Does this annoy you?

Doesn't bother me, I guess I don't even notice if someone's not posting once they join. I don't pay attention to the joining people, I guess. I notice if a particular frequent poster sometimes isn't around, but, even then, sometimes it takes someone else pointing it out. Why do you think it annoys you? Is it just a pet peeve? I mean, pet peeves usually are kinda petty and never make sense, and, can't be explained.....but, I was wondering if it was more than just a pet peeve and it really, genuinely upsets you. I don't really understand why it would, but, if it does, then it does. Me getting it isn't hardly the point, but, I'm curious. ;)

Can't say it ever bothers me really, but sometimes I see the family of a dog, cat, or pet of the day join and wish they might come share more with us about their pet! Some people join specifically to say something about one of the pets of the day, ask a health or behavior question, or even just post a memorial for their RB pets, but don't have the time or desire to make PT a regular part of their lives, and I understand that. :)

It doesn't bother me one bit, heck I don't even notice. I don't have the time to go & look & see who has or has not been posting.
I understand that everyones lives are different. A lot of folks have their own reasons. Some may be too busy to post often. Some may not have need to post often. And there are a lot of forums out there that are not so nice so if they want to take their time & look around to make sure all is safe & happy then so be it.

I must admit I'm a lurker and have been for years. I come here everyday, several times a day but just never post. I guess I just don't feel I have much to contribute and would prefer to see pictures of everyone else's furbabies.

I don't see what difference it makes. I lurked for over 2 years before I joined. About the only nitpick is that they might use an ID you wanted.:p

Nope it does not bother me at all, there are more important things to worry about in the world.

I go from loads of posting to just reading depending on the time I have... it is rare that I have enough to post anymore.

It doesn't bother me at all :)

don't really care.... it's thier loss.... not participating.

It doesnt bother me, I think some people just join forums and then they dont feel interested in them... When I joined PT I tought I would never have even ten posts...I joined lots of forums in wich that happened, but here I am....almost 300 posts!!!:D Hope some day I get the 1000...

Hmmm!!?? Not sure how I came up in this post, I've only been here a few months and I think I have contributed quite a bit with replies and I have posted a few threads. I didn't think of myself as a "lurker". There are threads that I don't respond to because I don't feel I have the knowledge to and there are some I simply don't see at the time. Sometimes I log on and forget to log off, so it may appear that I am browsing when I'm not. Sorry, if I have given the wrong impression to anyone.

I didn't realize that there were people posting under different names. That doesn't seem right.

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Hmmm!!?? Not sure how I came up in this post, I've only been here a few months and I think I have contributed quite a bit with replies and I have posted a few threads. I didn't think of myself as a "lurker". There are threads that I don't respond to because I don't feel I have the knowledge to and there are some I simply don't see at the time. Sometimes I log on and forget to log off, so it may appear that I am browsing when I'm not. Sorry, if I have given the wrong impression to anyone.

I didn't realize that there were people posting under different names. That doesn't seem right.

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i see you around all the time, you post WAY more than me! Not sure how you got mixed up in it...

Eeep, I'm a bit of a lurker though I don't see why it would bother anyone. There's a plethora of information here and mainly I do searches when I'm trying to learn something whether it be on recommendations on cat food or how to properly crate train my dog. I've made a few posts, but a big reason I'm here is because my girlfriend is very involved.

I also enjoy looking at pictures of other people's pets. :)

However, after attending the CA BBQ I am posting and lurking a bit more than before... though honestly, when school starts up again and I'm taking 18 credit hours and working part time I doubt I'll have much time to post.

Doesn't bother me at all and certainly doesn't anger me. Some people just have less time than others. I know there's sometimes when i've joined a message board I felt weird just reading it without being a member. It kind of feels like trespassing. While I may only post once or twice a month, I lurk often.

I'm definitely a lurker. I know it doesn't bother anyone. But I'd like to apologize for sometimes making threads, then not having enough time to come back, check on all the replies and reply myself.