Poll: lurkers vs. posters

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Orca, May 27, 2015.

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On BA, are you primarily a lurker or a poster?

  1. Lurker: I never (or seldom) post comments in threads

    138 vote(s)
    30.2%

  2. Poster: I frequently post comments in threads

    89 vote(s)
    19.5%

  3. About 50:50

    230 vote(s)
    50.3%
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  1. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I've sometimes wondered what percentage of folks on here rarely or never post in the threads, but just silently read the content and move on. Since you can vote in a poll without posting, I figured this would be a good way to gauge different types of participation/use on the site. So vote away!

    But posters, please say something insightful every once in a while to keep the thread alive. Thanks.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Orca, May 27, 2015
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  2. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I lurked for a couple years before I joined. This was the first online site I ever joined.
     
    #2 paulys55, May 27, 2015
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  3. TreeBear

    TreeBear Initiate (0) May 29, 2014 Oregon

    I guess about 50:50. I only try and post if I have something productive to say. Or if I've had a couple of beers.
     
    #3 TreeBear, May 27, 2015
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  4. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,446) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I'm always posting when I'm drinking.
     
    #4 Benish, May 27, 2015
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  5. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    about 50:50 so if I was 100% I'd have over 1500 posts I just realized.
     
    #5 rather, May 27, 2015
  6. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    That's funny, I take the opposite approach.
     
    #6 Orca, May 27, 2015
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  7. Hopgoddess312

    Hopgoddess312 Pundit (868) Jan 17, 2014 Colorado
    Trader

    I can't lurk very often. Seeing all the great beers people are drinking makes me want one too, and then I've got to post!
     
    #7 Hopgoddess312, May 27, 2015
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  8. machalel

    machalel Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 Australia

    Same here.

    Heaps of threads are US specific, so obviously I have no input :wink:
     
    #8 machalel, May 27, 2015
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  9. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I feel the same way about most beers discussed on here that are brewed east of Idaho.
     
    #9 Orca, May 27, 2015
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  10. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    I would say more like 70-30. I enjoy reading and give a lot of likes but I usually throw my 2 cents worth in as well. That being said, there are some awesome talented and educated folks on here that I follow and after reading their amazing words of wit I realize I got nothing....
     
    #10 Geuzedad, May 27, 2015
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  11. KeithE

    KeithE Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2013 Illinois

    I checked the 50/50 box but honestly if I go on the site for 30 minutes or so maybe I'll post just one thing so it is a lot less than 50/50 but i didn't feel the other choices applied to me. If I don't have something to add that would be interesting for other people I don't post anything. Now looking at what I just said I have no idea why I just posted this!
     
    #11 KeithE, May 27, 2015
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  12. mohawk5

    mohawk5 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2014 New Jersey

    Most of the threads here are redundant or just plain inane so I abstain from those.
     
    #12 mohawk5, May 27, 2015
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  13. MakeMineADoubleJack

    MakeMineADoubleJack Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2014 North Carolina

    As Frank Zappa once said, "I figure the odds be fifty-fifty."
     
    #13 MakeMineADoubleJack, May 27, 2015
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  14. mabermud

    mabermud Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2006 Washington

    Make some of your own threads. I am sure some of us would like to hear a few things coming from an Aussie. Especially after you have knocked back a few.
     
    #14 mabermud, May 27, 2015
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  15. SadMachine

    SadMachine Grand Pooh-Bah (3,220) Mar 14, 2011 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I lurked for several years, but once I started posting, and especially when I started trading, I've continued at a steady clip. I don't post a ton, but certainly more than 50:50.
     
    #15 SadMachine, May 27, 2015
  16. Jsteez

    Jsteez Savant (1,233) Apr 28, 2012 Utah

    50/50 here. But, there are times when some of the forums are not worth posting on as I see many people saying the same things over and over. All due respect to everyone, however. I usually lurk and try to think of something original say, but many times I am at a loss for words...
    But, in contrary to my above thought, I will go ahead and post something that someone else said: I love posting when drinking!
     
    #16 Jsteez, May 27, 2015
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  17. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Lurked for a long time, even before I registered.

    Now, I get chatty when I drink.
     
    #17 Tripel_Threat, May 27, 2015
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  18. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I stopped posting on a regular basis because, life. And I'm easily distracted. But tonight, for some reason, I've chimed in on a few forums already! Go figure. @Tripel_Threat, I think you're on to something...
     
    #18 elNopalero, May 27, 2015
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  19. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
    Trader

    Lurked for a half a year or so then started trying new shit all the time and talking to u guys. You gotta post, everyone's so cool here. We all have the same hobby. I have no friends that drink this stuff but I got all you guys!!
     
    #19 Ipaupaweallpa, May 27, 2015
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  20. Whimpers

    Whimpers Savant (1,153) Dec 17, 2010 New York

    I read the forums daily but only post 3-4 times a week and 90% of the time it's in the WBAYDN threads.
     
    #20 Whimpers, May 27, 2015
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