^^ That went right over your head. Edit: JB, That was his name, saaxib. THE THING (from the Fantastic Four).

^^ Do you know what that creature is called in English? THE THING bal car ila muran hada....

^^ Don't distract me, damn you. He has a name in Somali. He's called 'bahalka'. But I was talking about something else altogether......

Must be the one below then. What would he be called in Somali?

^^ Serenity is so hot even if she posed wearing a burkah it will still be compromising, saaxib.

You can do anything you want. That's not the point. The point is that since that place is supposed to be a social networking medium, others will expect you to follow their example and broadcast anything and everything about yourself. It is similar to that ID card argument. The contention goes: if you don't have anything to hide, why are you opposed to it? As for limiting and monitoring what you put in there, why would you do that if everyone else is openly hanging their washing in public? You would not want to be the only house in the street with its curtains closed (my Dutch friends in here will know what I’m talking about). I don't want to go into a long lecture about personal freedom. It is silly to volunteer information about yourself that freely. ps North, yes I am paranoid. I don't need to get in touch with people via FB. Reminds me of the incident of a girl I once met. She was all excited and over friendly as she sat on my table in some University canteen and shouted: hi NGONGE, don't you remember me? Of course, I did not remember her and I said so. But she was still very forward and extra friendly as she spat out the names of my entire family (and some of yours, heh). I wanted rid of her so I told her: you must have not been that important! Like a typical Somali, she assumed I was flirting with her.

^^ Are you pining for Allah-U-Bahane?

You're voluntarily giving up information about yourself in such websites. Some people go as far as revealing everything and anything to do with their lives. It's as if Big Brother is here but he's a benevolent, caring being that we all love and would happily allow to monitor our lives! NEVER says I. ps Ask your family and friends to join SOL and then you can 'interact' with them through PMs.

I see NOTHING good about that wretched site. It's called a social website but I could never think of anything more anti-social than that miserable place. Deactivate your accounts forthwith, people. I remember a while back, someone posted a link to a Somali site on here where the infamous Andrew/Prince Kamal had put a collection of photos of Somali girls (in various poses and dress). There was uproar and people were talking about contacting his ISP provider and getting him banned! Yet, now, everyone is happy to setup a Face Book account and fill it with their most intimate photos and information! If you have good friends you should keep up with them via e-mail (or even snail mail). Those that you would call 'old' friends are people who fell by the wayside and you either can't be bothered to get in touch with in real life or don't want to. Let history be history and don't waste your time trying to keep up with a million and one people.

^^ Busy with work I bet. Anyway, I didn't understand your point. If the people want it (which we all know they do) and the government wants it, what exactly is your problem? You think it is a mistake? You think it will destroy Somaliland? What!

^^ This sounds like a farewell speech! Where are you off to, saaxib?

^^ Abdi Sheik-Abdi waa nin Somali (as MMA would probably say) African ha ku sheegin. You recommended a whole centre (and a closed one at that) not a book or author! Thanks anyway, very helpful really.

The people ARE their representatives, saaxib. They never have a say even when offered. They follow the sultan, caaqiil, oday, etc..

Heh. Nice article but I've read it before. The Author was probably a woman but NOT Somali! Heh.

Originally posted by Northerner: ^^If the opposition publicly oppose this move they risk losing votes from those residing in those areas in the forthcoming elections. Best thing they can do is delay it's ratification until after the elections and hope they win. So JB is right and it IS something that the people want?

^^ I am confused now! What's the point of having an opposition if they can't stand up to the government?

^^ Any recommendations? Jimcaale, Apparently, the film was intentionally done in black and white. It adds to the beauty of the thing if you ask me. North, You can watch it HERE

^^ I thought you had nothing to say on the issue? I didn't took it seriously anyway. Never restrict yourself my dear. Gediid & North, Why are you opposed to this when both the opposition parties seem to agree with the government here? There must be some method to this madnees surely!

Heh@CG. I just thought it was a new Tigger movie. I tried to avoid reading about these things just in case I find myself 'going'. The less I know about such films the better my chances of acting ignorant when the family talk to me about them. ps Anyone in here feeling broody at all? ANYONE?

I almost didn't click on this thread! Confusing title (untill you read the content). Anyway, Congrats lion. May she keep you up all night in her young age and you pay her back double in your old age.

Originally posted by Northerner: Movies are never as good as the books Never say never, saaxib. Check out Gregory Peck in To Kill A Mocking Bird. The movie, in my opinion, surpasses the book (and the book is a classic). Watch this performance

^^ I did. Up yours Here

I should be finished with most of them by the end of April (going on holiday). So you should expect to have them in May.

It's just that time of year when everyone is ready for spring. The hibernating animals start stirring from sleep, the dogs and cats get on heat and the birds build their nests. It's a time of anxiety and worry but nobody knows why they all feel agitated. Everything seems to get on one's nerves. You expect the sun to come out and want to discard the scarves, jackets and coats. But you can't just yet. So you bristle and teem with all sorts of unexplainable emotions. Then, out of the blue and through no fault of yours, someone picks on you, looks at you funny or irritates you! BANG! You let it all out and let them have both barrels. In a couple of week's time it will all calm down but expect another blow up between August and September.

^^ What's that in everyday Somali?