Anx said:

I see.

Does that include ALL things popping up? Control Queens can't be that bad about it.




Seriously, I hope this doersn't make me look like a stalker. I've been called many things but that's a new one on me.

Just interested to know why now, particularly, everyone seems to be doing it.

Lurking is the new Logging On!

i'm just kidding about the stalker thing...but i never know when someone is lurking or not lurking, which i suppose is the intended purpose of lurking. i just figure if someone wants to interact with me, they will. if they don't wanna be bothered, i won't bother 'em. i don't really care if there's a reason they want to be left alone. if i asked them why they wanted to be left alone, i wouldn't be leaving them alone, would i?

Anx said:

There could be several, I suspect. Depends on which way you like your lurking, I guess.


I'd class it as 'being online - but not 'online' - yet retaining the ability to post'.

Of course, you could be lurking without actually posting. Just visiting the site. But I was thinking of the former.



Why you wanna go and open up that whole can of worms??!

onenitealone said:

but if you're logged on as you, aren't you not-lurking?

or are you talking about alter accounts made for lurking, like LurkyLoo542?

Anx said:

Indeed.

I guess the real reason I ask was because - sorry to anyone involved but I am not thinking of anyone in particular - I wondered whether it was because people are worried about how much time they spend here.

That's fair enough but - if it is the case - people are gonna know you're online anyway if you post a reply to a topic!

Sorry, I'm just thinking aloud. It always has disastrous consequences.

i'm not trying to pick on ya, honest i'm not!

i just always wonder about the whole lurking thing. it's like when people complain to me about when i don't answer my phone, yet they know i'm at home. maybe i just don't wanna pick up the damn phone! maybe i'm watching a movie or writing something! and anyone who knows me knows i hate talking on the phone. so where's the mystery?

i think people who have a natural inclination toward being very social and public have a hard time understanding people with a natural inclination toward being private and solitary. and vice versa, to be sure.

i'm getting all deep and stuff now.

Oh

Anx said:

Now I'm really confused.

I agree with that. What I'm referring to is when Orgers are actually logged on/signed in/whatever - i.e. putting your password and username in - but have gone into 'lurk' mode. (You can change your settings in your personal profile, I think)(I never knew about this until I asked someone how they could send me Orgnotes without actually being online ).

Basically, you're actually online - with the ability to view your account, read/make Orgnotes, etc - but it doesn't show you as being 'online'. (I've never done it so I assume this is an accurate description).

But I wouldn't dare ask Orgers why they're just visting the site, not logging on, and lurking that way! :faloff: That's up to them.

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

I'm gonna play you at your own game.

Anx said:

I know you're not! Don't worry.

I see what you mean. Maybe I didn't explain it very well. But you'd be surprised by how much you described me, actually. On one hand, I'd say I'm a very sociable, outgoing person. On the other, I'm quite a private, solitary person. Even if that seems totally contradictory. I only let those into my world who I want to let into my world. But we have good times in there! If that doesn't sound too pretentious. But I know what you're saying; I can see both sides of the coin.

I'm going to shut up now.

jerseykrs said:

You're not doing a very good job of it...

*cough* You're online! *cough*

onenitealone said:

i see whatcha mean, and to be honest, i don't think ANYone is 100% introvert or extrovert. if we had 100% solitude or lack of privacy all the time, we'd go completely

but on a more relevant note...i had no idea the org even had a lurk mode!

Fauxie said:

stealth mode?

Anx said:

I'm glad you understand what I mean. And you're right.

And now you know about 'lurk' mode.


See why I was so confused???

IstenSzek said:

onenitealone said:

i had to go and get all "org philosophy corner".

IstenSzek said:

Is that what you call it??

Anx said:

See, this is why I think we should be best friends. We won't ever call each other and we can just not send each other orgnotes or emails either. It'd be perfect!

CarrieMpls said:

onenitealone said:

well yes, it allows you to fly under the org radar (moderadar)

and drop posts in a manner of seconds before you log off again

Fauxie said:

i have a really close friend who lives in chicago, and who knows the drill, because she's the same way. we went to college together, we were roommates in new york together, and we even lived together in chicago for a while. the key to our friendship? WE IGNORE EACH OTHER.

but when the stars align and we feel like hanging out, we have a great time. we'll probably not-be-in-touch forever.
[Edited 6/14/06 6:44am]

Fauxie said:

Add me in there also! I hate talking on the phone and God knows why I ever log onto MSN messenger. I end up setting my status to "busy" or "away" all the time anyway.

IstenSzek said:

That's cute.

IstenSzek said:

You seem very skilled at it.

minneapolisgenius said:

Cool! Do you have a Yahoo messenger account? I'll add you and then never log on. You're my new best friend, along with Anx. This is likely the last reply you'll ever receive from me.

Seriously, I haven't picked up a telephone and called someone in 2006. I took a call a couple of days ago when my wife called me from the post office, but I've probably done that less than 10 times this year.

mysterious & inaccessible is where it's at. make 'em wonder...