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February 26th, 2007 · 20 Comments

Alright Lurkers.. I KNOW You’re Out There..

Yeah, You.. You visit every day, look around a bit, but you don’t comment.. You think I don’t see you?? I do. I See Everything.. Including those who are here every day without even bothering to say “hi”. You LURK.

Random House Dictionary defines “Lurking” as:

*”to exist unperceived or unsuspected.”

*”to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.”

*and, my personal favorite - “Chiefly Computers. to observe an ongoing discussion without participating in it. “

So, time to “balls up” people.. All you “lurkers” out there, its time to say hello..

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20 responses so far ↓

  • Kai // Feb 26, 2007 at 2:09 am

    It’s kind of spooky sometimes when you think about it, isn’t it? Just a quick ‘hi’, that’s all we ask!

    I have a couple that have visited daily pretty much from the very start - they spend FOREVER looking around, and never say a word. I often wonder how they can read the same stuff over and over again.

    Personally, I think they must be coming to stare at your beautiful pictures. :-)

  • Ryan // Feb 26, 2007 at 2:18 am

    Well, I know who some of them are, and would love to just call them out on it by name, but, I suppose I’m a bit too nice to do that.. And yes, they are generally the ones who tend to go through basically every post, return, and re-read the posts again…

  • Sanni // Feb 26, 2007 at 6:23 am

    Hi Ryan!

    I saw your link @ Morgen´s blog - so welcome to Manic Monday! I hope you will feel better soon…

    Oh, and: “Hallo” from Germany =)

    San

  • Claire // Feb 26, 2007 at 7:05 am

    Ok Ryan, i am now thinking that i was hallucinating! I was sure that i came and left a comment on your manic?
    Have the meds made you go a bit loopy!

  • Margaret // Feb 26, 2007 at 7:05 am

    Well I’ll say “hi” again, although I do tend to lurk sometimes.

    Hope your feeling better!

  • empress bee (of the high sea) // Feb 26, 2007 at 8:18 am

    no lurker here, first time visitor and here from claire’s! but i do agree with you, i have posted about lurkers too. sometimes i get really creeped out. i mean i love to blog but then you see people reading it and they are silent and then leave. well, just leave a note and say hi or something for gosh sakes! nice blog….

    smiles, bee

  • Ryan // Feb 26, 2007 at 9:35 am

    Sorry Everyone! I accidentally switched my “Manic Monday” post status from publish to “private” status, therefore making it invisible to visitors.. Not sure how this happened but I apologize for the confusion..

    Ryan

  • waspgoddess // Feb 26, 2007 at 10:17 am

    Being one of your chatterboxes I doubt that I qualify as a lurker… and here is proof.

  • Claire // Feb 26, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Ok my hands are up, i lurk!

  • Morgen // Feb 26, 2007 at 12:52 pm

    Hi Ryan!
    I see you’re a bit feisty today - hope that means you’re feeling better!
    I was one lurker last night — from my home computer, I was unable to leave a comment. But I’m here NOW to say THANK YOU for participating in Manic Monday, and for outing lurkers!
    cheers,
    Manic Mo
    Manic Monday

  • amy // Feb 26, 2007 at 12:58 pm

    I have been here before but Im not sure I am a lurker since I have commented before.. I love to visit here!

  • Vic Grace // Feb 26, 2007 at 1:56 pm

    Thanks for leaving a message I truly appreciate it. It is so encouraging when people leave a message although I guess I am guilty of lurking on occasion. If I have no comment I usually don’t but I suppose a Hi is always acceptable. Will put you on my blogs to visit. Thanks again

  • Travis // Feb 26, 2007 at 8:56 pm

    This is my first visit - drawn here by your Manic Monday post. I’ll bookmark ya and cruise back by.

  • JC // Feb 27, 2007 at 3:00 pm

    lol…
    from an observer who enjoys your posts… yo!

  • Gene Bach // Feb 28, 2007 at 12:57 am

    I have lurked…but I have left some comments.

    Got a new camera coming Ryan. Cannon Rebel XTI with a couple of good lenses. Now I just have to learn how to use it. LOL!

  • Vicky // Feb 28, 2007 at 1:06 am

    I had to make a private blog because of certain lurkers, so I know how you feel. I try to comment on all blogs I visit, but sometimes, ok I liked.. almost all the time, the kids keep me busy.

  • webduck // Feb 28, 2007 at 1:52 pm

    Hello! Sorry you have been sick with the strep throat thing. I am leaving a comment to say I like your site and I hope you get to feeling better. :)

  • Tami Young // Mar 1, 2007 at 2:23 am

    I love how you caught the snow blowing off the roof. As much as I don’t like the snow (mostly driving in it and the cold), I really love it’s beauty! Good stuff!!

  • Susie // Mar 1, 2007 at 1:43 pm

    Alright, I’m de-lurking.

    “Hi, Ryan!” =P

  • eliza // Mar 1, 2007 at 5:41 pm

    hmmm.. i must admit i have lurked.. wahhahahah!

    so here you go.. Hi Ryan!!!

    great post! eye opener for lurkers!!!

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