So many lurkers?

[ArmpitOfDeath]

Just curious. I registered here the moment I got here, and I notice in most forums I've visited that the lurker vs active member ratio tends to be about 10:1. But here it's crazy high for lurkers. Why?

[masherscf]

*Shrugs* ask the lurkers...

[tokenuser]

The number of 0 post users created each day is amazing. They "look" like they are lurkers ... when in fact many of them are spam bots that are blocked from posting. Until they actually post some spam, we dont know if they are a legit user or a bot, so we don't ban - just in case they ARE lurkers.

So, not all lurkers are lurkers, some are toasters.

[ariastar]

The number of 0 post users created each day is amazing. They "look" like they are lurkers ... when in fact many of them are spam bots that are blocked from posting. Until they actually post some spam, we dont know if they are a legit user or a bot, so we don't ban - just in case they ARE lurkers.

So, not all lurkers are lurkers, some are toasters.

So why not require require all new users to post at least a brief intro within a week, even if they never post again? You don't need an account to lurk here.

[originx]

So why not require require all new users to post at least a brief intro within a week, even if they never post again? You don't need an account to lurk here.


Or they can do what they've been doing. It seems to be working pretty good. I have not seen too many spam posts and no bots.

*smile*

[striker1211]

So why not require require all new users to post at least a brief intro within a week, even if they never post again? You don't need an account to lurk here.

Yeah but then paying members would have to be excluded and it would be all too confusing.

[tokenuser]

Or they can do what they've been doing. It seems to be working pretty good. I have not seen too many spam posts and no bots.

*smile*

If only you knew how hard the ban stick gets swung around here some days ...

[originx]

If only you knew how hard the ban stick gets swung around here some days ...


So I'm told. I hear ya.

[ariastar]

If only you knew how hard the ban stick gets swung around here some days ...

I know how hard, with what does get through. And I know that for each one that does get posted that there are many, many more being deleted.

[ariastar]

Yeah but then paying members would have to be excluded and it would be all too confusing.

So paying members automatically have accounts here?

[samureye]

Actually, the main site's login information is tied to the forums, so I am thinking but not certain that all the lurkers are probably not even on the forums, but coming on to Revision3.com to download content but there are a lot of lurkers, you can tell by the number of people viewing forums, so that's nice. If any of you are watching, why not say hello right here?:)

[casework]

For some reason, forums seem to inflate these stats even more. Especially for Revision 3, when I come on here, before I log in, I'm tallied as a guest. So, information like that probably hangs around a little longer than it should, and it seems like there's a bunch of guests when it really may just be people coming and logging in.

[originx]

For some reason, forums seem to inflate these stats even more. Especially for Revision 3, when I come on here, before I log in, I'm tallied as a guest. So, information like that probably hangs around a little longer than it should, and it seems like there's a bunch of guests when it really may just be people coming and logging in.



Hey I like your new avatar! What is it from?

[casework]

Hey I like your new avatar! What is it from?

Thanks. :) It's the Columbus Blue Jackets alternate logo.

[originx]

Thanks. :) It's the Columbus Blue Jackets alternate logo.


Sweetness! I think I'm going to change my avatar soon. Not sure what to change into tho.

[noonebutme]

Plus, i think the mainsite and forums are integrated - so if your logged on/lurking there, it shows on the forums as well :)

[samureye]

Hey, planning to change mine as well. Not to jack this thread but anyone wanna trade? We should make an adopt an avatar thread. Or not!

[samureye]

Plus, i think the mainsite and forums are integrated - so if your logged on/lurking there, it shows on the forums as well :)

I did say that above, but thanks!

[klitzy]

Hey Samureye.....Watch those double posts....

Hahaha

*Klitzy cracks himself up

[samureye]

I think people who have been banned before should look at themselves more than anything.

[divadawg9234]

I think people who have been banned before should look at themselves more than anything.
*looks at herself* I don't see anything wrong...

Klitzy is awesome and I love him...

[originx]

I dont' know about your avatar! It turns me on and creeps me out at the same time! hahahaha Weirdness!

[samureye]

I dont' know about your avatar! It turns me on and creeps me out at the same time! hahahaha Weirdness!

Oh yeah, you know you want it. :p

[originx]

Oh yeah, you know you want it. :p


I think I want an original one. I'll take the weekend to think about it.

[samureye]

Who doesn't? I just need to think of something witty. Hmm.

[ArmpitOfDeath]

Actually, the main site's login information is tied to the forums, so I am thinking but not certain that all the lurkers are probably not even on the forums, but coming on to Revision3.com to download content but there are a lot of lurkers, you can tell by the number of people viewing forums, so that's nice. If any of you are watching, why not say hello right here?:)

Ahhhhh.

I see. That makes more sense. I was thinking that there couldn't be several thousand users at once looking at this drivel :p

[samureye]

Oh, surely not, we're not nearly that entertaining.

[vkzawa]

Actually, the main site's login information is tied to the forums, so I am thinking but not certain that all the lurkers are probably not even on the forums, but coming on to Revision3.com to download content but there are a lot of lurkers, you can tell by the number of people viewing forums, so that's nice. If any of you are watching, why not say hello right here?:)

Ya that's how I did it. I donated so I could get my diggnation video version the second it comes out (and to support them of course). Just tonight I decided to check out the forums. I like how mellow it is here, so you'll be seeing me around more often.

So "Hi" officially, hehe.

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