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Stop Lurking, Lurkers

Posted on 01/13/201103/20/2011 by Backpacking Dad

I’ve been told that today (Friday the 14th!!!!) is “Guilt-trip Your Lurkers Day”.

delurking-day 

I know you’re out there. Because although the usual cast of criminals comments pretty regularly here (and owing to which they are all invited over to my house the next time I make a ham), their numbers are dwarfed by that of you, the silent-but-violent majority.

I don’t want you to just say “hi”, though. If you’re a lurker (someone who hasn’t left a comment, say, in more than 3 months or fewer than 3 times last year) I want you to help me out.

Since you are provided all of this fabulous content for free (and I know you wanted to pay me for that post I wrote about Twitter Lists), and I don’t run ads, and you don’t leave comments, our relationship is a bit one-sided. So, in payment I require of you, Dear Lurkers, some blog prompts.

What would you, the audience, like me to write about?

You can also say “hi”.

But I prefer blog prompts.

Or you can pay me cash and we’ll speak no more about this “lurker” nonsense.

61 thoughts on “Stop Lurking, Lurkers”

  1. Happymommy says:
    01/13/2011 at 11:15 PM

    The pressure! Hi! Wait, you need more? As the kids gets older what are you doing for daddy time outside of the backpack? Lordy, I hope this is right!

  2. Happymommy says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:15 AM

    The pressure! Hi! Wait, you need more? As the kids gets older what are you doing for daddy time outside of the backpack? Lordy, I hope this is right!

  3. Happymommy says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:15 AM

    The pressure! Hi! Wait, you need more? As the kids gets older what are you doing for daddy time outside of the backpack? Lordy, I hope this is right!

  4. Debontherocks says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:23 AM

    3 times or within 3 months? That’s a lot of math. I mostly want you to do my math for me.

  5. Debontherocks says:
    01/13/2011 at 11:23 PM

    3 times or within 3 months? That's a lot of math. I mostly want you to do my math for me.

  6. Debontherocks says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:23 AM

    3 times or within 3 months? That’s a lot of math. I mostly want you to do my math for me.

  7. Anonymous says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:23 AM

    The type of backpack you prefer to use, and does ‘lurking via RSS feed’ count? ;)

  8. Anonymous says:
    01/13/2011 at 11:23 PM

    The type of backpack you prefer to use, and does 'lurking via RSS feed' count? ;)

  9. Anonymous says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:23 AM

    The type of backpack you prefer to use, and does ‘lurking via RSS feed’ count? ;)

  10. JoT says:
    01/13/2011 at 11:25 PM

    *Removes cloak of invisibility* (would delurk more, but for some reason Disqus plays silly buggers quite a bit on my netbook…)

    Hi from NZ :-)
    As someone who is not yet a mum, but is hoping to be in about 18 months time, what are the most exciting things you have discovered since becoming a dad?

  11. JoT says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:25 AM

    *Removes cloak of invisibility* (would delurk more, but for some reason Disqus plays silly buggers quite a bit on my netbook…)

    Hi from NZ :-)
    As someone who is not yet a mum, but is hoping to be in about 18 months time, what are the most exciting things you have discovered since becoming a dad?

  12. JoT says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:25 AM

    *Removes cloak of invisibility* (would delurk more, but for some reason Disqus plays silly buggers quite a bit on my netbook…)

    Hi from NZ :-)
    As someone who is not yet a mum, but is hoping to be in about 18 months time, what are the most exciting things you have discovered since becoming a dad?

  13. Dean Ouellette says:
    01/13/2011 at 11:28 PM

    Well not exactly sure I can be called a lurker, I only found your site last week. Love it, great things you are doing here and I hope I can do it on my site in the future too. Look forward to reading more and I will engage not lurk (or at least that is the plan)

  14. Dean Ouellette says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:28 AM

    Well not exactly sure I can be called a lurker, I only found your site last week. Love it, great things you are doing here and I hope I can do it on my site in the future too. Look forward to reading more and I will engage not lurk (or at least that is the plan)

  15. Dean Ouellette says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:28 AM

    Well not exactly sure I can be called a lurker, I only found your site last week. Love it, great things you are doing here and I hope I can do it on my site in the future too. Look forward to reading more and I will engage not lurk (or at least that is the plan)

  16. Monique C. says:
    01/14/2011 at 12:10 AM

    I've been a lurker since HomeHer, admittedly. I can't think of a good prompt yet, so for now…? Hi! :)

  17. Monique C. says:
    01/14/2011 at 7:10 AM

    I’ve been a lurker since HomeHer, admittedly. I can’t think of a good prompt yet, so for now…? Hi! :)

  18. OverclockedMom says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:16 AM

    Well HI!! I snuck on over from RazingMayhem.com I am not a frequent lurker, but I'm here so I can't leave without leaving a message.

  19. E Ben says:
    01/14/2011 at 4:06 AM

    I'm NOT a lurker. I'm a reader! Can't a guy just be a fa? Here's a blog prompt for you – what's it going to take to get you to shave that goat? Better not do it – you'd probably lose all your mommy lurkers. :)

  20. E Ben says:
    01/14/2011 at 11:06 AM

    I’m NOT a lurker. I’m a reader! Can’t a guy just be a fa? Here’s a blog prompt for you – what’s it going to take to get you to shave that goat? Better not do it – you’d probably lose all your mommy lurkers. :)

  21. Angela says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:02 AM

    I have to delurk AND think of a blog prompt too?! Too much pressure!

    That being said, what's the last thing that put you under pressure? Was it funny? I hope so, because sad things make me sad.

  22. Angela says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:02 PM

    I have to delurk AND think of a blog prompt too?! Too much pressure!

    That being said, what’s the last thing that put you under pressure? Was it funny? I hope so, because sad things make me sad.

  23. Angela says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:02 PM

    I have to delurk AND think of a blog prompt too?! Too much pressure!

    That being said, what’s the last thing that put you under pressure? Was it funny? I hope so, because sad things make me sad.

  24. Comfy Mom says:
    01/14/2011 at 6:10 AM

    My memory sucks. Have I commented in the last 3 months? Does replying to you on Twitter count or only blog comments? Though I do think I clear the 3 times in the past year qualification, though maybe not by a huge amount…

  25. Avitable says:
    01/14/2011 at 7:25 AM

    I'd like to hear about your detailed hair care regimen.

  26. sayschu says:
    01/14/2011 at 7:36 AM

    Are you going to have another baby?

    I'd settle for more recipes.

    ruv roo.

  27. Louise says:
    01/14/2011 at 7:40 AM

    Finally delurking… I like when you mercilessly bitchslap people/trends/cultural phenomena using the power of philosophy and watertight reasoning. Especially when it makes me giggle. More of the same, please.

  28. Cait says:
    01/14/2011 at 8:03 AM

    Yeah I've lurked for a while… I'm 25 and don't have kids but I do love them.

    1. Cait says:
      01/14/2011 at 8:05 AM

      Ack! I wasn't done commenting when I got interested in the "post as" button. Anyway, I always feel a little weird commenting since I don't have kids (yet) which explains the lurking. :)

      Prompts. Hmm. I got nothing. What are you planning to do about school for the kids as they get older- public, private, etc?

  29. Winn says:
    01/14/2011 at 8:12 AM

    I don't lurk… I stalk. You can thank me later.

  30. Melanie says:
    01/14/2011 at 8:14 AM

    Do you want more children? I have a son and daughter myself (though son born first) and although my life already seems hectic enough with swimming lessons, soccer and school (my kids are 5 & 2) and my husband and I feel like we are done having kids…. I do feel a bit sad that my daughter doesn't have a sister too, and that my son doesn't also have a brother.

  31. Jen Dopson says:
    01/14/2011 at 8:22 AM

    Not sure I count as a lurker since I just found this place earlier this week. But I'll shout out a little hello anyway.

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  33. Becky Hood says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:11 AM

    I read via google reader. I have left a comment or two. I didn't realize there was going to be a test, or I might have studied. Probably not though. I have a hard enough time trying to think of things to blog about at me own place, so really? Whatever you write I'll read. And maybe comment on.

  34. DrLori71 says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:14 AM

    You know how Oprah has those very special episodes about her favorite things? I want you to write about your favorite things, like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
    Happy Delurking Day!

  35. Headless Mom says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:16 AM

    I actually thought your Twitter lists post was great!

  36. Chrissy says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:21 AM

    I'm so guilty. I read, I laugh…i go about my business without leaving a comment. And then i curse when other people do that to me. There are words for people like me…hmmm…what are they again?

    Hmm…things to blog about. I dunno. I seem to mainly blog about my kids poop. Not the most interesting topic…but I just can't stop. Madness ensues. You should try it.

  37. OneZenMom says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:50 AM

    Boo.

    I can't even think of things to right about on my *own* blog lately, so I got nothin' on the prompt front. Oh, wait, there you go: Write (again) about writer's block. Go. Paid in Full.

  38. annettek says:
    01/14/2011 at 9:58 AM

    I probably haven't commented three times in the last three years, I guess that makes me a lurker. Not a chance I can give you a writing prompt, if I could do that I'd write on my own blog!

  39. Anonymous says:
    01/14/2011 at 10:16 AM

    Dear Daddy Blogger, You are funny hahaha! Please consider linking to my awesome blog.
    Okay sorry, I couldn't think of anything else. I come here or the funny and for the pictures of your gorgeous kids. Does that sound creepy? This is why I don't comment.

  40. The Momma says:
    01/14/2011 at 11:52 AM

    Well crap, I'm out of cash. I guess that means a prompt huh?

    Ok, what're your favorite non-backpacking things to do w kids?

  41. Jocelyne Pasman says:
    01/14/2011 at 12:16 PM

    I guess I lurk. I figure mostly that I followed you on Twitter because a friend who knew you from high school also followed you. And that's a pretty tenuous claim to commenting.

    I want to know more about Adrian. Classic second kid syndrome… how's he different? What are you doing differently (better? worse?) as a parent the second time around.

  42. Doug says:
    01/14/2011 at 12:19 PM

    I'm highly anticipating the rest of the post that ends 'Backpacking Dad 1. Wal-Mart cart return 0'!

    Thanks for all the laughs!

    P.S. Hi!

  43. Your Wife says:
    01/14/2011 at 12:19 PM

    I'd like you to blog about how I ALSO waited in line 45 minutes to see Rapunzel. It was not a DAD win, it was a PARENTING win.

    — Your Wife

  44. Sarah says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:22 PM

    Delurking….Hi! I have no prompts…I tried to start a blog at some point and couldn't figure out what to say. If I don't know what to say myself, I certainly don't know what to suggest for others! Although, I do enjoy hearing about the random excursions you take with the kids.

  45. Lisa says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi!

    I lurk. Well, I've commented maybe twice, ever. I've been reading for a long time, long enough I can't recall when I started.

    Um, as for a prompt, I am always happy to hear more about your Buffy fandom. Good stuff.

  46. Melba says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:32 PM

    Well I've tried to comment before but keep having technical difficulties doing so. So I took that as a sign that your blog has a mind of its own and will not accept my comments. I'm like 80% sure this comment won't post either, so I may be wasting time here.

    Oh and I got noooo suggestions. So… hi.

  47. Cking706 says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:40 PM

    Hi! I used to comment in the old days but have been blog free for awhile…However as I have been wandering around your world for a few hours now I figured I'd pay up! I would actually like you to post on…oh hell I can't believe I am going to admit this….What is Twitter and how does it work -for dummies…I think I am the last person on Earth that dosen't know and I am too embarressed after the "my cell phone stopped ringing two days ago"…"It's on vibrate Mom!" to ask my kids…

  48. RS says:
    01/14/2011 at 1:54 PM

    Hi, I'm a lurker who has now been forced to delurk and let me tell you, I do not relish taking off my invisibility cloak. Well, I read your blog because I from the bay area myself (so I could become a potential stalker) and also because I was fascinated to see a daddy on the Blog Her network. Blog prompts? How about a movie review?

  49. Karen6460 says:
    01/14/2011 at 2:15 PM

    I can see you've shamed many a lurker here by putting up this post. Therefore, I believe I will steal this post idea, as well as your cute de-lurker picture, and put the same thing on my blog. I'm sincerely HOPING I have some lurkers, because if all the people who read my posts already comment….that means I only have about three readers.

  50. The Domestic Goddess says:
    01/14/2011 at 2:30 PM

    How about the difference between an African and a European Swallow?

    The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything?

    Twilight Series: Useless dreck or prize-winning material?

  51. Inthefastlane says:
    01/14/2011 at 4:58 PM

    I have commented twice….but also stalk you on twitter. I think that you should write about….cats

  52. anna says:
    01/14/2011 at 5:53 PM

    HI!

  53. Loonstruck says:
    01/15/2011 at 3:39 AM

    Hmmm. I can't remember if I've left two or three comments in the last year. Shoot!

    Hi there! And you can write about… uh… daycare germs and their impeccable timing for when you actually have stuff to get done. One of them is in some kind of outside care, right? Or the end of teething for those of us with no light at the end of the tunnel.

  54. Colleen - amadisonmo says:
    01/15/2011 at 9:39 AM

    Geesh… you don't just want us to delurk but you also want blog prompts????
    Can't you just put an ad over there in the sidebar? Right under the recent comments? I'm sure one would totally fit. Perhaps Rick Astley would be willing to buy some ad space.

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  56. Seattledad says:
    01/15/2011 at 11:31 AM

    I lurk on occasion. Showing my blog face today.

  57. Goonsquadsarah says:
    01/15/2011 at 12:03 PM

    I would like you to write about the first concert you ever went to.

    You can also feel free to write about why I shouldn't end sentences in prepositions.

  58. Brian Friesen says:
    01/15/2011 at 11:36 PM

    You *do* know that you're spelling your son's name wrong, don't you? It's A-d-r-i-a-a-n, like my son's name. We all know that 'Adrian' is a town in Michigan, not a boy's name. Besides, 'Adrian' just looks funny. Please have his birth certificate changed to 'Adriaan' immediately. I am generously giving you 5 business days before I notify the authorities. Thank you for your cooperation.

  59. CdnJulie says:
    01/21/2011 at 3:11 AM

    Hmmm, I would like you to justify your poor choice in hockey teams. I mean, I applaud you on not supporting the Leafs…but Detroit? I just threw up a little.

  60. Stephanie N says:
    01/27/2011 at 5:00 PM

    I've been a devoted reader since before Adrian was conceived, but it has been ages since I commented. Here's why: I do most of my blog-reading in an iPhone app called "Byline." To comment, I need to open the post in Safari, and it takes FOREVER for the page to load, and even longer to type comments. I'd comment much more often if I could comment directly from the app, and swiftly. So, here's a prompt for you: Are there any blog-reading iPhone apps that enable you to comment quickly, directly from the app? And if there is more than one such app, which are the best and why? Because I really get a kick out of your product reviews… and because, why would I want to do this research myself when Backpacking Dad could do it for me? Though in truth, my favorite posts of yours are the ones when you talk about parenting. So if you decide not to use this (really boring) blog prompt, my feelings will not be hurt. Although… you wrote a coffee maker product review that was funny, so I think you could handle this.

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