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Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by PureWays(m): 7:06am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Brilliant write up man. 3 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by zicoraads: 7:07am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Well, nice of you to recreate another thread for this. Seeing how the last one was damaged irreparably by needless squabbles. That said, erm, can't we go with simpler, everyday grammar? Sometimes its the best. As it enables a wider reach. Nice piece! 2 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Ichliebedich(f): 7:08am On Aug 15, 2016 |
DICKtator:Of course I know what you mean ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Saphiex(m): 7:17am On Aug 15, 2016 |
matrix199:. Exactly why u need to be reading more often. 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by gr8jimtek1990: 8:04am On Aug 15, 2016 |
[quote author=darkenedrebel post=48447534] As we all know, reading and writing are mutually exclusive: the less you do of the former, the more the latter suffers. Little wonder why poor writing skills stems from people failing to avail themselves of the serendipities that books are known to furnish one with. Please kindly demystify me on this paragraph because I can't really decode how reading and writing become mutually exclusive. |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Damjoy(m): 8:10am On Aug 15, 2016 |
[quote author=darkenedrebel posunproductive Unfortunately, a downward trajectory in academics is the phenomenon de jour. Youthful hands that are meant to fan the embers of scholarship have been diverted and put to use in areas that border on the mundane, inconsequential and unproductive: ranging from petty Twitter squabbles to mindless Facebooking and celebrity gossips, to mention but a few. If you tell a teenage boy that "the pen is mightier than the sword'', his rejoinder would most likely be: "Yes, I agree, but the blitz of Instagram is mightier than the pen". [/quote] I love this part 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by daejavuu: 8:21am On Aug 15, 2016 |
DICKtator:this would also be tackled if people take their time to READ on how to fix it 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by menxer: 8:31am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Emeka71: I think it is because they can't hold their focus on a book or lines of text for long. If you check such people love nollywood, Telemundo et al as little to no mental exertion is required. Typical example are those calling for a summary of the OP. 2 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by midastouch: 8:36am On Aug 15, 2016 |
In my own experience, the habit of reading is better formed early in a child's life. Back then when I was a child, my Father got all of us library cards, and we roamed the aisles of the children section of the library searching out storybooks that came alive when we turned the pages. It was the first time I fell in love (with books). I traveled to distant lands, ate exotic cuisine, watched diverse cultures, experienced magic ... As a parent, I am trying to re-create the same experience for my kids. I limit exposure to TV and mobile devices and instead re-direct them to find entertainment and mental stimulation in the pages of books. Its a lot of work, and I appreciate my parents more. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by bravesoul247(m): 8:42am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Twaci:since that's the case, you shouldn't have bothered reading it since you weren't in the mood for big grammars and opening your dictionary... |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by JoeCutie(m): 8:43am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Twaci:Some people just like writing in and or speaking big grammars. That's why I love some Professors, even though they are Profs, they still teach, talk and write in very simple terms. It's actually glorious getting people to follow and assimilate properly the points you're trying to pass across...by simplifying your use of English. The trick is not in the speaking/writing, it's in the understanding. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by bakingsoda: 8:51am On Aug 15, 2016 |
IMO it's not good enough if your reader has to pause several times to look up some words in your write-up while reading. It disrupts the flow no matter how interesting your article. Try plain writing and you will go places. |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by JoeCutie(m): 8:53am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Reading (and writing) is an art. And you don't force it. You don't even learn it at an old age. My people say 'anaghi amu aka ekpe na nka. Whatever you do not learn as a child (at a younger age), it's almost impossible to learn it when you're all grown. Reading is an art which our parents and teachers should help instill in us. It's a culture which should be cultivated at a very young age. The lion share of the blame for not having this culture of reading (and writing) should go to our teachers and our parents - and in extension, to the government, viz a viz the education ministry - for not doing their jobs. Some parents and teachers, though, tried very well in ensuring this. And when you see those people who have that culture, reading? To read go dey hungry you. But pick up your book to read...ayama! It's not easy. You don't force it. But, nonetheless, we'll keep trying. Nice reminder, Op, but your grammars are a bit big. 6 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Malakh: 8:56am On Aug 15, 2016 |
only book that would be left is the Word of Yah, all other books is just waste of time, its useless knowledge |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Orikinla(m): 9:35am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Majority of Nigerians are suffering from this. I lived with a Nigerian buddy for years and I never saw him read a book. But spends hours drinking and gossiping at restaurant. ![]() |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by drotba(m): 9:37am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Ichliebedich:liebst du much? |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by drotba(m): 9:38am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Ichliebedich:liebst du mich? |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by bellville: 9:40am On Aug 15, 2016 |
@op. Thumbs up. This is a well-written, inspirational article. Take action. Shop for books online. Check my signature. |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by dj5naira(m): 9:52am On Aug 15, 2016 |
The Definition. |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Nobody: 9:55am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Gkemz:I am guessing you mean those who run mad from 'cramming' too much! That is very different from reading to understand! Can you prove the above bolded please? |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Nobody: 9:58am On Aug 15, 2016 |
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Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Nobody: 10:02am On Aug 15, 2016 |
IntroVAT:That is why there is a saying that goes thus: ' If you want to hide something from a black man put it in a book'. Thank God I don't fall into such category ![]() |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by dj5naira(m): 10:04am On Aug 15, 2016 |
darkenedrebel: “And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” - Eccl 12:12 |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by UjSizzle(f): 10:37am On Aug 15, 2016 |
Nice that you recreated this thread. 2 Likes |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by manopaka(m): 12:02pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
There simply is no substitute to reading n studying, be it soft or hard copy materials.People of these days are mentally lazy.The advent of ICT while being positively harnessed by some ppl has nagative impact on others especially teeming youths. 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Blakenails(m): 1:45pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
Blah blah blah |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by Tunababa8v(m): 2:04pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
I love reading when it is from a mature mind but since l joined nairaland my english has been wack. I know that myself. My brain is one that registers what it sees and read but unfortunately most nairalanders type rotten english. I had to run to the webmaster section to fill my brain and mind with meaningful information instead of reading about snakes, linda ikeji and Igbos. Knowledge, is power. |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by 94ideas: 7:03pm On Aug 15, 2016 |
darkenedrebel: thank you 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by professore(m): 12:47am On Aug 16, 2016 |
Guy,your write up is great. 1 Like |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by mikolo80: 7:50am On Aug 16, 2016 |
darkenedrebel:bunkum Ppl read It's the authors that have provided very poor material, zero motivation for the ''readers '' 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Bibliophobia; The Moribund Art Of Reading by kingsleymiles(m): 7:21pm On Dec 05, 2016 |
thanks man, you've enlightened a brother... your articles brought my brain cells back ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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