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Definition of «lurker»

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In the context of online communities, a lurker is someone who frequently reads discussions and consumes content but never posts or interacts. While not inherently negative, the term distinguishes passive observers from active participants in forums, Discord servers, or subreddits. Many platforms have a high percentage of lurkers who provide the 'silent' majority of the audience.

Example

> I've been a lurker on this sub for three years, but I finally decided to make an account and comment.

> The group chat has 20 people, but 15 of them are just lurkers who never say anything.


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