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Lurk (Dungeons
Lurk, lurker, or lurking may refer to: * Lurker, a person who often reads discussions on internet networks but seldom contributes to them. * Lurk, a single long pole held with both hands, used in telemark skiing * Lurking variable, or a confounding variable, in statistics * Lorelei, nicknamed "Lurking Rock", a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine River near St. Goarshausen, Germany Entertainment * The Lurkers, 1970s English punk rock group * Lurk (Dungeons & Dragons) * Lurk, another name for a vampire in the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' spin-off comic ''Fray (comic), Fray'' * Lurk, a character in the 1972 British comedy film ''Up the Front'' * Lurk, another name for a Shadowspawn#Myrddraal, myrddraal, a fictional shadowspawn species in the ''Wheel of Time'' series * Lurk (TV series), ''Lurk'' (TV series), 2009 Chinese TV series * Lurking Unknown, a fictional Marvel Comics character * ''The Lurkers'', a 2004-2005 List of IDW Publishing publications#L, IDW Publishing comics series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lurker
In Internet culture, a lurker is typically a member of an online community who observes, but does not participate by posting or commenting. The exact definition depends on context. Lurkers make up a large proportion of all users in online communities. Lurking allows users to learn the conventions of an online community before they participate, improving their socialization when they eventually "de-lurk". However, a lack of social contact while lurking sometimes causes loneliness or apathy among lurkers. Lurkers are referred to using many names, including browsers, read-only participants, non-public participants, legitimate peripheral participants, vicarious learners, or sleepers. History Since the beginning of computer-mediated communication lurking has been a concern for community members. The term "lurk" can be traced back to when it was first used during the 14th century. The word referred to someone who would hide in concealment, often for an evil purpose. In the mid-1980s, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |