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What (who) is lurker - definition

PASSIVE PARTICIPANT OF A NEWSGROUP, A FORUM OR A MAILING LIST
Lurking; Lurk (Gaia Online); Lurk (internet forums); Lurkers; De-lurk; Lurking (internet); Lurk moar; Ghost follower

lurker         
A person who lurks.
Look at that lurker in the corner.
lurker         
Lurker         
·noun One who lurks.
II. Lurker ·noun A small fishing boat.

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Lurker

In Internet culture, a lurker is typically a member of an online community who observes, but does not participate. The exact definition depends on context. Lurkers make up a large proportion of all users in online communities. Lurking allows users to learn the conventions of an online community before they participate, improving their socialization when they eventually "de-lurk". However, a lack of social contact while lurking sometimes causes loneliness or apathy among lurkers.

Lurkers are referred to using many names, including browsers, read-only participants, non-public participants, legitimate peripheral participants, vicarious learners, or sleepers.