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Lurker

usgb/ˈlɜːrkər/Volume
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Online Participation

A 'lurker' typically observes without joining online discussions or activities.

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Even though she logs in daily, she's more of a lurker in the chat room.
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Negative Implication

'Lurker' can suggest disapproval when someone is expected to participate but doesn't.

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Don't be a lurker; share your thoughts with the group!
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Neutral Observation

Sometimes 'lurker' just means observing quietly, without any negative feeling.

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As a lurker, she learned a lot from the online seminar.
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