Faline Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 As a most-of-the-time lurker, little-of-the-time poster, the thought just occured to me that maybe some of you regular posters consider lurking to be rude? Am I breaking some sort of internet ettiquette rule here?:eek: FWIW, I do most of my lurking on the Curriculum Board:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 At least in my ever to be humble opinion! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 No. I lurk on many threads that I don't participate in, and I consider that pretty much the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Nope. But as one who has found it impossible to lurk, I wish I knew the secret LOL :D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Not at all, especially if you're thinking kind thoughts, lol! I don't post on every thread I read. Often I have nothing to add or just nothing to say on the subject, but either I'm interested in it or it's by someone I like to read because they usually have something helpful, interesting or entertaining to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.griff Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 i believe people are epected to lurk here, :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Nope - not rude at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 No! Lurking is fine. I happen to post here, but there are other boards I visit that I just read. I think it's nice when people at least register though (obviously not directed at you, Faline!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 Okay...whew, lol. Now I shall sleep well tonight, lol! :D I know that everyone "lurks" to some degree; I was talking about true "lurkers" like myself who might take months to make it to 40 posts.;) Thanks to all you chatty people who so graciously don't mind if there are people reading over your shoulder! I agree with this: QUOTE/Often I have nothing to add or just nothing to say on the subject, but either I'm interested in it or it's by someone I like to read because they usually have something helpful, interesting or entertaining to say./QUOTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineIN Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 No it's not rude, but if you read something and have a thought to share, please do so. Sometimes one comment could mean a lot to someone, even if you don't think so! Kristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The problem lies with the term "lurk" that evolved pretty early on in the internet. Originally it was quite rude, I believe. But now a forum can be closed and private, in which case you don't have unknowns watching, or public, in which case it is expected. I would prefer a neutral word, like "reader." Actually, that's a pretty positive word, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Not in the slightest. I admit when it comes to my blog I like it if people say "Hi" now and then so I know that my hit counter doesn't represent the 10 frequent posters + 200 weirdo stalkers! LOL But really, I don't mind even there that people just lurk and only "talk" once in a while. And I certainly don't mind it on message boards. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Definately not rude! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faline Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 The problem lies with the term "lurk" that evolved pretty early on in the internet. Originally it was quite rude, I believe. But now a forum can be closed and private, in which case you don't have unknowns watching, or public, in which case it is expected. I would prefer a neutral word, like "reader." Actually, that's a pretty positive word, eh? To be a "lurker" does sound kinda creepy, doesn't it? I would prefer a different word, too. "Reader" is much better! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Oh, I don't think so! Welcome, Regena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It is a public forum, so anyone can read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Read away. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Well, it depends. I was on a parenting board way-back-when with the same format as the old WTM board. We wound up having a problem with male stalkers. One of our members started a board in this format with registration and you had to be referred by one of the known board members in order to join (most of us had been posting for 8 or 9 years at this point and knew each other pretty well). All of the sudden these lurkers who had been following the lives of the posters as if they were a soap opera wanted to join the new board. It was kind of creepy. I think what people are talking about here is a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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