Lurkers, why dont you post more?

[Bulldogcakes]

<p>There are days when some entire topics have little to no action, yet the counter says there's been a few hundred members and a zillion visitors since your last visit. Why is that? <br /><br />I thought that if there's an answer(s) to why more people DONT post than do, maybe something could be done about it. Or not, but its an interesting question. </p><p>And of course if you dont like my choices, just post your own.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>EDIT-If you have more than 500 posts, you're in the wrong thread! </p><p>*cough* MOE*cough**cough*REESH*cough**cough**cough**cough*</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><pre><br /></pre> <span class="post_edited"></span>
<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 2-27-07 @ 6:25 AM</span>

[Death Metal Moe]

<p>#8</p><p>=</p><p><img src="http://www.ear.fm/Encyclopedia%20D/difranco.jpg" border="0" width="240" height="240" /></p>

[reeshy]

i TYPE ALL i CAN...BUT NOBODY LISTENS!!!!!!!

[Cleophus James]

PIMB!

[J.Clints]

9

[onanism]

<p>I enjoy reading the posts....I should post more....I'm a big fan of R&amp;F and got in the mail a beautiful XM Ron and Fez tshirt from Earl.....my2nd post.....pretty boring eh!</p>

[onanism]

<p>that was ....JUST got in the mail</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>and my 3rd post.......see why I don't post</p>

[JesterOfSadness]

More of a reader of posts, then actually making em.

[BLZBUBBA]

#9 should have read I'm a jerker AND a lurker.

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>BLZBUBBA</strong> wrote:<br />#9 should have read I'm a jerker AND a lurker.Nice! You're a natural.&nbsp;If a newb wants to fit in around here, I think the first rule is &quot;go for the funny&quot;.&nbsp; <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <span class="post_edited"></span>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 2-27-07 @ 6:47 AM</span>

[Badinia]

11.&nbsp; Fear that someone may actually pee in mybutt.

[PapaBear]

<strong>Badinia</strong> wrote:<br />11.&nbsp; Fear that someone may actually pee in mybutt. <p>I've been meaning to ask... Where does this sig pic come from?</p><p><a href="http://www.badinia.com/"><img src="http://www.badinia.com/ghostworldcolor.gif" border="0" width="300" height="100" /></a></p>

[BrownTown]

I only post if I feel I have something to add (this time excluded). I see no point in posting just for the sake of posting.

[burrben]

i chose #12 - gvac hates me

[who6489]

<font size="2">Most of the time, if there's a topic I'm interested in, someone will usually say what I'm thinkin' at the time. No point in a double post. I do get on a roll and add my .02 every now and again. Mainly in the music &amp; wrestling topics. </font>

[Bob Impact]

I was a lurker during most of the DC days and the beginning of the XM era.&nbsp; For DC it was a combination of not hearing the show and never being home (Senior year of college) for the beginning of the XM era it was moreso a malaise about the state of the board and how negative it (kind of) was.&nbsp; Now, i'm happy again.&nbsp; Hooray!

[Gvac]

<strong>Bob Impact</strong> wrote:<br />I was a lurker during most of the DC days and the beginning of the XM era. For DC it was a combination of not hearing the show and never being home (Senior year of college) for the beginning of the XM era it was moreso a malaise about the state of the board and how negative it (kind of) was. Now, i'm happy again. Hooray!<p>You should lurk more and post less.&nbsp;</p>

[bootzilla6]

<strong># 9 </strong>

[KC2OSO]

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qdq7wjL2M4&amp;mode=related&amp;search=">low battery</a>

[Bob Impact]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Bob Impact</strong> wrote:<br />I was a lurker during most of the DC days and the beginning of the XM era. For DC it was a combination of not hearing the show and never being home (Senior year of college) for the beginning of the XM era it was moreso a malaise about the state of the board and how negative it (kind of) was. Now, i'm happy again. Hooray!<p>You should lurk more and post less. </p><p>&nbsp;I knew it was coming.&nbsp; Bastard.</p>

[drivenhard2]

<p>love ron and fez, can,t type very well</p>

[Gimp]

it can seem a tad clique-y around here

[deeznutts]

im tired of lurking. therefore i shall post.&nbsp;

[zentraed]

<strong>PapaBear</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Badinia</strong> wrote:<br />11. Fear that someone may actually pee in mybutt. <p>I've been meaning to ask... Where does this sig pic come from?</p><p><a href="http://www.badinia.com/"><img src="http://www.badinia.com/ghostworldcolor.gif" border="0" width="300" height="100" /></a></p><p>&nbsp;it looks like the chick from ghost world... but yeah, it took me 4 or 5 years to actually sign up for an account here. i'm just a natural lurker </p>

[raulfd4]

<p>i like to read rather than post.&nbsp; i don't think anyone actually cares what i have to say...but then i think that there wouldn't be a message board without people voicing opinions.</p><p>i also can't do listening threads.&nbsp; can't listen and type at the same time.&nbsp; that's probably why my post count is so low and grows so slowly.&nbsp; plus ron and fez are funny.&nbsp; most of the posters are not.&nbsp;</p><p>some of you are hard on newbs, especially lately.&nbsp; this scares me off from posting.&nbsp; not to call anyone out (jclintsma), but newbs are newbs.&nbsp; we'll figure it out eventually. &nbsp;</p><p>double posting is really annoying...especially for those of us who like to read.</p><p>also, in a selfish way, i always want to have people react to what i post, and it never happens.</p><p>but i like the message board and most of the people on it.&nbsp; so keep on posting! </p>

[deeznutts]

<p>what does it matter if you are a newb anyway?&nbsp; wasnt everyone a newb at one point? dont get me wrong, some new people post the dumbest shit.&nbsp; but for a &quot;veteran&quot; to bash a new person just because they are new&nbsp;is just rediculous.&nbsp; im new.&nbsp; so what.&nbsp; </p>

[weekapaugjz]

<strong>raulfd4</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i like to read rather than post. i don't think anyone actually cares what i have to say...but then i think that there wouldn't be a message board without people voicing opinions.</p><p>i also can't do listening threads. can't listen and type at the same time. that's probably why my post count is so low and grows so slowly. plus ron and fez are funny. most of the posters are not. </p><p>some of you are hard on newbs, especially lately. this scares me off from posting. not to call anyone out (jclintsma), but newbs are newbs. we'll figure it out eventually. </p><p>double posting is really annoying...especially for those of us who like to read.</p><p>also, in a selfish way, i always want to have people react to what i post, and it never happens.</p><p>but i like the message board and most of the people on it. so keep on posting! </p><p>&nbsp;the only newbs that get shit are the ones that bring it on themselves by bashing the show or someone already on the board.&nbsp; i think most people around here are fine to new posters, just don't come in guns blazing and you'll be fine.&nbsp; </p>

[Marc with a c]

<p>i lurked for a long time, i wish i never started posting.&nbsp; </p><p>i used to do stuff.</p>

[Shamrock]

<p>I try to post if i really feel like I have something to add to the topic, most of the time I don't.&nbsp; I like to listen to the show and read about it, i call in from time to time and post about as much.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have chimed in on some of the comic book pages but got little love from all you mainstream comic book zombies...god damn, does anyone here&nbsp;read anything but Marvel and DC?</p>

[Shamrock]

<p><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/annoyed.gif" border="0" width="18" height="18" />&nbsp;Oh, I also lurk on Wackbag and post about as often</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Shamrock on 2-27-07 @ 12:41 AM</span>

[chili_chest]

<p>The posts here are too intelligent for my stupid ass! </p><p>I read and enjoy. </p><p>I love it here! </p><p>puppies are OK too. </p>

[weekapaugjz]

<strong>chili_chest</strong> wrote:<br /><p>The <span style="background-color: #ffff00">posts here are too intelligent</span> for my stupid ass! </p><p>I read and enjoy. </p><p>I love it here! </p><p>puppies are OK too. </p><p>&nbsp;are you and I reading the same board?!?</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>raulfd4</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i like to read rather than post. i don't think anyone actually cares what i have to say</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Try insulting them. Works for most of us regulars. Then you may be shocked at just how much people care all of a sudden. </p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>raulfd4</strong> wrote:<br /><p>also, in a selfish way, i always want to have people react to what i post, and it never happens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Come up with a good idea for a sig pic and avatar. If you need help with it, go to the &quot;Sig Favors&quot; thread in the Lounge.</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>weekapaugjz</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>raulfd4</strong> wrote:<br /><p>i like to read rather than post. i don't think anyone actually cares what i have to say...but then i think that there wouldn't be a message board without people voicing opinions.</p><p>i also can't do listening threads. can't listen and type at the same time. that's probably why my post count is so low and grows so slowly. plus ron and fez are funny. most of the posters are not. </p><p>some of you are hard on newbs, especially lately. this scares me off from posting. not to call anyone out (jclintsma), but newbs are newbs. we'll figure it out eventually. </p><p>double posting is really annoying...especially for those of us who like to read.</p><p>also, in a selfish way, i always want to have people react to what i post, and it never happens.</p><p>but i like the message board and most of the people on it. so keep on posting! </p><p> the only newbs that get shit are the ones that bring it on themselves by bashing the show or someone already on the board. i think most people around here are fine to new posters, just don't come in guns blazing and you'll be fine. </p><br />Personally, I dont mind if someone comes in bashing the show. The show's not above criticism. But some newb's seem to get flustered if someone challenges them on what they say. If you attack something, you should be prepared to get hit back. Us regulars though, shouldn't go out of our way to chase away newb's we dont like.&nbsp; Alot of us got off to rough starts around here. <br /> One thing I've learned about blogs and message boards is you get away with NOTHING, so double check it before you hit post.&nbsp; &nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[cowbell_killer]

i picked because i dont feel like i know anyone..... the thuth is that im new and not negative so that makes me rare and elusive.&nbsp; I must give the public what they need, thank me with sheepy points.

[Crispy123]

obviously too cool to post

[LilLibra]

<strong>BrownTown</strong> wrote:<br />I only post if I feel I have something to add (this time excluded). I see no point in posting just for the sake of posting.<p>Agree. I lurked for a long time but I do like to read the threads even if I don't have anything to contribute to them. </p>

[RoseBlood]

<strong>raulfd4</strong> wrote:<br /><p>also, in a selfish way, i always want to have people react to what i post, <strong>and it never happens.</strong></p><p>hey! I do believe i responded to your post asking whether I had any objections to foreskin. <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/dry.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[ralphbxny]

I used to lurk and didnt post because I was scared of reactions.

[Llindsers]

I guess you could say I'm &quot;post-shy.&quot;&nbsp; But I've been getting a lot of shit for being a lurker, so I guess this is a good thread to put my 2nd post in.&nbsp; We'll see how long it takes for #3...

[yomudder21]

<strong>Llindsers</strong> wrote:<br />I guess you could say I'm &quot;post-shy.&quot; But I've been getting a lot of shit for being a lurker, so I guess this is a good thread to put my 2nd post in. We'll see how long it takes for #3...<p>&nbsp;Llindsers says she sleeps with Fez.&nbsp; That is probably why he is sick. </p>

[ralphbxny]

<strong>yomudder21</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Llindsers</strong> wrote:<br />I guess you could say I'm &quot;post-shy.&quot; But I've been getting a lot of shit for being a lurker, so I guess this is a good thread to put my 2nd post in. We'll see how long it takes for #3... <p>&nbsp;Llindsers says she sleeps with Fez.&nbsp; That is probably why he is sick. </p><p>Let this be said...she is pretty hot for a guy.</p>

[King Hippos Bandaid]

<strong>Llindsers</strong> wrote:<br />I guess you could say I'm &quot;post-shy.&quot;&nbsp; But I've been getting a lot of shit for being a lurker, so I guess this is a good thread to put my 2nd post in.&nbsp; We'll see how long it takes for #3... <p>Your New Board Name should be Lurky Mc Lurk Lurk</p>

[ChimneyFish]

<p><strong><em><font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">I enjoy mashed potatoes too mush to post.</font></em></strong></p><p><img src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/luxa1/IMG_8726.jpg" border="0" width="360" height="270" /></p>

[RicShaw]

<p>I rarely have anything Intelligent to through in.</p>

[joethebartender]

<p><font size="2">I come from a long line of lurkers and I just cant let the family down.&nbsp; I didn't ask to be this way.</font></p>

[ChimneyFish]

<strong>RicShaw</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I rarely have anything Intelligent to through in.</p><p><strong><em><font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">I think you mean throw.</font></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><font face="Georgia" size="2">And did you happen to read the post above you????<img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/rolleyes.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /></font></em></strong></p>

[johnniewalker]

<strong>RicShaw</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I rarely have anything Intelligent to <span style="background-color: #00ff00">through</span> in.</p><p>&nbsp;too easy...</p>

[SnoogansCar]

<p>11</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Integrity of the board severely damaged by false Bill Madden reports posted by a certain poster.&nbsp;</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br />I used to lurk and didnt post because I was scared of reactions.&nbsp;We have to find a way to give people shit for lurking. Then they'll be catching shit either way, and they might as well post. &nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>RicShaw</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I rarely have anything Intelligent to through in.</p><p>&nbsp;I believe you. You cant even spell &quot;throw&quot;. </p>

[FezPaul]

<strong>ChimneyFish</strong> wrote:<br /><p><strong><em><font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">I enjoy mashed potatoes too mush to post.</font></em></strong></p><p><img src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/luxa1/IMG_8726.jpg" border="0" width="360" height="270" /></p><p><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" width="28" height="30" /></p><p><strong><font face="courier new,courier" size="2">Mush?</font></strong></p>

[Gvac]

<p>I am pledging to make a concerted effort to make my posts less brilliant and hilarious.&nbsp; </p><p>I think the sheer magnificence of my contributions here intimidate some of the lurkers. &nbsp;</p>

[Jughead]

<strong>Bulldogcakes</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>RicShaw</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I rarely have anything Intelligent to through in.</p><p> I believe you. You cant even spell &quot;throw&quot;. </p>&nbsp;Bull means that in a nice way!!<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" border="0" />

[FezPaul]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I am pledging to make a concerted effort to make my posts less brilliant and hilarious.&nbsp; </p><p>I think the sheer magnificence of my contributions here intimidate some of the lurkers. &nbsp;</p><p>&quot;Shine without dazzling.&quot; <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /></p>