I have written this just for fun. I didn't set out to gall anybody. If however, you are hurt by any of the points below, quietly swallow it with pinch of salt.

Without further ado, let's begin:

1. Post Meaningful Comments
The amount of absurd comments on Nairaland is overwhelming. It has become the habit of some Nairalanders to make unnecessary comments on innocent threads. E.g., do the needful... Who is doing the needful, hun? Kk... We know that already. If you don't have anything useful to say, just view. Simple.

2. Love Your Fellow Nairalanders
When I say love, I mean, don't hate. Many threads abound where haters spew derogatory remarks at the poster. Even if a poster really needs help and asks a simple question, some vacuous people will still bash the poster. Start acting responsible.

3. Share Meaningful Posts
This simple act of Nairalanders has helped a lot of Nairalanders. If you see a post that can help your fellow Nairalanders, please share it. This is even more applicable to the Job/Vacancy and Career sections.

4. Try Read Longer Posts
Although, some people prefer to read short posts-mainly for fun and leisure-it is far better to read longer posts. I may be wrong but I know the benefit of the latter far outweighs the former. It widens your knowledge, vocab, and comprehension power. Try it today.

5. Write Legibly
Why do some people write in shorthand that makes it difficult for others to comprehend their posts? Am not condemning shorthand per se, but try to make it readable. No be by force to write in shorthand na . E.g. Sm ppl cn rite dis way n espet ppl 2 undstd what dey wrote.

6. Make Constructive Criticism
Some Nairalanders have won a slew of throphies for their habit of derailing and throwing insults on threads. This is very annoying. If you no get better thing to say, just siddon for one corner dey look. If u dey this group and u no wan stop, we go soon invent e-slappers. Just wait.

7. Use Nairaland Effectively
Nairaland is a blessing in disguise. Kudos to oga Seun. Although some people have totally missed the point. Fun, education, entertainment, information, current events, etc., you can enjoy all these and more on Nairaland. Don't limit yourself to only a section, explore others too.

8. Use The Search Box
If you have a question in mind, why not use the search box before creating another thread. You might be surprised by the wealth of information that is already on old threads. If you have not use it before, try it now.

This is just for fun. Add yours if you don't see it here.

Cc tosyne2much

Op, ur rite. Its abt time we started behaving well here

God bless this op....#word.
Especially,that shorthand stuff,it makes post untidy.,shorthand should be used while chatting not on a public forum...

Ok. That will be our nairaland new year resolution. Op you forgot the france students and bloggers.

Wonderful post.

In addendum:

Respond to posts and not monikers: some people are just too immature to be allowed access to a social forum. You see a post you disagree with, instead of stating your disagreement logically, they attack the poster, store the moniker behind that post, hold a grudge and stalk the moniker. LOL.

You know them, when they suddenly attack you when you make a contribution in any thread. They will not contribute to the thread but make you their contribution. LOL.

so so on point..

Evina:
Wonderful post.

In addendum:

Respond to posts and not monikers: some people are just too immature to be allowed access to a social forum. You see a post you disagree with, instead of stating your disagreement logically, they attack the poster, store the moniker behind that post, hold a grudge and stalk the moniker. LOL.

You know them, when they suddenly attack you when you make a contribution in any thread. They will not contribute to the thread but make you their contribution. LOL.

nice one