Re: OT: iris-list lurking

All I can say is,"DITTO!" to Jen's message!
Lynne in Solvang, where the summer has been exceptionally mild. Whoopee!
-----Original Message-----
From: jobrien@utk.edu <jobrien@utk.edu>
To: iris-talk@egroups.com <iris-talk@egroups.com>
Date: Monday, July 17, 2000 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: [iris-talk] OT: iris-list lurking


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><Why are you out there
>lurking and not writing occassionally?
>Now is your chance!>
>
>Jan, et al - I guess that I am a "lurker" and have actually been enjoying
>this conversation a lot, especially since it applies to me. I have been on
>the list for a few months, and the only message I have posted was my
>opening bio (for which I am proud to say I used the correct subject tag,
>thank you very much).
>
>I am extremely new to iris growing, and have to admit that I have learned
>an incredible amount just by "lurking" and comprehending other people's
>questions/responses. Often, my questions are asked or answered before I
>have a chance to type; that is the nature of chatting with over 500 people.
>Eventually, a question will appear more than once and since I have been
>here for a few months, I get my answer.
>
><With 500+ people on the list it appears there are over 300 lurkers.
>Perhaps we need to ask ourselves why?
>
>Some reasons I can think of are:
>1. Just like to read, and not participate.
>2. Wish to remain anonymous.
>3. Only read their archives once a week, and any threads they might have
>contributed to have run thin.
>4. Have difficulty with subject headings and fear reprimands.
>5. Are afraid of asking stupid questions.
>6. Have set no mail, rather than unsubscribe, and only appear to be
>members.
>7. Could answer a question but don't have time, or think someone else might
>be more knowledgeable.
>8. Have become so hooked on irises through their participation on this
>list,
>that they no longer have time to write to the list :-)>
>
>I think all of your reasons are correct (especially #4 or #5). But one that
>applies to me should be #9 - the only access to e-mail and the internet is
>at work, and the member becomes a lurker b/c of the hustle and bustle of
>the job, or the fear of getting in trouble with the boss for using company
>e-mail for private purposes!
>
>I also believe that everyone should keep in mind that some of us lurkers
>are new to the iris and/or this group, and do not intend to repeat and
>rehash things that have been discussed over and over again. And believe me,
>I have used the archives plenty of times, but we are human and would
>sometimes enjoy a human response! Sometimes I have been frightened out of
>my mind to ask simple questions. I know, I know, I shouldn't be, but after
>reading some exchanges, I am!
>
>However, I do enjoy this group very much and enjoy reading about everyone's
>experiences. Thanks to everyone who do a great job to keep this group
>"alive"! And maybe I'll get enough guts to ask another question or make
>another comment soon.
>
>Best wishes to all
>
>Jen O'Brien
>Knoxville, TN
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