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. OntheLambic

    OntheLambic Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2015 Connecticut

    I only lurk, that is until I come across a thread that has just started, then I post the most witty/controversial thing I can think of in order to garner the most likes...:rolling_eyes:

    I kid, probably 50/50, but it's mainly dominated by WBAYDN, love the sense of community in that thread.
     
  2. SteveB24

    SteveB24 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 New York

    very cool how (so far) the polling data of the first two choices are consistent with the third.
     
  3. John_Beeryman

    John_Beeryman Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2014 Virginia

    I post at least once a day, read it all day long. I have a problem.
     
  4. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I post about 5 times a day
     
  5. rgordon

    rgordon Pooh-Bah (2,701) Apr 26, 2012 North Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    I love reading this stuff and generally have a bit too much to say. I love the humor.
     
  6. Mehinaman

    Mehinaman Initiate (0) May 16, 2015 Washington
    Trader

    I joined a few weeks ago and this will be my 70th post so I guess I'm not going to be accused of being a lurker anytime soon. :slight_smile:

     
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  7. DoctorChugButterman

    DoctorChugButterman Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2014 New Hampshire

    I lurked for a couple years, created an account, lurked for another year and just recently started posting. I still don't post a lot as I always seem to be late to the conversation and any points I'd make have already been made. Plus as far as my beer knowledge goes I'm mostly full of shit.
     
  8. bigda83

    bigda83 Crusader (453) Feb 13, 2014 New York
    Trader

    I mainly come on to browse trade threads and read up on beer talk if I find the thread to be interesting. I'm far more in the lurker category, but I do post here and there when I have something to say. I usually only go into threads thatlook interesting or have a title that draws me in.
     
  9. RummyRedbeard

    RummyRedbeard Pundit (899) Mar 8, 2013 Colorado

    I like that your post is a perfect representation of this. Nicely done sir.
     
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  10. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Was this posted via phone? If so, props that endurance.
     
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  11. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I suspect there's a lot of folks that are only active in the trading forum. I know of a couple guys in my town who are active traders, but don't even look at the other forums. If that's happening in my small city, there's gotta be more from the larger cities.
     
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  12. guinness77

    guinness77 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 6, 2014 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    I lurked on the forums for a minute until I officially joined when someone asked a question in the Mid-Atlantic forum I knew the answer to. I was afraid to join because I talk enough about beer in "real life" and, yep, talk about it on-line just as much now.

    Posting-wise, I'd say I'm a WBAYDN regular at this point so I'm pretty consistent there. I'll chime in in my regional forum to tip off other local BAs where some beer may be or my opinion on a local brew. I'll throw my .02 into the occassion thread in this section but that's about it. 50/50, I guess.
     
  13. highdesertdrinker

    highdesertdrinker Pooh-Bah (2,706) Nov 5, 2012 Arizona
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Yeah, I remember that early June morning when you literally came out of nowhere like a lightning bolt, and we have all been the richer for your presence on here since!
     
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  14. Prager62

    Prager62 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,292) May 7, 2010 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Yes it was. In fact all my posts here are from my phone. My notebook is becoming as obsolete as my old desktop with every phone upgrade.:slight_frown: For the curious, I use the iPhone 6 plus. Cheers....
     
  15. Beerds

    Beerds Initiate (0) May 13, 2015 Alabama

    I visit multiple times a day but only post if I've got insight on the subject.
     
  16. deleted_user_950283

    deleted_user_950283 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2015
    Trader

    I started squawking the minute I made an account. :wink:
     
  17. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    Poster that the number goes up and quality goes down as I drink......as many have said.
     
  18. Mojo

    Mojo Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2012 Alabama
    Trader

    About 50/50 for me. Usually I post in threads like this where everyone is relevant to the discussion. If you are talking about Cantillon or other stuff I have no access to (then I never post.)

    I am on another (non beer related) forum where I have over 10,000 posts although I seldom post there anymore.
     
  19. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I'm online all day for work, so it breaks things up. Why not?
     
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  20. Retroman40

    Retroman40 Savant (1,098) Dec 7, 2013 Florida

    I'll only post if I think I have something relevant to say that is on topic. I do learn a lot from threads I don't post in though.
     
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