I have seen many people complain that the Twitter they joined and how they used to interact back in the days is completely different from the current pathetic state of affairs. Kenyans no longer have that sort of mature debate and discussion on Twitter where people are allowed to disagree to agree. To avoid being called names, and other twitter nonsense you need to avoid the following:
1. Politics and Specifically Raila
Regardless of what you think of him, mention his name and you are guaranteed to get all sort of response, ranging from the abuse, praise , disdain. There is no middle ground when comes to Raila in Kenya.. You want your online peace, avoid Kenyan politics and specifically Raila.
2. Sexual preference and Orientation.
Homo sexual, Straight, Bi Sexual or otherwise just keep your opinion to yourself.. The hottest topic ever. You join twitter as an individual, and if you are a celeb, then people troop to follow you, otherwise you have to work hard to gain following. With more followers you start to have the unwritten responsibility. It is a fact that you have no idea what your followers’ belief systems are . It is important to maintain who you are ,but better still to be sensitive to others’ beliefs, and what they are. May be you just need to avoid this ..
3. Religion
One question I have always asked, if there is one God for all of us, then where are these problems about the religion coming from. I have never understood those who fight defending God, I mean He is all powerful, then why would you need to fight for him to the extent of killing. He simply can do it himself. Yeah..those statements can land me in hot soup..So as usual, you just need to avoid religion topic unless you are sharing Bible or Quran motivational quotes
4. Personal Matters
I think nobody wants to hear your family problems, or horrible break-ups. Avoid discussing those personal issues. I mean when you start, you might get cheering squad but what they say behind your back thereafter is just not cool. May be the solution here is to keep it to yourself
5. Race
Ok..ok and Ok.. He is black, he is white, he is brown, does it really matter? The answer to that question is the reason why you should avoid the race topic..Scary
6. Your Opinion on KOT
Ok, Kenyans on Twitter are mmmmh lot but never say that mmmh (your opinion loud). Unfortunately you are also included there so be very careful. One thing I have realized can get you a lot of name callings is giving your personal opinion on what you think Kenyans on twitter should or should not do. You simply can’t win this one..keep off
7. Porn
Yeah yeah majority of the people reading this watch them…silent is gold when comes to this
8.Confidential Info.
If it is confidential it is Confidential..just don’t talk about it. Simple
Actually,you can talk about politics. Just not Raila. Let me do a number 6: KOT are an intolerant lot politically, religiously and when it comes to sexual orientation. And to think KOT are supposed to be some of the most educated, informed and global Kenyans….
But like the aim of most politicians is to stop him, and so separating Kenyan politics from him is becoming extremely difficult.
As for the number #6 ..I say mmmmmh
Yes you can avoid all those but you are allowed to discuss two things: Kenya Power and Football. It’s just in the blood to rant about the football exploits of our favourite teams and complain aloud of the ever dark services from Kenya Power.
Great suggestion… Kenya Power unite all Kenyans in misery while football is a great one to get on the skins of the rival supporters
If you are not comfortable with my beliefs or opinions, please unfollow. People get too touchy when it comes to Raila, NKT.
You need to add to your list: 9. Tribe and tribal jokes
Yes, ethnicity is a big problem ..and now we have the big useless Mzalendo Kibunja watching online..