What you are about to read is quite long…and chilling! I
wasn’t going to share this info in public but after I showed it to some family members
and a few friends who came to the house this morning, everyone agreed that I
need to share this, that you all need to read this. You see, what happened with
my blog wasn’t about beef. It wasn’t because I showed off my new SUV. It wasn’t
about plagiarism, or copyright infringement. It was something deeper, very
personal and maybe even more dangerous. Some would call it obsession. Please continue...
To understand this I am going to start from the beginning
but before that I want to talk about plagiarism. My understanding of plagiarism
is when you take someone’s work and republish it verbatim as your own work. I
don’t do that. But if I have ever done that in the past then I apologize. It was
an oversight. I do get a lot of original content, way more than any other
blogger in this country. Some of the biggest news stories in this country in
recent times was broken by LIB. From Goldie’s death (God rest her soul) Aluu4,
ABSU rape, P-Square saga, Solomon Akiyesi and plenty more. And when I take news from other sources, I
always credit them. When I don’t give credit is when the news is everywhere so
I write it in my own words and make it mine. I don’t believe that is a crime. I
admit that I have used photos without giving credit. I apologize. That will
never happen again. You learn every day. And I have learnt from this.
Now about Mr Aye Dee. Let me start from the very beginning
so you guys understand what really happened. Like I said earlier, this was not
about copyright or plagiarism. It was personal. Very personal. In 2009 or
2010…(not sure) a guy named Alex who used to run 1976AD blog contacted me. He
said he was impressed with my work and wanted to encourage me to never relent.
Alex Info 1976AD (how I knew him back then) and I became very good friends
online. In fact he was my confidant. Every time I had questions or challenges,
I would reach out to him.
By 2011, Alex 1976AD and I became quite close…online.
We even exchanged numbers and spoke a few times. He always reminded me how
proud of me he was. He told me I would one day become a phenomenon. I wasn’t
number one at the time but he told me that I would one day be the biggest news site
in Nigeria…that he believed in me that much. He was my friend, my supporter; he
sent me news to post on my blog. He wanted me to succeed. He told me things to
do to get more readers. He knew a lot about the internet and how it works so I
always went to him for advice. He was my anchor.
In 2011, Alex 1976AD made me his blog’s Person of the Year 2011. I shared that post excitedly on my blog. He said I was the most deserving Nigerian for the award that year…and he wrote the most beautiful article about me. He was so proud of me…and never hesitated to tell me. I was grateful. I was happy to have him as a friend...even though we'd never met.
In 2011, Alex 1976AD made me his blog’s Person of the Year 2011. I shared that post excitedly on my blog. He said I was the most deserving Nigerian for the award that year…and he wrote the most beautiful article about me. He was so proud of me…and never hesitated to tell me. I was grateful. I was happy to have him as a friend...even though we'd never met.
Then we stopped talking. I sincerely can’t remember when
exactly. I know that Alex 1976AD tried to reach out to me mid last year…but I
can’t remember if I responded. If I didn’t, it was an oversight. I’m really bad
at replying mails because I get so many and I’m always busy blogging…but
anyway.
On Wednesday around 2.07pm…my long lost friend Alex Info 1976AD contacted me via gmail chat. I was so happy when I saw his name pop up. I was like yay…Alex 1976AD! He would know what I should do in this situation. I thought he was reaching to me after all this while because he’d seen all the craziness going on and wanted to lend support…but what he said to me next shocked me to my bone marrow. He said ‘I hope u’re sitting down’. Thankfully I was because I would have literally fallen if I hadn’t been sitting.
On Wednesday around 2.07pm…my long lost friend Alex Info 1976AD contacted me via gmail chat. I was so happy when I saw his name pop up. I was like yay…Alex 1976AD! He would know what I should do in this situation. I thought he was reaching to me after all this while because he’d seen all the craziness going on and wanted to lend support…but what he said to me next shocked me to my bone marrow. He said ‘I hope u’re sitting down’. Thankfully I was because I would have literally fallen if I hadn’t been sitting.
You see, my good friend and biggest supporter Alex 1976AD
told me he was Mr Aye Dee. The same guy who started this. The guy that got
Google to shut down my blog. It wasn’t about plagiarism or copyright
infringement…it was about a scorned former friend. It was about love turning to
hate because he felt I’d abandoned him after I became big. Please patiently read our chat below…
The last time he tried to contact me was on July 12th 2013...before reaching out again on Wednesday
I will copy and paste the convo from here on because it's quite long. Linda Ikeji is – me: Alex Info 1976AD/Mr Aye Dee is – info
me: are u for real or ur just messing with me???
me: u are aye dee?
me: the person I thought respected
me the most?
info: I do
me: u gave me woman of the
year
info: Yes
me: are u for real?
info: that is why I was
confused when I sent messages and you ignored all of them
info: I was like what have I done to
this woman
info: I have helped all I can
info: and now she is doing like I am
a non-existing entity because of a simple request
me: are u for real
though???
info: 100%
me: my heart is beating
so fast
me: it can't be u
info: As mine has been
for over a week
info: when I spoke to Ohimai, I even
told him
info: that I know her we've worked
together but she's ignoring me
me: ignore u?
info: I really thought
success had gone to your head
info: Yes
info: I sent you email
info: sent tweets
info: all ignored
me: i never got any
emails my goodness
info: sigh
me: why didn't u try to
chat with me?
me: i get hundreds of mails every day
info: I wish I could
tell you why, but it didn't cross my mind till just now
me: i don't read half of
them
info: that maybe I need
to go back to the account we've always used
me: i see alot in spam
and junk
info: That's where mine
probably is
info:
Funny thing is I realized I should use this account when someone I work with
who knows how you and I have worked together said
me: i'm in shock
info: I know you and
Linda manufactured this beef to make her more popular, cause there is no way
you would ever do anything against her willingly
me: i don't do much
gmail chatting
me: but immediately i saw ur address
i was like yay! my old friend
info: lol
me: tot u were reaching
out to me bcos of whats happening
info: I am
info: because it makes no sense
info: I don't want to destroy
something I loved helping you build
info: Someone I've prayed for
info: and someone I still believe is
going to be an icon for decades to come
me: my goodness
info: It's ok
info: No harm meant
info: All can be cleaned up
info: and have you emerge stronger
me: wow
me: so why did you decide to reach
out?
info: Because I figured out
info: after I read the post from
yesterday and this morning
info: there IS NO WAY this woman can
write this if she knows its me
info: So had to go into this account
and chat with you
info: and if you still didn't
respond then I would know
info: Cause I saw my number there
but the name of one of my partners
me: wow
info: I figured she must
have forgotten that she's called me on this #
info: Yes o.
info: The whole thing has been very
traumatic to say the least
info: not what was said, but whom it
was said by
info: I've never publicly stated
anything we've done together
info: because I didn't want it to
seem like I'm guilt tripping you
info: but you can imagine what it
felt like
info: especially when to add insult
to injury, you unfriended and blocked me lol
info: I was like Dereisagodo
me: i didn't know who u
were
me: u know what?
info: what?
me: Recently I wondered what u
think of me...wondered if u were still following my progress because u used to
reach out a lot to me back then
info: I used to but you
stopped responding
me: what u tot of how
much I'd progressed
me: i just wondered
info: I am VERY proud of
you
me: wow!
info: Everything I told
you will happen is happening
info: and it's about to get better
me: wow
me: i can't believe this
me: from love to hate?
info: Hate ke?
info: Never that
info: Can't happen
info: it's like hating one's own
blood
info: all the stuff we've done
together
info: not possible
info: If nothing else
info: this has brought out your
enemies
info: I know them
me: but u are number one
lol
me: i can't believe this
me: u started it
info: After I thought
you ignored and ignored and ignored
me: i didn’t
info: I believe you
me: u gave me woman of
the year
me: no one else has ever done that
me: why would i ignore u?
info: fame makes people
do crazy things
me: i'm not one of those
my goodness
info: I know you're not
me: i haven't changed
info: i believed in my
heart you're not
me: I’m same girl just
richer lol
me: wow
info: Yay
me: i swear i can't
believe this
info: You don't know how happy
I am to hear this
info: A little part of me died when
all this happened
info: I've truly never felt this
level of betrayal
info: or (Perceived) betrayal
info: I was like how can Linda do
this to me? A person who saw her future and committed to helping her attain it
out of sheer belief in her, how can she turn me into god knows what
me: i wasn't even following u on twitter. i didn't see ur tweets.
someone who helps me source for news might have taken the stuff from u
info: Same here, someone informed me
and my partners
info: and they ran with it
info: as you know, I used to provide
you with stuff
info: so you know personally I don't
care
me: it was only when the
rants started that i took note of the name mr aye dee
info: lol
me: I am shocked
info: I have never been so wrong
about someone
info: I am truly sorry
info: I should have tried to reach
out through third parties or through this
info: I messed up. All my fault
info: I hope you forgive me
me: so u thought i knew
u were aye dee for real?
info: Of course
info: I've been following you since
I opened my twitter account
info: then when we set up your
blog-twitter I think I mentioned it
me: but I wasn't
following u and i never tweeted at u
me: because i didnt know it was u
info: so I thought you
knew but again, since last year when you became unreachable, I stopped trying,
figuring you have grown the proverbial set of wings
me: i know u as
info1976ad
me: no other name
info: Yes, realized that
this morning
me: wow
info: Yes
info: Wow is correct
info: You know part of me never
believed you could be the way it appeared you were
info: it just seemed crazy
me: u should have tried
to reach out to me
me: through here
info: I did. email and
twitter
info: I know
info: Entirely my fault
me: i always wondered
what happened to u
info: Last time we
communicated
info: I think you were supposed to
get in touch when you were in NYC
then you came, went, didn't hear
from you
me: u were such a strong
support system for me
info: reached out a few
more times via this acct
info: No answer
info: Of course, always and anytime.
You know I will always guide you right and assist in any way I can
info: I'm sure you've never doubted
that
info:
so
me: so...
me: what do u want now?
info: Your continued
success
info: Now that I've reached out and
know this is a big misunderstanding
info: tell me what you want from me
and I'll do it
info: no questions asked
me: i'm confused
info: let me try and
un-confuse you
me: ok
info: go on, ask away
me: i don't know what to
ask again
me: im still in shock i swear
info: That's why I asked
you to sit down
info: I knew I had to
when you responded
info: I was like oh crap, she really didn't know
info: What would you like me to do?
me: there’s nothing to
be done
me: I’m happy u reached out
info: There's always
something
info: PR crisis managers handle
stuff like this daily
me: i will definitely
unblock u now and follow u
me: lol
info: Hahaha
info: how about we do this
me: but don't worry
everything will die down
info: we simultaneously
post something
me: what?
info: I can handle the
heat
info: Rest assured. You're the one
I'm worried about
info: I post: @LindaIkeji and I had a huge misunderstanding as a result
of miscommunication. It is over now, and our relationship is back to one of
mutual respect and admiration.
info: actually for 160 characters:
@LindaIkeji & I had an avoidable misunderstanding, it's now been resolved ,
& our relationship is back to 1 of mutual respect & admiration.
info: And we never speak of this
again 
info: the new story will be how did
they do it
info: and what happened
info: but we can keep them guessing
forever
me: wow
info: Crisis management
101
info: If we are united
info: what/whom is going to get
between us? Our relationship predates "THE" Linda Ikeji afterall
me: what's ur real name?
info: whichever tweets
of mine that you want me to yank, I shall
info: What do you think, do you even
remember?
Info: Mukhtar Alexander Dan'Iyan
info: MrAyeDee
me: oh dear Lord
me: i can't believe this
info: Once done, let's
face those who are blackmailing you. We'll have none of that
info: Yes, neither can I. Save the
story for your memoirs
info: which you know you are going
to HAVE to write one day
info: you are an inspiration to many
me: so the reports to
google will stop?
info: I'll ask my guys.
They put requests in for my tweets that they say you took
info: At this end. Those who have
been aggreived by you, I shall talk down. You might have to take some of their
stuff down though
info: But if you want, I'll walk you
through overcoming copyright challenges
info: I want you to be bulletproof
for the next part of your journey
info: that of being an international
conglomerate, Nigeria's first bonafide Multi Million $ web property
me: after everything that
happened now i'm wondering if i can trust u
info: Have I ever given
you cause NOT to?
info: I believe in you
info: nothing can change that
me: u turned many people
against me...in the last few days
me: so yes
info: Those who turned
we can get back if need be. You will emerge stronger from this if you want, and
I'll do all I can to assist you in this endeavor
info: I am emotionally vested in
your success, I've been involved in your growth, nothing can change that
info:
I've laid down all my weapons lol
info: Neutralized
me: ok so
info: so?
me: dont even know what
to write again
me: lol
info: Hahahaha
info: what would you like the
outcome of this discussion to be?
me: thank God i was
sitting when u started chatting
info: Hahahahaha
info: smart move
me: my goodness
yesterday u were asking pple to submit their names for a lawsuit and today i
find out its u?
info: A day is a long
time in politics
info: I have partners
info: some of them are all business
info: Me, not so much when it comes
to people I care about
info: if in this convo you had shown
yourself to be incorrigible
info: then different story
info: but obviously this has been a
huge huge misunderstanding
me: so what do u suggest?
info: the above tweet
simultaneously
info: and if you want, let me help
you strategize on making the brand bullet proof
me: u want me to tweet
too?
info: Has to be from
both. And then we place a gag order on ourselves
info: if there are tweets you want
me to remove
info: I shall
info: just point them out
info: This way all the
haters/non haters/amebos/jjcs who want us to destroy each other will have no
gasoline to pour on any fire
me: nah don't worry
about the tweets
me: its ok
info: No. I have to
info: don't want to be an expressway
to anything damaging to you
info: Linda that I know and Linda
that I felt was aloof and inaccessible are two different people
me:
i swear i wasn't bothered about what was being said...was just afraid of the
blog being taken down cos i'm not so keen on getting a website
info: Of course
info: you know the LindaIkeji.net
has been yours from day 1 right
me: didn't know that
info: Lol did you forget?
me: so what do u want me
to tweet?
info: @LindaIkeji &
I had an avoidable misunderstanding, it's now been resolved , & our
relationship is back to 1 of mutual respect & admiration.
info: let me know when, so we can
hit send simultaneously
info: of course let me know so I can
refollow you
me: we will tweet same
thing?
info: yes
info: and never speak on it again
info: I've seen enough pr done
info: to know this is the stuff that
works
me: to be sincere i
don't want to tweet anything. I never tweeted when everyone was talking...and i
don't want to now
info: Yes
info: but to bury it
info: only way
info: after that return to silence
me: but i can
acknowledge ur tweet
info: I shall in regards
to this issue
info: yes
info: but if we want people to move
on
me: u started it.
info: that's the best
way
me: u end it
info: I agree
info: I shall
info: but you are tweeting
me: i will acknowledge
ur tweet
info: so they know
you've moved on too
me: i will write
something
me: but not same thing as urs
info: okay, but key is
to do it in real time. and not to comment again on the issue
me: ive never commented
on it on twitter
info: If we want this
issue closed
info: yes I know
me: just the blog
info: but rest assured
info: eyes of nigeria are on me and
you
info: some want us to kill ourselves
sef
info: some want me to destroy you
info: literally
info: people are wicked
info: some of them are people you'd
think are your friends
info:
Let me know when to re-follow and send
info: Speaking of losing your site,
have you backed everything up?
me: not yet
info: What are you
waiting for?
info: You're an enterprise
info: Can you hire a writer?
info: If you do s/he needs a
crash course on summarizing news
info: or items that do not look like
the original source
me: i write alone
me: but will employ people soon
info: Hire someone
info: waste of your energy
info: you are a good business woman
info: not a darn writer
info: just my observation
info: am I still allowed to speak
freely
me: lol
me: whatever
info: What?
info: lol
info: can you get someone?
me: will do
info: Also
info: You need to place rotators (or
whatever they are called) to rotate ads in and out. Right now your site is
slower than 95% of the entire internet.
Info: Sooner rather than later that
will start to take a toll
me: what's rotators?
info: An example:- http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/08/blog-ad-rotator-with-html-and-javascript.html
info: everytime a page is refreshed
a new ad appears in the placeholder
info: this makes your site super
fast
info: assuming you use the right one
info: If you're using blogger what
you do is:
info: Go to your blog layout screen.
info: 2. On whichever sidebar you
would like your ads to show, click on "Add a Gadget" and select the
HTML/JavaScript" gadget.
info: 3. Decide how you would like
for your ads to display (either one after another or two side by side). You can
see on the side of mine that they are just one after another. This code
is for one ad after the other, so if you want to display two columns of ads,
make sure that your sidebar is wide enough for two ads plus a little extra room
for the small space in between the ads. If you want them to display one after
the other, then your sidebar just needs to be a little wider than one ad.
info: can walk you through if need
be
me: my blog has been removed
info: when
me: just now
info: don’t panic
info: don’t hyperventilate either
info: we’ll get through this
info: if you want me to help you
that is
info: Ok, you there?
info: Ready?
me: yep
info: Ok domain
info: first things first
info: put out a tweet that you'll be
back up within the hour though i a limited capacity
info: choose what domain you want to
go with and let's point it to self hosted wordpress
info: blogger is proprietary
info: though any host can yank you,
your domain self hosted takes a bit more time, gives a bit more wiggle room
info: You there?
me: yep
info: Nervous?
info: Don't be
info: Ok so first decision
info: Tweet put out?
info: You need to define the story
before blogosphere does
info: Tweet should say: The Linda
Ikeji Blog shall be back shortly, thank you for your patience and understanding
info: Let me know when done
me: done
info: Super
info: next decision
info: what url?
me: every name i want
has been taken
info: Which names do you want?
Info: You're about to be bombarded
by your advertisers. I want to avoid that
continuity is key
me: lindaikeji.com, lindaikejiblog.com
info: Squatters
info: you'll pay a ton and won't
happen immediately
info: next
info: We have to move fast
info: You there?
me: yep
info: Ok can you focus
for the next 1 hour?
info: I know it's difficult, but I
need you to
info: Meanwhile I'll begin
backing up your blog
info: from this end
info: t3 line
info: shall probably be able to
salvage something
info: and you can repopulate with
that later on
me: ok
info: ok to which one?
me: so u asked
google to take my blog down?
info: Yes
info: I did
info: Hate me later
me: and they did without
even talking to me?
info: Linda let's focus
on the present and the future. Once you're up and running we can dissect the
past
info: You there?
info: I promise you, you are coming
back stronger than ever
info: Best believe it, good or bad, I've
never spoken anything into your life that hasn't come to pass.
Info: and I'm telling you now, your best is yet to come. What you made
in a year, you'll be making in a day
Info: You will be a global media player
Info: Companies will offer to buy your brand for billions of US$, and
you'll turn them down because you know better offers shall come
Info: the things I told you about in 2010, did they not start taking
place?
me: and then u tried to
destroy it. I wish u had reached out to me earlier
info: I swear I tried
info: But remember this
me: I feel like i truly
lost a friend
info: hard as it may be
to believe
me: i used to look
forward to talking with u
info: and now I am back
me: i felt u had my back
info: not going anywhere
except you say you are tired of me
info: I do
me: i could always run
to u
info: You still can
info: I am back, I promise you I am
info: I said this before, I'll
say it again. I am still your #1 supporter
#1 fan and totally committed to your
success
info: you there?
Yeah, well…that’s the shocking real
story. I thought I was dealing with Emmanuel Efremov...didn't know it was someone from my past. Mr dear friend Alex 1976AD aka Mr Aye Dee wanted to be back in my life and
he felt the best way to get my attention again was to shut down a blog I’ve
slaved for almost eight years. And because he knew what to do and had the
resources, he succeeded.
Below are his tweets last night
after our chat…his tone completely changed.
I appreciate this. This is someone I
used to love. Will always respect. I have absolutely nothing against him. At
the end of the day he’s not an enemy…God used him to open my eyes. I’ll always
be grateful.
I will like to say a big thank you
to everyone who reached out, people who have shown concern, but most especially
LIB readers. Your love and support has been overwhelming. Rest assured, I will
never stop blogging. As long as I have breath in me…I will always be a blogger.
I hope you guys have learnt something
from this story.
God bless you and yours and long
live LIB.
2,144 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 601 – 800 of 2144 Newer› Newest»Omg!!! This sent chills down my spine, truly... Linda am sure by now u have added to ur knowledge with this revelation, so have I also, I just applied this to my everyday activities as I was reading it. Thank God I actually laid down before reading this too, am having a tight stomach right now and u know what that means
I don't think you needed to publish the whole chat honestly. If you are willing to forgive him and let by-gones be by-gones. People think differently sha. But hey! It's your life. You can write the whole of it on your blog.
Please delete this. not a smart move
oh glory to God she's back*rejoicing*
Good u're back...but. I feel u would have kept ds conversation btw u guys...
am so happy u have restore it back
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from nwa nkwerre
am so happy u have restore it back
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from nwa nkwerre
Wooow, I am really surprised.... Its just wow, you know. I guessed he got angry, when he thot you ignored him.... Wooow, that dude loves you or something... Sorry about everything, you truly are going to bounce back, he just gave u a platform to bounde back nothing else... He never turned people against you... Always a LIBer, even though i rarely comment. Welcome back Linda, kindly forgive him, its not worth it. But know who you trust now...
am so happy u have restore it back
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Oh linda, so good to have you back. Everyone at the office yesterday kept asking when I became a LIB ambassador while I was really praising ur blog. You just have to be careful with people because people don't want to see others succeed. God got ya back girl, so rock on. God bless you. Chy
All I could say was.... Eyahhhhhhhhhh
I miss you linda.. When i saw ur blog was deleted i was like.. Huh.... And now you back and i no you will be bigger and better... Love LIB... Thank God u back.. TGIF
Seriously you still goofed this time. This appears to be a personal conversation. You should have just learnt from this and moved on. Not making it public. Wrong advise
This guy is either a marketing genius or a really evil person. I think I will say he's both, why? He got people talking about Linda, probably breathed new life into her blog, and now we know who he is.His name will forever be associated with Linda Ikeji.....GENIUS!!!....I need to hire this dude.
SIDE NOTE: Linda, he didn't do it for you oo, he did it for HIM.
Welcome back!
msuuuwwwwwwwwwwww
At last we know linda's BF. Fine boy, na him u dey travel go see abi?
He's not ur enemy, but ur ladder to d greatest achievement. #Marryhim#
Ok, that's nice.
msuuuwwwwwwwwwwww
Try to let this be the post on this guy, just move on and forget him before he drags u down, or rather, just make a close online friend. He is also determined to help you.You can turn him to an asset but it will be a wrong move to continue fighting him
Linda it's high time u opened ur own website so u can hv full ownership... welcome bk dear... misd u lyk kilode...
Oh wow!!! Am happy you are back stronger, much love and respect.
Linda, I believe you and AyeDee can be better together. Matters of the heart are unpredictable most times. Get together with him. The possibility might be endless. I no say make you marry am o! Na just business make una discuss
Linda, i am so happy your blog is back. was really worried about you but Thank God sha. but pls do not make the same mistakes twice. you are in the big leagues now and u need to act like it. first u need to delete this blog[google has done it before, they can do it again]get a functional website, ur readers would follow you to wherever u decide to relocate too. Hire people, Lawyers, content writers etc. u cant do evrything on your own and you shldnt become complacent. we love you and i am so happy you r back but learn from this pls, i beleive you r educated. a word is enough for the wise
Sincerely speaking linda Ikeji, if the story you posted are true, then from the post, you have done bad thing by ignoring Mr Aye Dee after you became famous, somebody that has assisted you to this level. meanwhile, you definitely need to bring down your ego and learn the real blogging and copyrighting, as well as employing professionals to work for you. Also, you shouldn't have publicize the conversation between you, is not professional. you still don't understand how content and issues relating to blog are handled! Remember, a river that forget his source shall surely dry. Think,act and pray! Good luck
Oh Wow....I think he is in love with you. I have seen people go from hate to love like this in real life and in mills&boon novels. Lol
That's life...let's learn from people's experience😷
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay I knew it that u will surely come back shame to ladunlaidi that bitch.... Long live LIB.one love
Eyaaaah
I feel so sorry for him.
He was really obsessed and felt betrayed; love not returned.
Some serial killers have this trait. They could go as far as kidnapping their victim and confessing to how much they have loved them for years and then setting their victim free, then get arrested and hoping that their victim would love them and fight for their release, then maybe a relationship more deeper could start.
This is really touching on the guy's part. I feel for him, personally. His case of obsession is not a strange one at all. But if you ignore him again, he may regret ever reaching out to you on this issue. Take note!
But the news of the blog take down made LIB more popular, so it wasn't so bad afterall.
A lot of haters from different quarters have been claiming victory. Now they will all bury their head in shame. Someone said it was because LIB was speaking against a man of God (TB joshua). Others said a lot of ridiculous things. In a world where almost everyone is religious, the hate is still in large quantity.
Nice one
Pls #bringbackouramebogists
WOW!!!! Ive learnt so much from this. Now im wiser. People you love the most are the ones who hurt you. Well he might be telling the truth. God knows but you just have to thread carefully. I wish you the best Linda
Welcome back. Whatever d problem, focus on ur work now. Ur blog is d most visited site. When other bloggers get 10-20 comments in their post, urs welcomes like more than 200-300 comments on average. I have seen one of ur post that attracted more than 33,000 comments. Keep up d good work, but please be careful on how u flaunt ur success stories. People will wish u to prosper but that same people will not be happy with u when u prosper. So, be careful. Hide ur success but always encourage ur readers to be working hard. Goodluck as u re back and better.
Touching.
Friends can be indeed deceitful... @LindaIkeji congrats. I stayed up all day and night cracking up my brains on what to do.... even sent google comments to restore your blog.... so happy they did. Now i have my number 1 gist sit back.. pls Linda backup your content and get a paid domain and host it on a strong server like godaddy. Treat your blogging hobby as a business and this shutdown isn't gonna happen again... thanks... lots of luv.
Wow. Speechless
Linda I Love u dyyye ! *kisses*
Linda I personally think u and thiss guy are in love but u may not see it yet....but 1st u guys have to see in person....u never know...best of luck dear....this was truly an eye opening experience for u and am sure u learnt from it.....best of luck dear....in bw d story reach to create movie o...xx
People can do anything to get anything. Very wise traffic sourcing method though
The more I read this, the more I'm convinced that this whole thing is planned, I hope is not cos if you're trying to deceive your readers, then you're on a long thing. Any way glad your blog is back.
what a very vital information. but I wll still like u to teach. us on How to move from blogger to WordPress without losing AdSense account.
Linda ,
Marry the guy , Jo . This is what is called aggressive love .
Welcome Back Dear We All Miss U
Yes oo,our Lind is back joor,so happy!,dts d most impnt tin here menh.
Thank God your back, but this guy is not your friend. It's time for you to get professional advice and professionals to run your business. You might spend more but it's safer. Get your legal team to do their jobs and get the necessary approval. Wish the best. Warm Regards.
btw, Linda, you need to be very careful. You should know who you are now and make sure you take caution from what just happened
Thank you are back, so so happy
Linda thank God d storm is over now
All publicity is good publicity.welcome diva
God will continue to be with you
Already late for work so wil read later. Whtevr b the case, LINDA AM HAPPY YOU ARE BACK and BETTER!!!! YAAEYY!!!! Lol.
The Laila blogger gal did a nice job updating in ur absence...she has a gud heart also frm my perspective #OkBye...
Linda im so happy for you.....welcome back....crazy how it felt like I had lost a family member. ...may God continue to gibe you wisdom to succeed.....God wouldnever turn a blessing to a curse
Linda, Good to hear your blog is back, but why are you so sticked with blogspot? get a website, a community where users can paticipate in forums and whatever, the name doesnt has to be lindaikeji, it could be LIBrebirth.com, anyway, you have the upperhand and i think you have everyright to show off your new ride and stuffs cos you're a celeb, you don't call people hater all the time, they could be fraustrated seeing you go this far, anyway, i'm a webdeveloper and a sound writer, owner and designer of Naijazoom.com, most people will take this issue as a c0nspiracy theory to increase traffic to your blog or make AyeDee popular but hey, its your reputation that really matters... let the "hater" word reduce in here... and get a pro-website (Y)
IT IS WELL...
Mixed feelings. .inbtwn..we thank God. .
Dumbfounded
Long live LIB
Dumbfounded
Linda. I understand your frustration. People are not happy with your success. pls stop flaunting your money. pls.. this might just be the beginning
My First time commenting on your blog since being a reader in 2011, my advice is simple...I know the guy is single so please #MARRYHIM. *bbmwinks*
honestly. trust is inevitable. sorry Linda
yeeepa...see life o...But Linda u need your own website...the next challenge may be more devastating o...dont wait for it abeg...bodilum
So touching!!!! Go Linda! May the Lord continue to be with you
Someone is gonna sit down and read all that? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!
It's my first time every commenting on your blog (I think).
You shouldn't put up this post, or put up an abbreviated version, if you like. I understand that you need to clear the air, but your personal drama is not everybody's business, after all you don't post other peoples' chat transcripts, do you?
Those who know the truth could deduce it after reading Aye Dee's vindictive and spiteful messages. His motive was personal, that much was entirely clear to any reasoning outsider. The allegations of plagiarism were false too because as far as I know you plagiarise when you don't cite, not when you cite but don't ask for permission.
This incident happened to teach you some lessons. Take some time (days/weeks) to truly reflect on all of those lessons. You're a big name now. A huge target. This guy has shown you how exposed you were personally and professionally. Reach out to big stars (the people in your league) so that they can help you navigate these treacherous waters.
I salute your work, your tenacity, and your courage. Keep up the good work, but please professionalize and secure EVERYTHING!!!
He's in love with you and probably didn't know how to tell u. But my own is If he knew how to take down a blog u hv worked so hard for, he should hv known how to try and get intouch with u. It's all good ur bk sha. I'm so addicted to ur blog that I sometimes wake up at midnight just to check if ur back. I love u too Linda
am happy for you my sister at least they have been put to shame. from CEO 9jafeds.blogspot.com
Wellcome bak Linda dear,Somtimes we trust wrongly.jst move on forget dis whole itch.jst b level headed n do ur tin quietly.luv u
hate will always hate
I don't know what to say.... Welcome back Linda...I missed yo.
Why has nobody commented
haters will always hate
Wow!!! Wat an ordeal I know God can't let anytin bad happen to his children. More grease to ur elbow linda more trials shall come buh u shall triumph.
Linda ma so happy and excited, I didn't know when I screamed after clicking on ur blog and it opened, I shouted like I won a lotto. Welcome
Rope
Mehn na wa o . Hmm sha i thank God u re back Cus yesterday i was very very angry ur blog has been remove , but linda i guess u should still becareful with him . Arrest my comment
Wow!!!wat an ordeal. I know God can't let antin bad happen to his children. More grease to ur elbows linda. Trials shall come buh u shall triumph.
A long and interesting read. He was right about one thing tho...Ur blog is kinda slow lately...Glad ur back
Wow! Is all I can say for now..
Welcome back Linda. . God just wanted to open your eyes. Be more professional. Happy you are back
Hi,
I honestly think you shouldn't have pasted this publicly. It is not as a result of fear but rather using wisdom. You do not know what this guy is capable of and as the adage goes "keep your friends close and your enemies close". your readers will only be readers, interested in what is interesting. May God keep you safe.
Aye Dee dilemma actually helped sha...just started reading your blog cause of it
LINDA I AM NOT ONLY UPSET BUT DISAPPOINTED. YOU HAVE SHOWN SUCH INGRATITUDE. YOU HAVE BECOME TO BUSY AND BIG FOR SOMEONE YOU CALLED YOUR ANCHOR. WHERE DID YOU DROP YOUR APPRECI
thank God it has been resolved,dis is indeed a lesson to everiyone.Goldensarah9@yahoo.com
...you shouldn't have exposed the hidden story, my opinion, not that it matters. stay blessed Linda, good to have you back.
You have shown such ingratitude. Too busy for your anchor. Meaning you don't care abt any1 just YOU. How selfish can one be. Yea the dude is hurt n actions wrong but you were SELFISH n UNgrateful.
I am glad this turned out this way.
The Lord has always been with you and He will never forsake you.
No hating on Mr Dee, bury the hatchet and work on our blog to make it better and stronger.
Better things ahead.
www.publicwellness.blogspot.com
Welcome bck Linda!!!
Human Beans sha
#spaghi #okbye
Thank God u r back..was like a dead day yesterday...welcome back Linda
Waow...funny world! We sure have to be double careful with the way we relate with people,you can never tell the impression they get. It is well Linda.
Well, Linda all them chats u posted ain't necessary at all. U jst wasting pple's time wt d longest tale eva. Dnt u kno hw to tel a story summarily? Bringing ur chats wt som1 is wrong, it's nt as if d person is threatening u!
Wow! He went thru all that trouble for this. Smh!
MR Aiye DEeeeeee Linda is your Wife ooo.. We will attend, pick a date, u love her... Goodnite!
Ur cup of tea! No need to bother us wt d ling detail
This guy somehow has done a great harm. ThankGod, you guys have sorted your differences. But wait a minute, does guy loves you and he is dulling? Guy, speak your mind make we know oooooo. All i can smell here is love in the air. Linda, you are loved by many, you have come to stay and nothing can sink you. You can only get better!!!
Take everything with a pinch of salt. Why do a see a jayz/beyonce type set up.... God is watching u
Oh ok. Google ain't fools. Just learn from what dey said u did and move on. Like I said earlier think bigger. Biz people shud be biz minded always.
Yaaay....finally *dancing* All glory to God iyaniwuratoluwanimi@gmail.com
U could hv simply told us dt u found out d AyoDee is ur old friend..... simply
Thank God you are back now, we love you and love your work, missed you for the few hours you were away
Am Speechless!
welcome Back.... we love you.
Thank God. Am so happy Linda welcome back
Hmmmm, dis is really seriouse! Be very careful Linda. God will help you.
Hmmmm I think this is actually a big lesson to allll.
No1. Linda is got her own fault..bcos in my own view,ignoring mails I think is wrong,atleast u ve to creat time to go through some emails to see if there re some important ones that needs reply like dis Mr Aye's own. Though I knw hw it feels,seening some1 u helped turning his or her back on u,which according to linda neva knew he was the one.. But lesson learn pls linda always take out some time to go through some mails,maybe jst the headlines to see if there re some important ones, why..
No2. Mr Aye was wrong which he addmited not confirming if linda knew he was the one b4 he took dis decision of laying complaints to Google to shut her down.. Anyway thank God everythg is solved now, let as I said earlier,lesson learnt by alll...so happy linda is back again,bcos I can't jst stay a day witout going through her blog..GREAT LIB
...you shouldn't have exposed the hidden story, my opinion, not that it matters. stay blessed Linda, good to have y.
Wait y'all!!! Linda, was all this chat same day???? The time on the screen grabs don't tally- he started chatting on wed around 2:32pm. And his last message according to the time is 2:17pm. So I ask again- same day or different days...
#okbye #spaghi
Wow that is a real story a best friend turn to be the bigest enemy and nw a sweet friend that is interesting linda, lesson don't loose ur friend because u ave money. Linda post my comment. Taiwoam2095@yahoo.com
If dis isn't love....tell me what it is????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!
hmmm.. Twas rili lengthy. although i didnt read up to half sha, but i got the msg.
Linda i am happy 4 u. but still advice u leave blogger.com
set up ur own custom domain n b d true boss of ur self.
Long but very interesting. I am seeing the two of you becoming a couple. Thank God you are back. Linda, watch the way you publish stories though.
First time poster! All I have/want to say is that things happen for a specific reason and now, you're the best person to know if it was for good or bad.
First time poster! All I have/want to say is that things happen for a specific reason and now, you're the best person to know if it was for good or bad.
Ok Aunty! now send my Credit to my account, am just joking... welcome back I wish you all the best... www.onlinefashiontv.blogspot.com
Welcome back! What can i say. Life is a mix of good and evil.
And like they say. . best teacher is your last mistake. so keep your chin up and sail on to glory. .
and please forgive Mr AyeDee.. as his name connotes. ."life".. he prolly didnt know any better..
Having said that.. Laura needs to learn a thing or two from you.. to tone it down a little bit..
Cheers! and good luck!
Wow Linda, this man really loves you ooo, I love his tactics, al though i've talk badt about him, like you said it's a misunderstanding, am very sorry for that bcos we care about you Madam Linda and we can talk anyhow to anybody who tries to bring you down, all that matters now is that our bloq is back, thanks to you Aye Dee Baba, more grease to your elbow, really appreciate your effort on this.
#TGIF
Uhm.... Cool story. Both of u shld just marry already, dude is cute tho.
am shocked after reading this last night.this guy is very wicked!
i was soo shocked after reading this last Night..this dude is soo wicked!
One with God is majority. Thank God for evrything. Littlegiftjohnson@yahoo.com
Sharap & go bk to ur friend! Stop posting his chats, tiny brain
Best thing is to keep at arms lenght from that guy,he feels he made you who u are and can take you down when ever he decides.. That's something you can't really condone,because this might actually happen again(the oversight I mean) and he would pull u down for whatever itz worth... Your faith reader xpressafrica. www.xpressafrica.blogspot.com
Chineke!! Wow! Nawaooo!
marry him.. this loves u even before u bcame known. lol the story sweet sha
Wow...am speechless my self... This is someone that has been there for you when you even started the journey of blogging, and now wants to bring you down just like that, even if you didn't reply his messages , there are other ways of hitting back at you not by pouring sand sand in your garri
It's going to be very hard to trust him and as for mr aye dee....you messed up, if you truly loved and wanted her success you would have done that.....that's just pure wickedness, there are some mistakes we make in life that can never be erased
@linda your showers of blessing shall never dry
Markason23@yahoo.com
U lack diplomacy! Even if u ar still mad @ him. Do u hv to post his chats?
Aunty linda marry him now... Abi wetin u think??
Dts wat happens to u wen u start feeling too big & forget ur friends frm d past
But Linda, you should have reached out to the guy too...if he was truly your support system, u would have made efforts to contact him to find out why he hasn't kept in touch, even tho he did and u didn't realize...you aren't much of a good friend too..don't judge the guy...u too are wrong...
Make your life private and stop flaunting up and down
U lack gist dis morning!
It could be really painful if you feel you have helped someone and they turn up like they don't appreciate. Its worse when you feel they are now ignoring you because they are made. When you loose touch with someone, more so someone who did a lot to get u up, try to check up on them. Its just a very sad thing to feel ignored after doing a lot. I hope the lesson is learnt. your best is yet to come. Please think of removing this post though. I don't think posting the conversation was a cool idea.
I don't care wat happened, m just glad we're back to entertainment. long live LIB
Hmmmn
I truelly missed u this past few days Linder and am so happy u are bk. Thank God for u
Hummm one lesson trust no one , Linda God has spoken and no one can say otherwise .just thank God for opening ur eyes
Wow...choi...life sha...i can't believe I read it all tho...so its true that ur best friend can be your worst enemy tomorrow...anyways,thank God u are back. I wanted to start blogging again cuz I was impressed by u. U were my mentor but now that u r back, u are my champion. Just that we might be competing soon cuz I will start my own blog to...Peace be onto this house.
Woooow. ..Well the only thing i can tell u is to forget the past n b wise.. God said we should forget the past n drop the weight on our shoulders that the future is bright. .so bright that pple will be shocked my dear. . Key into it if u believe Linda cos i believe in you. .Take care and God bless. . Love u always Ann
Like wow!......... I love dis guy now all linda's enemies will be disappointed lol..........meanwhile I miss dis family*LIB*
The guy is not to be blamed afterall, rather i think you should be blamed for your misfortune which might have been corrected.
meet up with this guy openly. Linda u are arrogant u shudnt have posted the chat. all this guy needed was some attention from you
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
Nice of you linda, i was so worried wen i couldn't read from your blog yesterday... Praise to Allah that u are back!
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
Dt guy iz sick mehn
do all dis to get to you
Behind those cute face na devil face dey dere
Terrible human being .. ...
Linda abeg distance ur self from this wivked being
Welcome back *Bighug*
What can I say? so this man did this because he thought you ignored him? Linda he just made you more popular than you were before so we thank him oh. What the devil wanted to use for evil, God had turned into Good. Linda u rock.
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
Welcome bk dr... indeed there is God..
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
Linda, it is always like that but please just take it the way you see it. Remember that people must talk about in favour or against you. Don't let this issue distract you, you are well known now than before. cheers.
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
I Dont care I'm just too excited to have back. welcome back my best blogger. Shame on every hater!!!. yeah. georgi valentino@gmail.com
Linda someone makes good their threat and you let it slide?just like that?what kind of stupid friend is this one sef?please get your own website to avoid this in the future.
Once bitten twice shy.. .. Don't forget that. #shikena
Miss Linda,hope you've learnt your lesson.
I trust ur papa,e don go village go table d guy matter 2 d gods,dem no born am well mak e no apologize,d juju no b 4 here ooo,anyways am glad u bck
He's been a blessing in disguise...tnk God for everything
Nice of you linda... I was so worried and i couldn't read from your blog yesterday. Praise to Allah that u r back!
Oh my linda is bk,whr r those hypocrite,dat used their mouth to talk rubbish,I prayed n God answered,I dnt comment here except mth end but I enter dis blog every second n loved dis woman linda,she inspired me,sm blogs whr happy,sm whr sad,but I told commenters on oda blog dat my linda is bk, onyx is ur real readers linda,he defended u on oda blog n pple dat will cm here mth end to hussle dier ass eat him up,linda u r bk to stay
Welcome bk dr..indeed there is God...
Hummmmm. All for good it was not too long to discover the real issues. My advice to you, pray for Mr. Right to come and God will show you when it comes around.
You guys should just marry 😒 Thk God Ts over
Linda I have prayed ernerstly for you since the news broke. GOD WILL SURELY SEE YOU THROUGH,HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO TRULY GOT YOUR BACK.MAN DID NOT BLESS YOU,GOD DID ,SO NO MAN CAN CURSE YOU. LINDA I SAY IT IS WELL WITH YOU IN JESUS NAME.
Hmmmmmm
Mr ayeedee or iodine what ya name is#i was already searching for you here in the states to shoot you#ratatata#no body messes with my best blog#bitch#nyc revolutionist#isnc thank God you straightened it out#thanks for swallowing your pride bro#i sure ha dat feel#and also na jealousy go kill you#inbenin womans voice
Welcome bk dr..indeed there is God.
Linda,to be sincere,its obvious most of your advisers are ladies,in as much as you might not trust this man again,he his someone that you can always trust around you.he wants nothing but progress for you...
Linda just learn the lesson and move on. Thank God because he was simply calling you back. Be grateful.
Linda honey,God has already blessed your handiwork...rejoice and be glad..."his banner over you is love,thus says the lord". I tap in your success story. Amosijeoma@gmail.com
Hmmmmm.. na wa oo. Thank God you are back. Linda No weapon fashioned against you shall prosper. Long live LIB
personaly i am not one to comment on things like this.. But definitely there has been a a lot of miscommunication. i hope linda sees this.
1st advice, Linda you are big you need extra hands on deck , you can't do all of this by yourself you need people monitoring your email , replying people on your accounts and social media profiles. (Even God could not take away our sins all by him self thats why he sent JESUS down, he could not do all all alone that what why he had messengers as angels).
2nd advice , if you do get your crisis management right , I believe its time for you to rebrand LIB.
3rd advice maybe you should have never posted the chat with you and mr aye dee, in my opinion its no ones business. Crisis management you would released a statement announcing a new website that has much more security than the initial one. This will portray you as strong and you would have stood tall like a giant.
4th advice there is a lot to learn about the internet and there are laws , the law does not condone ignorance. Please get acquainted with the law , because plagiarism is a big deal people get sent out universities for it.
In all i wish you GOOD LUCK, and if you believe in GOD, trust me dear everything will work out for good , pray and have faith GOD will guide you...
This story is too long. I couldn't finish reading. Just be nice sha @Linda
linda dis guy has feelings 4 u ooo!
Speechless... but thank God u r back missed LIB
@linda,u did d right by posting ds convos buh nwayz I'd advice u not 2be 2quick 2trust ds dude again...if he really has gud intentions only God knows and if it turns out he does,den may God richly bless him buh my dear @linda...we live in a terrible world where frnds turn into foes over9t n as such I'd REPEAT, DO NOT B 2QUICK 2trust him right away...b4 u do anything he says b sure 2seek advice 4rm does who know *PRs,IT tecs or anyoda confidante*...dnt knw bout anytng he said but one tng he's wright about is d fact dt Lib wld bounce back betr and stronger dan b4
good you are back
glad u are back dear...u guys should work together as a team henceforth....
wish u success
If I say I didn't learn from your story I will be a liar, but always try to read your mails. Some people are saying you are aydee formed this up so that you will become popular but thank God as you are back bigger and stronger. You will always remain my motivation for blogging. Long live LIB, thank God for using you to change me.
Hahahahaha....you guys should get married already. Ayedee loves you I swear!. This is soooo romantic. Hahahahaha.
Am so happy linda my darling av been frustrated for days bcos I couldnt open the blog. The guy didn't av bad intentions at the end of the day you know you can always trust him and he even offered to help. Love you Linda
Wow! Now I can't trust anyone
LINDA YOU ARE WICKED ! YOU OBVIOUSLY IGNORED,HIM BCOS MONEY FULL YOUR EYES
If somebody stops responding to your emails and you do this,I wonder how far you can go,this Aye Dee guy
God looks after his own. I hope you learnt from this episode.Onwards and Upward from here
Guys can be like this, so ladies should be careful dealing with Internet mail friends,
Una dey craze!
Obsession is a disease...Linda this dude is ur future husband..lol dude can handle you..u need some1 like this in ur life..lmao
Dis guy is a gud guy linda..I lov his trickish style of drawing u near hm again..Wmen alwzz forgot dia helpers.dats dia nature
Wow dis awesome am happy 4 u linda...olubukola daniels aka blackmamba...
Drama! Drama! Drama!
I'm happy your blog is back tho.
sisi linda, I do hope you learnt from this. to me this guy is still dubious.
what about all your domain names that he has registered? are you paying him for them? real friends do not do what he has done.
pls learn how to build a business, find the loop holes in this an correct them. you need to have your own website, you cant keep using a site that you have no control over.
Unbelievable!!
Very long but full of interesting lessons
Don't surrender yourself to him despite he is Internet wizard
Never give up!!
Welcome my sister... Is just as if am without food for d past days.... We love u so much.... @ osedbaba@gmail.com
Speechless.... My God! This is how people loose their lives because of a simple misunderstanding. Thank God he realised after all. Chei!
Good. @Linda, i aren't blowing your trumpet anymore cos i've done so when i had to - 'ask my friends'. Now you have this big lesson learnt; this guy, to me is simply God-sent eye-opener (i'd hope u understand that well). Now you have to take this blog as a serious business that need experts to run. Look, you are not going down any time in life cos your story have been a lifting one to thousands of folks out here (and that includes me). good to have you around again. May God bless your every effort.
Wow!!!!! As in! Wow!!!!! Great comeback I tell ya! Glad to know everything is resolved..... Congratulations Linda...
Hmmmmmmm.Linda thank the Good Lord, I was so shorked when I tried going to ur blog and all I saw was that google deleted ur blog, that was an expensive joke but thank God u a back.
Hmmm.
Hmmm. This life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some people believe that they made you and can also bring you down??? (For their mind). SHOCKING STORY. I've learnt oooo and still learning. May God help you Linda to discover your unfriendly friends.
What a life!!
Wow, this is interesting. But Linda you don't have to blame d guy because if we turn the story in a vice-versa way and you are to be in the guys shoe, you'll be angry too. But I don't know if you will go to the extent of attacking the person. But to my own view here, now you know your friend, your enemy and you have learn from this and some other bloggers too and mostly your old mentor is back again. So be grate to Mr. Aye Dee.
Welcome back linda , you sef to show yourself , we know say the money dey, no they rub how much you buy your things for our face abi the lavish lifestyle . People like me know say the money, but a large sum of people no go too like am, even for chat with your paddy wey bring you down " you still tell am , am the same Linda, only richer" Yoruba go say na " egberaga ti po ju". As for me, enjoy your life sweet heart, money can't hide, but don't rub it on the less privilege . Long live LIB, please more contents.
I had to read everything! Really touching! Thank God its over and my girl is back. Like I said...'who will say when the Lord has not said ' Ride on!
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