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by mentalpiracy
3325 days ago
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Lurking encourages user participation in the long run. Sure, a few people will be early adopters and begin contributing with enthusiasm, but a larger chunk of users prefer to consume content passively before making the decision that contributing is worth it for them. Turning away your potential audience with an immediate demand to register is a great way to make sure your content isn't read. |
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I bet most folks started to use HN after they lurked for a while. I think it's not uncommon to lurk for weeks or months first before one decides to join.