Lurkers

[Alan86]

Hey guys,

I've been noticing for a quite a while now that there's a big difference between the number of thread views and the actual posts. Sometimes there's hundreds of views and only a handful of answers!

Another way of looking at it is im not sure how many members we actually have, and then compare that to the number of views.

The thing is I actually don't get lurking! Why not just join the conversation and put your 2 cents in? It's fun and other people can benefit from your point of view! The forum is anonymous anyway!

Can some ex-lurkers also explain to me what is the psychology of lurking?

Thanks

[Napkin]

Because if anybody joins in with a different view they are harassed. As Mitch2 says everybody
thinks they are a mod .

[deucebigalow]

Hey guys,

I've been noticing for a quite a while now that there's a big difference between the number of thread views and the actual posts. Sometimes there's hundreds of views and only a handful of answers!

Another way of looking at it is im not sure how many members we actually have, and then compare that to the number of views.

The thing is I actually don't get lurking! Why not just join the conversation and put your 2 cents in? It's fun and other people can benefit from your point of view! The forum is anonymous anyway!

Can some ex-lurkers also explain to me what is the psychology of lurking?

Thanks

My main reason for being a lurker so long was my worry that by setting up an account it increases the risk of being caught.

[5 Star City]

I think most establishments PREFER Viewers

Than Nasty members

[cuteguy]

I think most establishments PREFER Viewers

Than Nasty members

The establishments would prefer not to see bad reviews of their girls by members.

[wilisno]

Because if anybody joins in with a different view they are harassed. As Mitch2 says everybody
thinks they are a mod .

Only shit stirrers get harassed, in order to expose his true colors !

[wilisno]

Hey guys,

I've been noticing for a quite a while now that there's a big difference between the number of thread views and the actual posts. Sometimes there's hundreds of views and only a handful of answers!

Another way of looking at it is im not sure how many members we actually have, and then compare that to the number of views.

The thing is I actually don't get lurking! Why not just join the conversation and put your 2 cents in? It's fun and other people can benefit from your point of view! The forum is anonymous anyway!

Can some ex-lurkers also explain to me what is the psychology of lurking?

Thanks

It's a public forum, it doesn't mean everyone has to talk ! Some only want to talk when he feels he has something to say that matters, some will talk just for the sake of talking !

Even in a gathering of friends, not everybody is actively engaged in conversation !

[5 Star City]

The establishments would prefer not to see bad reviews of their girls by members.

Bad review is GOOD for establishment but not extreme attack to WL's livelihood.

[carmen farquis]

i use to do a fair few reviews but i stopped because some unobtanium members act like such fuckwits. Eve when i was reviewing i'd say i would've done twice as many but i'd get home ready to review and someone would be carrying on so it would turn me off reviewing

[Napkin]

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Strange don't see the Working Lady on this list ?

[Napkin]

i use to do a fair few reviews but i stopped because some unobtanium members act like such fuckwits. Eve when i was reviewing i'd say i would've done twice as many but i'd get home ready to review and someone would be carrying on so it would turn me off reviewing

Same with me . I don't post AR because of this. You too smart.

[Napkin]

Bad review is GOOD for establishment but not extreme attack to WL's livelihood.

Yeah some people are just plain mean.

[Napkin]

Only shit stirrers get harassed, in order to expose his true colors !

My favorite color is red how did you know ?

[aussiegaigin]

I read the newspapers nearly every day, but I rarely write letters to the editor.

[wilisno]

I read the newspapers nearly every day, but I rarely write letters to the editor.

Yep, that doesn't mean you don't like the newspaper !

[refokkused]

If a topic takes my fancy and I feel like throwing my 2 cents in, then I will.
If not, I'll read and move along quietly.

[boilerplate]

I've found that if I can't do a more balanced or neutral review best not to bother because the result will most likely be contentious.
If I think that I've found a bit of gem I might not share the experience because I'm selfish and I don't want her to get used up.

[androc]

It seems youre right, many more views a thread gets vs how many contribute
And unlike a newspaper, and writing to the Editor, in an online forum you just have to move your index finger to post a comment.
Not much to it, but a 1000 excuses not to join the discussions

If we were all sitting at a table, and a few guys spent the whole night with heads down, eating and not joining the conversation, I would find that creepy imho sitting at that table

[Alan86]

Some good viewpoints here. I'm starting to understand this now.

I guess I have a different mentality. I feel that if I can put my 2 cents in, then I'm contributing to the discussion and helping out the OP who has asked the question.

Plus, I enjoy it! It makes me think of happy memories and good times I've had!

[Alan86]

I read the newspapers nearly every day, but I rarely write letters to the editor.

I feel like writing one nowadays!