Likes given and likes received

[Ruth]

Monica, I guess you would call me a 'lurker', one who prefers to read the posts and absorb. I very seldom post, maybe it's because everything is so complex and fluid, or I just prefer not to. I like the like button as it gives me the opportunity to participate, as you mentioned as a reason to include it. I'm a little confused about the term lurker though, it makes me feel somewhat unwelcome, I am sure it's not intended

It's just a term, used to define something. It was certainly never intended to make anyone feel unwelcome! You are absolutely always welcome, RonAl!!!

In forum lingo, lurker just means someone who chooses to read the forum but not actively post. There is no negativity intended.

But if you can suggest an alternative term, please do! Would you prefer 'inactive'? Although, that isn't really accurate, since reading the forum is still an activity. Inactive usually refers to someone who isn't even visiting the forum at all.

What term do you suggest we use?

maybe it could be discussed what everyones obligations are that join this forum.
love/light Ronal

There are no obligations to joining the forum, other than adhering to the forum guidelines. It's perfectly fine to read the forum without posting anything.

It would help us, though, if we had a more acceptable term to distinguish that. I had thought lurker was the standard term used in cyberspace, and there wasn't any negative connotation. Again, please do suggest a more acceptable term.

As an alternate term, how about simply "silent student" or "quiet student"?

Tenet Nosce, I that the "Like My Status" remixer was toasting us with a Shiner Bock!