tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post8736922526150404314..comments2023-12-06T19:01:10.313+00:00Comments on One Ghana, One Voice: Speaking in Tongues with Enyonam - Darko AntwiRob Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06507320627534702508noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-19795382296587806422010-12-23T21:16:49.497+00:002010-12-23T21:16:49.497+00:00Just as I'm about to thank Prince, who I forge...Just as I'm about to thank Prince, who I forgetfully left out, I saw Jabulani's praise. Thank you so much Prince and Jabulani, and all friends who may dive into the archive and comment someday in the future.Darko Antwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345172369072331718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-11218331805395507212010-12-23T20:48:28.355+00:002010-12-23T20:48:28.355+00:00i love this style man. out of simplicity comes gre...i love this style man. out of simplicity comes greatness.wonderful creation my brother. the way the two people in the poem are portrayed is just exceptional. i can see the two as i read and re-read this poem. thanks man for this style!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251598654922094586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-37368253534478944272010-12-23T17:50:55.585+00:002010-12-23T17:50:55.585+00:00Many many thanks to you Nana Fredua, Rob, Nana Agy...Many many thanks to you Nana Fredua, Rob, Nana Agyemang and Adjei for your inspiring comments. I'm so encouraged for the years ahead. <br />-----------------------------------<br /><br />When I read Rob's comments that came immediate to Nana's first comment, I thought the same as Rob; as to what he (Rob) means. <br /><br />As addressed by Rob, Nana you meant good: 'you only meant to rebut a particular argument before it was made'. And as an editor, he wants to state the position of the magazine, lest someone misunderstands you.<br /><br />Nana it's been more than 18 months since we talked. Will call you just in time to wish you a merry christmasDarko Antwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345172369072331718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-85730327317651404582010-12-20T04:10:12.112+00:002010-12-20T04:10:12.112+00:00A poet pouring out what happened behind the closet...A poet pouring out what happened behind the closet.I guess only few people will share such an intimate encounter.Thanks Darko for spicing up the show this great poem. I love the universality and truthfulness just as Nana pointed out.I will love more of such poetry stuff and will encourage Rob to publish more of such love verses as it comes out to spice up the show.Adjei Agyei-Baahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-26113700857746734792010-12-19T17:39:57.034+00:002010-12-19T17:39:57.034+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Darko Antwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345172369072331718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-74564168342834780812010-12-19T11:47:23.447+00:002010-12-19T11:47:23.447+00:00Nana A-O:
"But will a man divert a conversat...Nana A-O:<br /><br />"But will a man divert a conversation when a girls starts talking about men with broad hairy chest, that is really surprising."<br /><br />Ha! Depends on who the men are, doesn't it?Rob Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507320627534702508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-39084172697499820492010-12-19T11:44:02.851+00:002010-12-19T11:44:02.851+00:00My other main point (and this applies to a number ...My other main point (and this applies to a number of comments on the site of late, not just Nana F-A's) is that I think that most, if not all, of us, are feminists (people who believe in the equality of men and women). Because of this, I question when anyone describes "feminists" as a foreign entity that they are not a part of.<br /><br />Too often, I find people use the word "feminist" as a derogatory term meaning "people who I disagree with when it comes to gender issues". This would be like turning "Ghanaians" into a derogatory term meaning "Ghanaians who I disagree with politically". It would be ridiculous.<br /><br />When someone says "feminists say X" or "feminists do Y", as though feminists are an "other", they are inherently suggesting that they don't believe in the equality of the sexes. I don't think that's what most people mean to communicate, is it?Rob Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507320627534702508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-76094749656453868362010-12-19T11:38:15.554+00:002010-12-19T11:38:15.554+00:00Nana F-A,
To be clear, I know that you didn't...Nana F-A,<br /><br />To be clear, I know that you didn't intend to silence feminists with your original comment, you only meant to rebut a particular argument before it was made.<br /><br />I only wished to be cautious, and make the comment I made, in case readers interpreted your comment to be silencing them - the last thing I (and, I suspect, you) want is for someone to hold back on commenting under the fear that their comment isn't wanted or encouraged.<br /><br />In other words, you were less misinterpreted than you thought - and I certainly hope that your concerns over misinterpretation don't hold you back from commenting in the future! It's important that everyone lends their voice and perspective - and your comments have always been thoughtful and productive additions to the site.<br /><br />So please, keep the comments coming, Nana!Rob Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507320627534702508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-43247991644469776032010-12-19T06:04:23.733+00:002010-12-19T06:04:23.733+00:00I guess I am hardly understood for most of my comm...I guess I am hardly understood for most of my comments I make here. If I say 'Let not the feminist ....' I am not by this saying that they should 'say whatever they want on this site ...'<br /><br />I am tempted to believe that the nuance of the language I speak when translated into English is the cause. However, I would leave it as it stands and thanks for the correction. Perhaps the less I comment the less the problem would occur. <br /><br />Thanks again!ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-20074973021238031052010-12-19T05:56:05.464+00:002010-12-19T05:56:05.464+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-30382283266261854192010-12-18T08:05:02.946+00:002010-12-18T08:05:02.946+00:00The originality of the work is important than what...The originality of the work is important than what a feminist may want to say. it is lovely to imagine such a sight when you read such tale. Though might not be real, yet the writer puts the reader into a space to fully imagine. <br />But will a man divert a conversation when a girls starts talking about men with broad hairy chest, that is really surprising.Nana Agyemang Ofosuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806265147084205458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-18516153409194512502010-12-18T04:09:54.235+00:002010-12-18T04:09:54.235+00:00A classic has been created! I have digest more bef...A classic has been created! I have digest more before I comment. This is a superb poem.Prince Mensahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-10177621910167440542010-12-18T01:22:51.433+00:002010-12-18T01:22:51.433+00:00For the record, OGOV's position is that femini...For the record, OGOV's position is that feminists can say whatever they want on this site, and are encouraged to do so (just like everyone else!). <br /><br />And considering that a "feminist" is one who believe in the equality of the sexes, I hope it's the case that most, if not all, readers and commenters on OGOV are, in fact, feminists.Rob Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507320627534702508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7555516329392912719.post-66729083595691949952010-12-18T00:35:47.239+00:002010-12-18T00:35:47.239+00:00The beauty of this piece lies in its universality ...The beauty of this piece lies in its universality and truthfulness so that even if it weren't a true story the author is narrating one is bound to have experienced, been told or seen it in movies. The general trend of the conversation, not taking any logical path but yet still coordinated in a way to direct one's mind onto events that were to happen. For instance, as the girl talked about what she loves - and here let not the feminists jumped in to say that jewels and housewifery and childbirth degrades the woman - the man also talked about what things that men usually talk about. It could also be seen that perhaps the persona was afraid of towing the path the lady was towing and would always deviate in order to be sure of the way.<br /><br />Nice piece of writing.ImageNationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021414643103601330noreply@blogger.com