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Originally Posted by MsMellow
Hey D, let me ask you a question. What about the people who are here trying to take everything in before actually posting? Are they considered parasites? I mean there's a LOT here to read, take in and catch up on, especially for somebody new. Im speaking from experience and I STILL haven't peeped everything. I've made quite a few posts though, but what about the folks who aren't as gung-ho as I am? Some people are shy, and might need to feel the board and it's members out first. At AO we call them Lookie Lous. They mean you no harm they just like to lurk around and mostly read.
Im just saying, isn't there a possibility that everybody here who doesn't post isn't here for an ulterior motive? I know you said you have ways of knowing but how can you be sure?
Not trying to start any trouble, but just asking.
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MsMellow, I am glad someone asked this question. I won't delete someone account just because they are not posting. I have built at least a dozen boards, and I have gotten pretty good at spotting parasites. Without giving hints to my techniques, let's just say that those who never intend on posting, but only want to 'spy', act totally different from users that are honest browsers. So rest assured, no innocent accounts will be affected.
'lookie lous' as you described them will not be affected by this.
But it has to be done. Because people need to know that AfroChat is not about the drama, and will not be apart of the immaturity and the hate. And people that walk around in your yard peeping in windows, but never want to knock on the door and greet themselves are undeserving of your hospitality and a community such as AfroChat.
So, I don't mean to offend or alarm anyone. I'm just doing all that I can to protect this community from outside negative influences, while allowing those who sincerely wish to be a part of this do so. See, I learn from the mistakes of other online-communities.