danbo Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I notice there's hundreds of lurkers on this site. How come y'all don't join up or add your advice on the topics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 (edited) Ok, I'll bite. You can't make people do what you want them to, no matter how hard you try. Heaven forbid that someone asks a question that was asked and answered 2 weeks, 2 months or 2 years ago. It only takes 1 or 2 negative posters out of the 3000 odd (some of us more odd than others ) members to turn off a potential new member. Communicating via a key board isn't for everyone. They don't know what this means... I still don't! Different people will lurk for different amounts of time before deciding to register. I don't know about this site but I had tried to register on 2 other sites (that shall remain nameless) and despite numerous attempts, my registration was not processed properly or not accepted and no communication was ever sent to me to explain why. I think those might be some of the reasons. Such is life. Hopefully more people register so that they can add to the strength of the collective. Edited June 9, 2008 by kickingfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I may be wrong but has to do with the Jerry Springer show.lol As far as lurkers? I'm sure there are many but we have had a steady growing membership, so when they feel ready or need help or want to post some of their fishing adventures, they can join up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I may be wrong but has to do with the Jerry Springer show.lol As far as lurkers? I'm sure there are many but we have had a steady growing membership, so when they feel ready or need help or want to post some of their fishing adventures, they can join up. Well how 'bout that. I always thought it had something to do with a Seinfeld show reference. A show I never watched so many times I'm left out of convertations... that's ok I'm also left out of Sex in the City conversations as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 that's ok I'm also left out of Sex in the City conversations as well. absolutely NOTHING wrong with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well how 'bout that. I always thought it had something to do with a Seinfeld show reference. A show I never watched so many times I'm left out of convertations... that's ok I'm also left out of Sex in the City conversations as well. Yeah... but what aboot the professional wrestling conversations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 absolutely NOTHING wrong with that But it makes it tough at the poker table with the guys, it's just shopping, shopping, shopping. I don't mind being left out of the Seinfeld conversations either... and no the guys don't talk about sex in the city while playing poker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Yeah... but what aboot the professional wrestling conversations? It's a looooong list of things I choose not to talk about, and yes, rasslin is near the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perodimi Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Hey Guys, I must admit that when I first joined earlier this year, I just watched like a new kid on the block. A bit shy to engage I guess. I didn't even realize that I should've formally introduced myself. I now find myself visiting the site often and have jumped in now and then when I thought I could contribute something valuable. My lurking in the background was simply my way of being polite and respectful to a bunch of people I would like to meet and make friends with. I didn't want to turn heads by barging into a conversation amongst those who don't know me, again, a bit shy. It's sure nice to be here and I hope that sheds some light on things from my side anyways. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Here's my $0.02. I've been a member for years but rarely have anything to add. You guys usually have the problem solved before I can figure it out! When I do have something to add, I do, but normally just enjoy reading and learning. I do some reading of the board at home and some at work (OH OH)... And I usually don't log on. Mind you I read everyday! I guess I'm a lurker.... my bad. Should I log in first when I'm just pleasure reading? Doesn't really matter to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 It's a looooong list of things I choose not to talk about, and yes, rasslin is near the top. You and I have nothing further to discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I do know from personal experience that due to firewall restrictions, I can't log on at work, however I can view and read the posts as a guest. That may explain part of the number of perceived lurkers. Just my .02 Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simko Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 lurk lurk lurk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 You and I have nothing further to discuss... How 'bout fishin'. Topic options: Tiler v console live bait v lures troll v cast vertical hold v horizontal .... never mind... see you at Lakair, we can share a drink and not say a word, that way you won't think I have an accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well I also fall in "lurkers" category, but for me its more about reading and learning as I am novice to fishing. Don't have much to contribute while pros are talking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 You get out of it what you put in... If your lurking and getting your stuff enjoy. If you want more you ask. We have lots of knowledgeable people here and a few that just think they are ;0 Its no different than chatting at the launch ramp just little more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 So whos got marshmellows Im sure there are lots of guys that come and go and read and take. I for one have come to the point where I dont care. If some asks a spot to fish(with,n reason) I am going to give it to them. You can lead a man to fish,but can he catch them????????????????????????? If you understand that,then ya got nutt,n to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 How 'bout fishin'. Topic options: Tiler v console live bait v lures troll v cast vertical hold v horizontal Don't Forget Bait Caster v Spinner ...and the ever so popular legal or illegal MARSHMALLOWS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 We all learn from each other here. There aint no such thing as a Pro, even they keep learning. That's what fishing's all about! Cheers to y'all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 We all learn from each other here. There aint no such thing as a Pro, even they keep learning. That's what fishing's all about! Cheers to y'all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybren Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Don't Forget Bait Caster v Spinner ...and the ever so popular legal or illegal MARSHMALLOWS!!! And... Fly v everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 In my opinion "lurkers" excel at using the search function on the forums more than members (as a whole). I think what most non-members do is come to the site and check it out over a course of days/weeks/months and if they need info on something then they just use the search function of the forums. No need to sign up and get told that the same question was asked a week ago and feel like they are being gunned for right off the bat. What gets them to sign up in my opinion is when they need specific info on something like a certain lake that the search has failed to provide or if they need an opinion or info quickly and want to throw a question out there. But definitely I do agree that a lot of people probably see negative demeanors that some people throw out there and are hesitant to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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