Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What does Mizozo stand for?

Mizozo is Swahili for "Difference of Opinion" or "Argument", at least in the context of this site. Other possible translations of the word include: Dispute, Fault-Finding, Quarrel and Nagging. top

What is a Mizozo?

All news stories have different perspectives, so to get the whole picture of a particular event different perspectives need to be presented. A Mizozo is a news story that has already been presented from numerous sides. This way the readers get all the information they need to form an opinion of the events in question. In short, a Mizozo is a news story that has both sides of the story laid out.

How do we do this? The Response Article. top

Do you really think news is By You and For You?

Yes! We do.


By You

If we can cut down the middlemen in supply chain of products, why not cut down the news middlemen aka the news reporters? Who is the best person to report the news - the person who actually experienced it - you! How good is Katie Couric's reporting on the recession considering her huge paycheck?


For you

Do you really think that the common man understands Alan Greenspan talking about economy's woes? Since the news is by you, it is devoid of useless jargon, complex words or abbreviations.


So, yes, we believe that real news is By You and For You! top

How can I become a member?

Currently, our site is in the beta phase. Hence, it is working on an Invite Only basis. If you are interested in joining and don't know any of the current users, feel free to contact us and we will consider your request. Every week we keep adding more users, while trying to keep a critical user mass at the website. top

Can I add a comment to a mizozo without registering?

Yes, you can add comments without registering.

Please feel free to comment to articles but please don't feed the trolls. top

Why can't I submit a mizozo? Why can't I respond to a mizozo?

If you are not logged in, when clicking on "Submit" or "Respond" you will be redirected to the Login Page. If you do not have an account, feel free to Contact Us to be a part of the revolutionary World of Mizozo.

Currently we are in a Beta testing phase when we use controlled user number to test the scalability and performance of the website. We keep adding users every week to scale the user count according to our planned growth. So, Contact Us to start mizozoing! top

What is a Response Article?

A response article is what separates this site from everyone else. Rather than simply providing people with a biased news article, we allow registered users to post response articles. Sometimes they will support the original article with additional facts. However, the distinguishing factor of a response article is when they have opposing information. At times, on sensitive issues, the response may be a flaming one, grossly disagreeing with the original story.



When a response article is posted, the Mizozo begins.

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Why can't I rate an article?

It looks like someone is trying to cheat ... we at Mizozo believe that before you rate an article, you should read it completely. So, unless you at least press the More link to see the full article, we assume that you haven't read it completely. top