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Why not just post what you've done as an attachment for all to see and praise?

Thanks, Muki. What does your friend want to send me her CV for? Thanks.

Ouch. Poor Chelsea!

but for one to live one will nearly die.

Classic quote. It's up to you to take precautions, I guess. Good luck!

The belief in an all-powerful, all-knowing, yet benevolent God is very irrational.

Her action is not justified at all. Her behavior is criminal. Call her and make her talk about her demands and record the conversation. Then take it to the police. She has no right to seize your certificate or try to extort you. Thank your stars that you didn't make a mistake of marrying her a thief and criminal like this girl. It's a police case.

If my wife is a Nigerian, she will probably know how to cook. If not, I don't care. I'll just hire a cook. No big deal!

Blaming "the government" is very convenient because the government is a virtual entity, but you must realize something. The people running our government are saints compared to these murderous "militant youths". They should not be regarded as representatives of the Niger Delta people, but as common criminals. The truth is that they are making the problem worse in order to be able to continue enjoying the freedom to steal.

Yes, the government should fight the pollution in the Niger Delta region, yes, the government should spend the oil money more prudently. But it shouldn't be for the sake of these "militants". What they need is prison time.

I'm in agreement with kdship. The only "combo drive" that Dell sells is "CD-RW/DVD Combo".
You guys should stop defending a shifty character. He had confessed to his wrongdoing before you jumped in.

Angelina was different but pretty ok the way she was. Same with Salma Hayek. Same with Mariah Carey.
They didn't change their appearance to become attractive but just to be different. That's rather upsetting!

jidody:
The kids usually end up confused as to which they should follow and most times end up being like Seun

This is a good thing. When your parents are not bigots, the result is religious tolerance.

Oops, I'm so sorry about that. I take it back. You guys and girls will surely win this DV lottery.

1.2 million per year just to live in a small flat? Not even a mortgage? Oti o! (no way!)

The freedom to insult a president is one of the sweetest dividends of democracy.

It's just "high metabolism", dear. Stop flattering yourself.

The people in question are not her employers, so why should they be able to ban her? Labor unions are evil.

If your attitude towards safety is anything like mine, you should stay far, far away from the Niger Delta region.

Hehe. I hope all my competitors think like you. You won't catch up with me in a hundred years.

Can you post a link to the web page on the Internet where you got this information?

Dipo Tepede Writes:

Seun’s first interview actually caused a snow ball on this site heated with accusations and counter accusations. Are all these allegations true? Seun decided to chat with me to clear the air on these accusations; he also talks about his dreams, future ambition and comments on HYIP. You really need to read about this young guy that has built one of Africa’s largest online forum- this forum is the second largest populated site in Nigeria (Alexa ratings). Why not sit back and enjoy the Nairaland King speak his mind.[/url]

1. Wow, it’s been sometime now so what have you been up to?

I’ve been trying to find a real-life business to complement Nairaland.
I’ve researched so many businesses: comics, movies, sales agencies,
concierge services, libraries, video rental business,… and that’s
just the tip of the iceberg. But I’m yet to launch any one.
That’s because I’m too risk-averse. I’m so afraid of failure.

2. Do you know the admin personally or otherwise?

I know he’s a Nairaland member who got into a fight with me in the
webmaster section and got banned, but I’m not sure which one exactly.
I’ve not really done much to unmask his identity, though. If I really
wanted to know, I would in 30 minutes or so. but his beef is very
personal, I must say.

Because he’s paying for the domain, he has to keep
fighting me in order to grow his site. He can’t afford to forgive and
forget anymore. Isn’t that sad?

3. The admin has laid some accusations against you? Have you
heard them? What do you think of them?

Which accusations specifically? I’d like to respond to them one by
one as you raise them.

4. In one of the accusation, he calls you a liar and sees himself as a
protector of truth. What is your response to these allegations?

I’m not a liar; I’m an ethical businessman. I believe that trust is
the foundation of business. You can’t go to the market to buy
tomatoes if you’re afraid that the seller will take your money and run
away! You can’t partner with an untrustworthy person.

I strive to tell the truth at all times so I can in turn demand the
truth from others.

5. There is also one Paul Ola that described you as uneducated and
your forum is for uneducated people. What is your pick on that?

That’s not worth responding to. Educated people don’t say such things.

6. What are all these spams and bots and how can they covertly
register themselves to your forum?

As I indicated in my last interview, I spend a lot of my time deleting
spam accounts. This is a battle that every popular wiki, blog or
forum has to get into. And it’s no big deal, because I’m currently
winning the battle. I have made registration a bit more complex.

Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spambot for more info.

7. So let’s move to other juicer stuff, so how far with your career?
Have you started the movies, plays, etc?

Alas, I’m yet to get the right script, so the dream has been suspended for now.

8. What challenges are you facing right now on film production and
what are you doing to ameliorate these challenges?

It’s easier to make money if you’re a film distributor or marketer,
but I want to be a producer. Yet, I don’t have a tolerance for the
financial risk involved, nor do I want to swindle investors into
sponsoring a movie that may fail to make a profit. Obviously, I’m
stuck!

9. Have you gotten a story for your film and what is the name of this film?

I believe I need a great story because that’s where Nigerian movies
are weak. You don’t need special effects and such, but you need a
good story. I don’t have one yet.

10. What is it like producing films in Nigeria and do you think your
film would be a second rated film?

It will have a first class story. In that respect, it won’t be second-rated.

11. What is your experience so far between e-commerce and traditional
marketing style?

Hmmm.

12. Do you believe you have done well for your age in terms of
entrepreneurship?

My age is not something I consider. Sometimes I feel I know nothing
about entrepreneurship and that I’m lucky to have Google Adsense to
save my neck. I seem to lack what it takes to do business with
Nigerians, but of course I’ll keep trying until I succeed at something
new.

13. If you have a chance to mentor someone (assuming you are not
mentoring anybody) as an entrepreneur; what would be your first advice
i.e. entrepreneur 101?

Advice: Read the Bootstrapper’s Bible:
https://www.nairaland.com/img/bootstrap.pdf

14. What do you feel about the rankings of Alexa.com stating that
Nairaland is the most populated forum and second most populated site
behind This Day?

I’d like to say “take that” to the people who claim I inflate my
traffic statistics.
http://www.alexa.com/browse?&CategoryID=25813

15. Apart from Alexa, what other prestigious rankings or accolades
have you bagged?

I’m not really into awards these days. As a webmaster, I think the
best award I can get is to see people falling in love with my site and
getting the advice they need.

16. Most people say you are cruel and stern in your approach to
corrections; if true, is there really a reason for all this?

I’m not cruel. How could you suggest such a ridiculous thing! I’m as
sweet as sugar! However, I can be very stern because I just don’t
have enough time. I wish people could understand why this has to be
so. The time to cajole people to obey is just not there. If I have to
apologize for every post I have to delete, I will have to spend 72
hours a day just apologizing and Nairaland will never grow. Why
can’t we all just obey the rules?

17. What are your opinions as a business man towards schemes like
Nospetco, Treasurlink and Sefteg; would you get involved in these
schemes?

I think all pyramid schemes are scams. Even if you manage to make a
positive return, the people you introduce to the schemes will probably
lose their money. If they lose their money despite your assurances to
the contrary, then you have scammed them.

The scammer is not just the person who starts the scheme; everyone who
invites people to join the scheme is a potential scammer, because the
only way to avoid being scammed is to scam others. What a dirty
game!! People should avoid them at all costs!

18. Is there romance in sight for Seun and what are Seun’s
perspectives to marriage?

Send your CV to -- for processing. (pretty ladies only!)

19. One last word, on the political situation in Nigeria and how it
affects you as an entrepreneur?

The government is ignoring its primary responsibility of maintaining
law and order and moving into industries best served by the private
sector. It is sad that with the police, courts and prisons in
disarray, our government has time and money to waste on white elephant
projects that will never work such as PHCN. It is sad that some
industries have been declared out of bounds to those of us who don’t
have billions. However, I am optimistic that hardworking people will
continue to thrive in this country. Somehow, we are still stumbling
in the right direction!

I’d be happy if you can help me invite more people to Nairaland:
http://www.nairaland.com/ <- the number one Nigerian Forum!

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As usual, I answer interview questions in a very off-the-cuff manner
that makes me look sensible but over-confident. What do you think?

First Interview:
http://www.dipotepede.com/2006/10/04/interview-with-the-nairaland-king/

Second Interview:
http://www.dipotepede.com/2007/05/11/another-interview-with-the-nairaland-king/

Just use adsense and let the rates be determined by the bidding process. There's no more cost-effective way!

If your boyfriend does not fully support your vocation, don't marry him. Things like this should be decided before marriage. A good husband will not try to force you to do what you don't want to do; he'll want you to be happy.

all one needs to do is compare religious countries with not so religious and a difference in morals is evident.

The USA is the most religious first world country. It also has the highest murder rate in a first world country.

Nigeria is the most religious African country. It is also the most famously corrupt African country. Religion corrupts?

"She's doing it because she loves you" is bullshit. She's just trying to brighten her miserable life by torturing you.

Each religion is designed to unite its followers against followers of all other religions. Religion is divisive.

Despite being an atheist, I can marry a Christian or Muslim lady who doesn't take religion too seriously.

You're welcome.

Thanks for the information.

Afam is ready to sacrifice common sense in order to prove me wrong at all costs. Don't mind him.

Seun, you can live in a rental where electric and water bills are included in the rent.

In Nigeria, you can rent a place where bore-hole bills and generator bills are included in the rent. No big deal.

However, my discourse highlighted the efficiency of the government in providing me with basic needs like water and electricity

The government takes most of your income in order to provide you with services you have to pay for? What a scam!

The govt takes out taxes, and provides me with basic needs like electricity and water

Are you saying you don't pay electric bills or water bills?