Someone earlier mentioned a similar thing about them seeming to be "Americanisms" and to me, this being being Diabetes.Co. UK, we should be using British terms...if we really need "labels" at all...."Lurkers" (at least by my definition) are people (generally) too private to post until they find their feet. Seen in on so many US forums it's not funny. Not my modus operandi mind you, but it happens.
Someone earlier mentioned a similar thing about them seeming to be "Americanisms" and to me, this being being Diabetes.Co. UK, we should be using British terms...if we really need "labels" at all....
Welcoming of course, as we do, members from all over the world
When I first joined I was new to forums so I didn't know that the labels really meant nothing at all...they made me trust replies from regulars and legends.... Whereas I've since found that some just like to post a lot and full of bull.....
My "status" is probably accounted for by as many posts on chatty threads as the ones on the diabetes threads ....
True, but same goes for AmericanismNot everyone is "familiar" with British terms. The definition of "lurker" in the US is the same as it is in Australia. It does not imply anything sinister at all. Sheesh.
Mike
I don't give a **** really as long as you folks help me when I need it and I can help others when they need it .
Does it really matter
True, but same goes for Americanism. Just meant that UK site....UK terms..... No offence meant to any one.... But "lurking" in the UK is something done when misdeeds are likely to be committed, it IS with evil intent...
Thank you RRB, my interpretation of the word was correct then................A somewhat sinister term in the English language, To Lurk:-
Dictionary
lurk
: to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful
computers : to read messages written by other people on the Internet in a newsgroup, chat room, etc., without writing any messages yourself
As I was the one that started this thread, I'm hoping to receive an explanation asap, however a reply directed to all of us who have posted would be perfectly acceptable. I suspect though there is an large overhaul going on, Legends and Seniors disappearing, Lurkers and Rookies coming in and they probably haven't finished yetAny one heard from anyone at HQ yet, per chance
As I was the one that started this thread, I'm hoping to receive an explanation asap, however a reply directed to all of us who have posted would be perfectly acceptable. I suspect though there is an large overhaul going on, Legends and Seniors disappearing, Lurkers and Rookies coming in and they probably haven't finished yet
I don't know if I'd call it an upgrade, more like a downgradeProbably just a forum software upgrade.
Your right it does BUG a lot of people and it would be nice to know in advance or even why it's going to happen so I'll take it that my hands have been slapped and I will say sorry .Probably not Jayjay, but it was the way it was done, I do think that it bugs people ( it does me,it's my bee in the bonnet syndrome again )
Look how many responses there have been on this thread and look at the responses to this thread posted by Admin on 23 April 2015, http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/how-has-the-forum-helped-you.75995/, says a lot, doesn't it
Any one heard from anyone at HQ yet, per chance
That's goodNone taken ...... thanks for thatInterpretations can be easily lost between countries. Lurkers (as we know them) simply search websites.
"Trawlers" (as we label them) are entirely different. I have to keep up with your "lingo", that of the US as well as reminding myself that I can't speak in my own lest it might be taken the wrong way. In effect, three languages with subtle and different overtones
Your right it does BUG a lot of people and it would be nice to know in advance or even why it's going to happen so I'll take it that my hands have been slapped and I will say sorry .
That's good. You're one of the nice guys and I wouldn't have wanted to cause any upset....
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