Who have never commented.
Sometimes someone new shows up, posts a selfie, then never posts again.
I don’t know why I’m thinking about these things. It’s about 3:30 in the morning.
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I have no idea why, but I find that very obnoxious lol.
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I fantasize that there are doctors and staff checking the site for insight…maybe a star or two.
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From Copilot
Do forums tend to have more lurkers than active participants?
Yes, forums often have more lurkers than active participants. This is known as the “90-9-1 rule” of online communities, which suggests that around 90% of users consume content without actively contributing, 9% contribute occasionally, and only 1% are regular, active participants. Lurkers might read threads, follow discussions, and benefit from the community without posting or engaging directly.
The reasons for lurking vary—some people prefer to observe without engaging, others might feel intimidated or unsure about contributing, and some might simply find value in consuming content rather than adding to it.
It’s a fascinating dynamic because lurkers still play a vital role in forums; their presence supports engagement metrics and gives active members an audience
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I rarely post things anymore, because I get a lot of negativity. Things other people discuss don’t bother me. Most of my posts aren’t even shown, even though they’re no different than other people’s.
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I posted much less on this forum over the past three or five years. I had been busy reading books in Chinese in mornings and then I felt tired to read or post in English here because I had very limited energy for everyday life. So my English has been out of practice and became rusty. Recently I made a lot of errors in spelling when I tried to post in English. I decided to reduce my reading in Chinese and to increase my participation on this forum. Hopefully my English skills will get recovered soon.
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Could be. Never thought of that.
@green5 Your English is fine.
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There’s absolutely no way that I could do Chinese anywhere near as well as you do English.
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Ditto!!!
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Thanks so much for your comment. I take it as an encouragement.
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Thanks a lot to you. You are so kind.
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