Nigeria, June 28 -- Say you join a writers' Facebook group; you're at home in a literary community.

Authors often seek to learn, unlearn and enhance active participation and unity.

Sometimes something-a bonus ensues only because something else which might

have vetoed it, didn't. By default, you're crowned group admin as if you're a light.

You wake up to realize you're in charge. Each 'career' rises with stars and flaws.

And perhaps to the firmaments. First task: a request pops up. 'Approve' flows!

A few days later, you spot another invite. Only that it isn't your usual request.

You're floored. "I'm ZimLitBot, the group's AI! . I'll comment on each post!"

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