Lurkers Unite!

Apr 26, 08:16 AM by Peter Franceschi

By definition a lurker is anyone that skulks, “lurking” in the shadows, stealthy and unseen. A lurker in reference to the internet is anyone who consistently and regularly views content but never contributes back to it.

Yes, I’m talking to you.

I check my statistics daily to see trends, and there are definitely a bunch of people I recognize, but a ton I don’t. There are a bunch of people that visit this site regularly, but I have no idea who they are. Such as 69-165-195-122.miamfl.adelphia.net and qbert.cs.washington.edu. So here is my call:

Lurkers rise up, come forth from the shadows and say hello! I’m friendly, really! Post a comment, nothing huge, just a “hey”, maybe why you like/view my site. I’d love to know who you are, maybe I know you, maybe I don’t. Regardless, say hello and stop the shameless lurking!

This message brought to you by lurkers anonymous, the most ambiguous bunch you’ll never meet.

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1. Hey, long time viewer, first time post-er. I don’t really like your site… it’s too, what’s the word? lame. Do something about the lameness

   Jeff posted Apr 26, 10:03 AM

2. Fair enough. :)

   Peter posted Apr 26, 02:26 PM

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