Or are you not trying to imply once a woman comes through into marriage as a virgin, she must exhibit some or all of these decadence? In which rule book is that one written?
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Wroxxane: 10:58pm On Apr 03, 2018
Ladyhippolyta88:
You sir/madam you have my respect. cool
wink
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Espada10: 10:58pm On Apr 03, 2018
All this virgin talk and creating virgin thread all over the place...I don tire..

Abeg , marry whoever you want to marry..I am going to borrow Joshua words in the bible when he addressed the isrealites saying- I don't know what god you will serve but as for me and my family we will serve the lord

likewise

I don't know the type of girls, you men wil marry..I dont care .. but as for me (even though I am not a virgin)..when it is time to marry and settle down.. I will look for and marry a virgin . .because it is my own choice and personal preference and I owe no one any apology....simple and short

I hate to go this route but

From what I have seen..majority of broke men marry non-virgins because they have no choice ..Most successful men ( I know )with their own house and car and doing financially well ..where the ones that disvirgined their wives.
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 10:58pm On Apr 03, 2018
Ladyhippolyta88:
Now you don't care but when you were mentioning me up and down you cared.See the "f" word you used I don't use that it tells of your kind of person.You made no point and please every individual is different so don't console yourself by using the word I have met your likes.You have not met Hippolyta.

You tell lies, even when you know the truth.
You are trying to paint yourself all saints when you realise yourself.
You haven't seen my type in your short life,
Because if you have. You will certainly respond maturely.


Mrs perfect , continue!!!!!

Self happiness

Feminist.

Keep deceiving yourselves! and face reality
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Nobody: 10:59pm On Apr 03, 2018
undecided Mehn! I come pity the Poster with all the batered and catered Insults From Fellow Beings. To The Poster! The people of this generation are so advanced, that they forget the Nature Of Who There Are, The Thing Is This. We are the blood line of Adam and Eve. And for them to eat forbidden fruit has made them think Good And Evil Like Their Creator. They forget that The Foolishness Of God Is Wiser Than Human Wisdom And The Weakness Of God Is Stronger Than Human Straight. No Much Talks, Continue To Advertise Your Products To The Unborn Ones. I Support You 101%. Even tho the life is a temporary one because of our SIN. Let Them Talk, It Is Only A Fool That Becomes Successful And Makes His/Her Ways To God!
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Shugavee(f): 11:00pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


You gonna be 40yr, soo bitter, without a husband. By the time you realise your stupid self, it will be toooooooooooooooooooooo late. By that time all your friends are thru with having kids.
Money without happiness, is that one money. Nonsense!!

You better be saving money for the gigolo boys that will be coming to service your old rotten 40yrs pusssy. Because that is what your type is good at. Use n dump your sorry mannerless ass!
lol is marriage happiness?? Kikikikik, children r not hard o!! I will go the US,, go to a sperm bank n give birth to a halfcast child, if giving money to gigolo boys makes me happy( that's if indeed i am not involved with anyone)) how doesthat affect ur life

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by ndcide(m): 11:01pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


You have missed the point totally. undecided Nobody here is advocating promiscuity. What we are saying is that when looking for a marriage partner, there are far more important things to consider, instead of just basing your decision on virginity. Virginity is NOT a recipe for marital success or happiness. sad


You missed the point. The campaign to trivialise chastity, is negative and it's of the devil... Quote me anywhere on this.

Chastity is a trait that can also guarantee marital success. When you are looking for a marriage partner, and Chasity is one of your criteria because you believe and practice it, you will succeed in that marriage.

And please don't tell me those who are chaste don't have other good qualities because they do..

The evil of the time, is to subdue and downplay chastity, while elevating traits and qualities that many, actually do not possess.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 11:01pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


You tell lies, even when you know the truth.
You are trying to paint yourself all saints when you realise yourself.
You haven't seen my type in your short life,
Because if you have. You will certainly respond maturely.


Mrs perfect , continue!!!!!

Self happiness

Feminist.

Keep deceiving yourselves! and face reality
Lovely post from you but then again you know I am not deceiving myself or do you live my life for me how come? shocked Everyone claims to know the truth ooo tell me more.Did I ever call myself Mrs perfect grin grin All my response has been mature it's clearly you who lacks maturity.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Nobody: 11:02pm On Apr 03, 2018
Espada10:
All this virgin talk and creating virgin thread all over the place...I don tire..

Abeg , marry whoever you want to marry..I am going to borrow Joshua words in the bible when he addressed the isrealites saying- I don't know what god you will serve but as for me and my family we will serve the lord

likewise

I don't know the type of girls, you men wil marry..I dont care .. but as for me (even though I am not a virgin)..when it is time to marry and settle down.. I will look for and marry a virgin . .because it is my own choice and personal preference and I owe no one any apology....simple and short

I hate to go this route but

From what I have seen..majority of broke men marry non-virgins because they have no choice ..Most successful men ( I know )with their own house and car and doing financially well ..where the ones that disvirgined their wives.

Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by laudate: 11:02pm On Apr 03, 2018
walesalak:
This thread is so so hilarious. I dont think OP. Has mentioned anything bad. Its just to encourage dos who are virgins to keep it or hold on to it. And for dos who av lost dias. It is well with u. Nobody send u to lose ur virginity in d first place. Cos it was just ur decision. And even if u were tricked into it, u accepted to do it. So its ur palava. God holds virginity in high esteem though. Av u wondered d reason for virgin Mary?

The reason God selected Virgin Mary, was so that the baby Jesus could come to earth through the natural birth process, while having divinity as His DNA, even though He was in human form. If the father of Jesus had been an earthly father, His divinity would have been questioned. Rahab was a harlot, yet she was the great great-grandmother of our Lord Jesus. What does that tell you?

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by afonjabreed(m): 11:03pm On Apr 03, 2018
XhosaNostra:
Good for you. Pray that he'll be faithful to you afterwards. Being a virgin doesn't = to preferential treatment or immunity. You'll still face the same marital struggles that a whòre does.
are you facing same too?

Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Shugavee(f): 11:03pm On Apr 03, 2018
bemejr:
undecided Mehn! I come pity the Poster with all the batered and catered Insults From Fellow Beings. To The Poster! The people of this generation are so advanced, that they forget the Nature Of Who There Are, The Thing Is This. We are the blood line of Adam and Eve. And for them to eat forbidden fruit has made them think Good And Evil Like Their Creator. They forget that The Foolishness Of God Is Wiser Than Human Wisdom And The Weakness Of God Is Stronger Than Human Straight. No Much Talks, Continue To Advertise Your Products To The Unborn Ones. I Support You 101%. Even tho the life is a temporary one because of our SIN. Let Them Talk, It Is Only A Fool That Becomes Successful And Makes His/Her Ways To God!
please sir good evening,,, just a simple question, the Adam n eve u just talked abt!

When did they get married??
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 11:04pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


Na God I take beg you, take your stuvpidity go one side and park well. shocked Virginity is not a guarantee that a lady will have a successful or happy marriage. A woman should be encouraged to study the character of the man she is going to marry very well, before she decides to make a commitment. The man should also do likewise. Qualities such as integrity, accountability, respect, discipline, tact, compassion, hard work ethic, supportive nature, generosity etc, are far more important than virginity. sad Some women have used virginity as a mask to cover their frigid nature, while some men have used virginity as a cover-up to hide their dysfunctional status.

Did you read my first comment before you jump in.
Never say virginity makes a perfect marriage but I said I repeat again.
A lady that marries as a virgin has far more respect to the one that marries overwise to her husband.
Whether you like it or not this sooooooo true.
You are not a man you wouldn't understand at all!

So keep your senseless comments to yourself.

I know how your likes lost your virginity, it's a pity...

Am sorry

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 11:04pm On Apr 03, 2018
LWKMD tongue
Espada10:
All this virgin talk and creating virgin thread all over the place...I don tire..

Abeg , marry whoever you want to marry..I am going to borrow Joshua words in the bible when he addressed the isrealites saying- I don't know what god you will serve but as for me and my family we will serve the lord

likewise

I don't know the type of girls, you men wil marry..I dont care .. but as for me (even though I am not a virgin)..when it is time to marry and settle down.. I will look for and marry a virgin . .because it is my own choice and personal preference and I owe no one any apology....simple and short

I hate to go this route but

From what I have seen..majority of broke men marry non-virgins because they have no choice ..Most successful men ( I know )with their own house and car and doing financially well ..where the ones that disvirgined their wives.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by laudate: 11:05pm On Apr 03, 2018
Espada10:
All this virgin talk and creating virgin thread all over the place...I don tire..

Abeg , marry whoever you want to marry..I am going to borrow Joshua words in the bible when he addressed the isrealites saying- I don't know what god you will serve but as for me and my family we will serve the lord

likewise

I don't know the type of girls, you men wil marry..I dont care .. but as for me (even though I am not a virgin)..when it is time to marry and settle down.. I will look for and marry a virgin . .because it is my own choice and personal preference and I owe no one any apology....simple and short

I hate to go this route but

From what I have seen..majority of broke men marry non-virgins because they have no choice ..Most successful men ( I know )with their own house and car and doing financially well ..where the ones that disvirgined their wives.

Bros biko, no talk dat kind lie for here, again. shocked So you conducted a survey on all the successful men in Nigeria, and they told you that they disvirgined their wives? Chimo! shocked

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by laudate: 11:08pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:
Did you read my first comment before you jump in.
Never say virginity makes a perfect marriage but I said I repeat again.
A lady that marries as a virgin has far more respect to the one that marries overwise to her husband.
Whether you like it or not this sooooooo true.
You are not a man you wouldn't understand at all!

So keep your senseless comments to yourself.

I know how your likes lost your virginity, it's a pity...

Am sorry

You just proved how shallow you are. sad What makes you think that I am a woman? Where and when did I mention my gender? And as for your story that "A lady that marries as a virgin has far more respect to the one that marries overwise to her husband....," it is a big lie. You can only speak for yourself. A woman gets respect because of her character and good values, not because of her virginity. I know women who married as virgins, but ended up being turned into punching bags by their husbands. What is the respect in that?

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by purples25(f): 11:09pm On Apr 03, 2018
purples25:
Toh, to all the virgins out there, if you can remain one please do , that could be fine for you. I have a rather young female virgin friend full of life and fun and I don't tell her to lose herself , she could keep it and also live life happily.

That aside, I don't even know where to start on this. We women may have our crazy sides, but I think our Nigerian men also have some psychological issues. I mean, sleep with women. Then turn around and look for every way to shame those whom you went out of your way to sleep with. Why the hatred from African man to African woman ? It seems the African male always looks for ways to frame and blame his female counterpart ..... ....'I catch you' mentality. It's a pity and for me I don't even bother to defend myself anymore. If it makes the black man happy to nail some blame on his woman, give a dog a bad name, no problem, it's just no longer worth fighting against, for me. Let the man give his blame and live in his delusional paradise of sainthood.


Well, as for those of us fighting here about the worth of virginity against character. Nairaland , is thankfully, not reality. I used to be winded up by these arguments too. Sometimes I wish every lady here could be like me and just sit back, let them rant. Lol, go to real life and see, whether a large number of those getting married aren't disvirgined already. You've done it, you've done it. To win the war in life is now to develop and improve yourself against all odds. In the real world, not nairaland world - guys will marry a strong woman that is hardworking and decent, that can hold and be responsible through hard times. That's the truth. Hardly anybody out there still having much hope for a virgin. No need to get anxious about what guys on here are saying, really.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 11:10pm On Apr 03, 2018
Ladyhippolyta88:
Lovely post from you but then again you know I am not deceiving myself or do you live my life for me how come? shocked Everyone claims to know the truth ooo tell me more.Did I ever call myself Mrs perfect grin grin All my response has been mature it's clearly you who lacks maturity.

Did you read n digest my first comment about virginity. I never said is guaranteed for a good or happy marriage ooooooo. Do you know what is for a woman to keep herself till her wedding night, maybe you don't know? But I said, it's a thing of respect which she will certainly have from her husband till marriage lasts.
You might not fully grad this because you are woman.

Only real men, will certainly understand what am saying !

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Espada10: 11:12pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


Bros biko, no talk dat kind lie for here, again. shocked So you conducted a survey on all the successful men in Nigeria, and they told you that they disvirgined their wives? Chimo! shocked
It is like you are daft...I say the ones I know..next time read well before jumping in. .haba..that is why i say - do you ,let me do mine..It is simple

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Shugavee(f): 11:12pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


Did you read my first comment before you jump in.
Never say virginity makes a perfect marriage but I said I repeat again.
A lady that marries as a virgin has far more respect to the one that marries overwise to her husband.
Whether you like it or not this sooooooo true.
You are not a man you wouldn't understand at all!

So keep your senseless comments to yourself.

I know how your likes lost your virginity, it's a pity...

Am sorry
my darling it's not true!!!
U r a guy so yeah u can say such n think it makes sense,
I am a woman n i interact with women ,
virginity brings no respect what's so ever,
If u like be a virgin n be jobless, no man will respect u o
Virginity does not bring any respect!!

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Ladyhippolyta88(f): 11:13pm On Apr 03, 2018
Duru009:


Did you read n digest my first comment about virginity. I never said is guaranteed for a good or happy marriage ooooooo. Do you know what is for a woman to keep herself till her wedding night, maybe you don't know? But I said, it's a thing of respect which she will certainly have from her husband till marriage lasts.
You might not fully grad this because you are woman.

Only real men, will certainly understand what am saying !
You done change mouth unlike me who always stands by her beliefs.Now let me reiterate to you whatever respect that man has because of an hymen is temporary.What is your definition of real men the ones that have slept around and married virgins.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by laudate: 11:13pm On Apr 03, 2018
ndcide:
You missed the point. The campaign to trivialise chastity, is negative and it's of the devil... Quote me anywhere on this.

Chastity is a trait that can also guarantee marital success. When you are looking for a marriage partner, and Chasity is one of your criteria because you believe and practice it, you will succeed in that marriage.

And please don't tell me those who are chaste don't have other good qualities because they do..

The evil of the time, is to subdue and downplay chastity, while elevating traits and qualities that many, actually do not possess.

Show me where and how virginity guarantees a good marriage or a successful union. sad I have seen too many women get taken in by this deceitful tale, to recycle such stories. There are good people, and bad people. Virginity does not bestow a toga of sainthood on anyone. People should study their partners, very well. Every woman was born a virgin. But it was lost at one time or the other. Some lose it before marriage, others lose it after marriage. Personally, I would seek for qualities such as integrity, accountability, respect, compassion, supportive behaviour, generosity, tact, discipline etc, over and above virginity. I know a case of a man who married his wife as a virgin, and she ended up killing him in anger! angry

Late Princess Diana of England married Prince Charles as a virgin. It did not stop her from having an affair later, during her marriage.

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Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by Duru009(m): 11:14pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


You just proved how shallow you are. sad What makes you think that I am a woman? Where and when did I mention my gender? And as for your story that "A lady that marries as a virgin has far more respect to the one that marries overwise to her husband....," it is a big lie. You can only speak for yourself. A woman gets respect because of her character and good values, not because of her virginity. I know women who married as virgins, but ended up being turned into punching bags by their husbands. What is the respect in that?


Continue with your poor life mentality, I already know how your stupid likes always end up!

Your type always n always n always realise themselves toooooooo late.....
Always trying to blame people around them for their wolves!

What a pity!

You better go n die, you are not fit to leave plz
Re: There Is No Better Joy Than Being Dis-virgined By Your Husband. by walesalak(m): 11:15pm On Apr 03, 2018
laudate:


The reason God selected Virgin Mary, was so that the baby Jesus could come to earth through the natural birth process, while having divinity as His DNA, even though He was in human form. If the father of Jesus had been an earthly father, His divinity would have been questioned. Rahab was a harlot, yet she was the great great-grandmother of our Lord Jesus. What does that tell you?
. It tells nothing. Cos she isnt d mother of d Lord Jesus. I advice u stop quoting what u dont understand and do not b a stumbling block to odas who may b @ d cross roads of the subject of discussion. I hope u u derstand my point? Thanks

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