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Originally posted by balon0
Well isnt it true when ever anyone opens that thread, it counts as a view? It could be just the same people who replied are viewing the thread over and over again just to read any other followups on it. I often check threads that interests me at least 10 to 20 times a day. And sure I reply but not everytime i view it.
Originally posted by Icarus Rising
Of course not. Just pointy out that 99%+ seems like alot of apathy or something, even taking into account re-reads and multiple replies.
You got an ax to grind or something? Bone to pick with me?
(Snips) Originally posted by Icarus Rising
We all have something to say . . . The important thing, to me, is that people post freely without the concern of being labeled inane or pointless. . . Every member is entitled to share their opinion or comments . . .
Originally posted by Icarus Rising
It appears there may be a major conspiracy active right here on ATS
It has to do with the 99%+ viewers of the average thread that don't have a reply.
Are that many just not interested? Why would they even click on the thread, then? No comment for 99%. That seems statistically remote to me. Everybody has an opinion, Tupac said so. Why don't more people who read them respond to threads? Even when there are responses, most of them are back and forth between a couple or three people. Why don't more readers respond?
Do they have a motive to monitor? Keeping an eye on things? A vicarious TV bred dis-association that precludes actual interaction? What is it? I am curious. Partly because I'm a strong believer in symbiotic relationships, and partly because I like to challenge perceived apathy in all its forms, if that is what this is.
Nobody will know unless you lurkers hanging around out there respond to this or another thread and explain yourselves! Don't be thread parasites. Engage in the discussion or mind your own business!
I'm being harsher than I really feel or intend in order to try and stir some passion in the leeching lurkers.
Show yourselves!
Originally posted by Icarus Rising
Spoken like a true ATSer! Well met. That is exactly the thing that keeps this site so interesting.
Originally posted by Icarus Rising
..............confused silence (not necessarily a bad thing), ulterior motives (big brother had better be watching)? Don't be shy, let it fly! If you have questions, pick the appropriate forum and ask 'em. Do a search, read and add to existing threads. Start a new one. Go for it.
MauiStacey, thanks for the shout out. You rock.
Originally posted by ROMAD
Busted but not because you would think. I work for the Air Force and don't think it is appropriete to comment on things.
Originally posted by Lady of the Lake
Originally posted by ROMAD
Busted but not because you would think. I work for the Air Force and don't think it is appropriete to comment on things.
What has working for the Air Force got to do with you posting or not - unless of course you are logging at work.
Originally posted by ixc77
in a way, this site is just another form of entertainment under the guise of intellectual discussion.
Originally posted by xenofab
I certainly qualify as a "lurker".
I visit ATS for information and to remind
myself that others are also interested in
the "far out stuff" which i think about.
I guess one reason I have hestitated to
start a thread is that it seems there's always
someone who "lives" on ATS who will reply,
"oh, we've already spoken about that . . . . "
this sorta stuff makes it less attractive to reply/post.