Some month ago, some Ghanaians were shocked to hear whatsapp to be banned forever in Ghana.
Some of us knew it was clearly hoax. Some also were thinking about how their last days on whatsapp would go.
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" Latest information reaching us indicates that the co founder of the largest Social Media who is also the owner of Whatsapp, Mark Zuckerberg has accepted to ban Ghanaians from using Whatsapp this 1st April as a result of some situations He finds inappropriate.This move came as a result of some research done on all the whatsapp databases across the world.
The decision to ban Ghana according to the Social Media Ruler is as follows:
- Ghanaians post a lot of “Pasco” which has caused a virus to attack the whatsapp system.
- Ghanaians chat a lot and do not even sleep at night.
- Ghanaian Males have broken the world record of using Whatsapp to propose to more than 50,000 women.
- Ghana leading with more pornographic pictures shared online.
- Too much editing on their D.p’s.
This means that on 1st April, Ghanaians will no longer have acess to Whatsapp. So, at the moment, we advised all Ghanaians to chat “last hour” because they are going to miss whatsapp forever. "
You’re not a media outlet neither is everyone interesting in all you see. Before I forward a message I often ask myself, “Will you be happy if you’re sent this message?” If not, I abort but if yes I send the message to the interested parties.
WhatsApp messenger is undoubtedly the new black. The Instant Messaging application with multimedia, contact and location sharing features gives its users a real time feel as though the receiver is an inch away.
Religious sects discriminate information via it, students discuss topics of interest in groups, and virtual meetings seem to be catching up fast. Connecting people over long distances without having to pay foreign call tariff.
We segregate the idea of a communication portal from the face-to-face interaction but it’s the same thing. We forget that just like the usual face-to-face communication this platform should have certain dos and don’ts. Gossiping over lunch or on WhatsApp is the same thing.
If these are adhered to you will have less chances of being blocked or ignored by others.
Overusing the emoji
Smiley, emoticon, emoji or whatever you may call it, are those cute looking facial expression and everyday items /symbols added as a keyboard on your WhatsApp keyboard interface. These help express emotions and gives a more physical feel to conversations. Emoji’s send a message to the receiver about your mood and gives them a clearer picture of what you are referring to –like using a crying face when you’re talking about a fun activity you had some days before.
It is fun to use the right emoticons. It gives the feeling that the person is actually paying attention to the conversation.
Not being clear in words and approach
Beating about the bush and long pleasantries is as annoying on WhatsApp as it is in person. Starting random conversations with no purpose is very awkward. Our relationships with others differ, how you talk to a close friend is different form how you will speak to an acquaintance or a boss. Using jargons, Pidgin, or contracted forms of spelling should be avoided. This helps a lot in checking spelling and how to speak properly with people. Not communicating well in writing is very dangerous because words carry their own emotions and meaning when combined together.
Being part of a rumor chain
“Breaking news X”, “Company Y has done this’ or even “WhatsApp has brought A or B”, these are often hoax. How do you feel about someone who is always spreading rumors? Pissed? Same here. Don’t be that person please!
Be authentic, and forward the right messages to the right people. It positions you as the one who gives reliable information, but this doesn’t mean you should send it all. This leads to the next sin
Forwarding all messages
You’re not a media outlet neither is everyone interesting in all you see. Before I forward a message I often ask myself, “Will you be happy if you’re sent this message?” If not, I abort but if yes I send the message to the interested parties.
I bet you don’t want to be the one always sending irrelevant messages.
Not waiting for a reply before sending another message
It is thirst if you do this, seriously. Wait for a reply before sending again, give the receiver room to digest the message and send a reply. It speaks of your patience, esteem and worth.
If it needs an urgent reply, do well to inform the recipient in the initial message. Send messages on time.
Adding people to groups without their consent
Why should this be a problem? But it is, sadly. It is so annoying to be added to a group you have no idea about. You see, doing this shows thirst and attention seeking. You don’t want to be that person whom everyone complains about because of the random groups you create.
Joining each group that you are welcomed to
Never join a group if it has no primary importance to you. Remember also that you don’t have to be everywhere, scarcity is good. Silence is golden!
Using display pictures without prior consent
Display picture theft is as serious as identity theft. Get your own identity stop being the copycat. If you still want to use another’s picture seek prior consent and don’t use it if rejected. You can take random pictures of things around and use if you’re camera shy.
Messaging At Unearthly Hours
What I call Free-night-texting freaks some people out. It is like knocking someone’s door at night. Send the messages at convenient periods.
Sending one word answers
What’s more annoying than sending an entire paragraph and getting “OK” for an answer? Really? Don’t be that person. Take time to read through your chats and give them the needed attention they deserve.
Broadcasting irrelevant content to people
Broadcast was created to literally broadcast, knowing your audience is important. Who to send what to is imperative in getting engagement and not spamming recipients
Leaving notification sounds on in public
No one needs to hear your notification tone! If your phone’s vibration mode is loud just mute the entire thingy and just check the device at regular intervals. Let others be comfortable.
Blocking for trivial reasons
Especially with females, they block like something. Try ignoring random/ annoying users for a reasonable period, but if it persists feel free to block. Keep in mind that you may never know when you may need the person.
Sharing private information
There is a server that stores all you send via the messenger, even though you may delete the conversation. You also cannot confirm the credibility of every user or whoever may set eyes on your messages. Nudes, credentials, house address, current locations, and all in between should be shared when extremely necessary. Calling the receiver to deliver such information is the best.
Not deactivating your account if you’re not using it
There’s nothing more annoying than sending messages to someone who doesn’t use their account anymore. It’s like talking to space.
Staying Silent
Either you are in or out!
Unnessary Use of Some Famous terms
Some chatting terms have been fond be to be used mercifully nowadays. These include "Pasco" meaning seen before , " LOL" ,"OK" ,"K"-very annoying and others.
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Whatsapp has become much more than a messaging app. Among its many accolades, it has also turned out to be something of a joke portal. Some funny messages and pictures find their way to Whatsapp from God knows where, and within minutes they go viral. Dare post a joke you saw an hour ago to a group, and you can be sure someone will cry ‘Pasquo!’
Over the course of last year some particular pictures popped into the Whatsappverse (Whatsapposphere?) and made us laugh and laugh some more. Here we take a trip down memory lane as we look at 31 of the best, funniest and most ludicrous.
1. This guy has absolute faith in his Economics teacher.
2. He should be glad his first name is not Sonic.
3. Before it left waters, this trotro was a boat.
4. Some phones need accessories. Others need isosseles. Others equilateral.
5. I’m more concerned about the paternity of the baby than the spelling mistake.
6. An example of how teachers don’t encourage creativity and ingenuity
7. I can’t even.
8. Brief and concise
9. Gives new meaning to ‘The word of God is like a double-edged sword.’
10. ‘Peter, Peter, send the bottle back.’ It’s an old joke.
11. Newsflash: You die either way
12. Dream wedding. Let no one ever say Ghanaians are not resourceful
13. In their defence, they’ve lived a very hard life
14. Boys abre
15. Another example of unrewarded creativity
16. The judgement day that had everyone running scared.
17. One of many memes inspired by the beloved and elderly goalkeeper
18. Clearly he was born to be an artist, not a mathematician
19. The Hip Slip: Girls abre!Girls abre hip slip
20. Real life Dumsor
21. The animal is a professional
22. The sad occasion didn’t discourage the usual suspects. RIP Paul.
23. That got the point across
24. *Still in that moment of silence*
25. Google has something to say about every situation
26. Fortunately/unfortunately she is currently teaching SHS English in a village somewhere
27. The most powerful woman in the world
28. Women never lose sight of the important facts
29. Modern Warfare: Prayer Camp. We do not wrestle against flesh and blood. You be there and joke.
30. Out of the mouths of babes
31. And my all-time favourite…
That girl means business.
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