On behalf of the Mods and Admins of Swfans...

[Sanis Prent]

<font size=5>Happy 100th lurk sighting!!!</font>

Yes, we realize that it's been months and months since your last post, yet you still come by nearly every day just to "check up". Why don't you come on, and take a bow, and have some cake!

Even though your account name is "hidden", there are friendly folks still thinking about you :) So, don't be a stranger for once...and enjoy your Happy Lurk Party :mneh

[Dasquian Belargic]

:rolleyes

[Marcus Telcontar]

WTF are choo talking about Willis?

[ReaperFett]

*Raises a glass*

To the lurkmeister! :)

[imported_Grev Drasen]

Who?

[Sanis Prent]

Who indeed? :)

Come on down, mystery person :) Reveal yourself!

[Navaria Tarkin]

:D

a toast! wo0t!

[Morgan Evanar]

Oh my. Caught!

[Xazor Elessar]

WTF? o_O

[ReaperFett]

Where are your manners? COgnratulate ____________! ;)

[Xazor Elessar]

WHO??? CONGRATS TO WHO??? :rolleyes

[imported_Grev Drasen]

_, duh. :|

[Dae Jinn]

_. who is a constant lurker, but Mods and Admins can see him :\

[Morgan Evanar]

Her, Dae.

Come out, with all of your infamy!

[imported_Grev Drasen]

_, hmm?

Can I buy a vowel?

[ReaperFett]

No :)

[Morgan Evanar]

No, but you can buy this monkey.

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

:lol

[Darth Turbogeek]

Dont want no frelling monkeh

[Dae Jinn]

A chick with the name _? o_O I have no clue who that is, and shouldn't Marcus be able to see this person, since he is a Mod?


*steals the monkey and makes it wear rollerskates* :mischief

[ReaperFett]

It wasnt told, so you wont get told. Now, congratulate _____ you inconsiderates! :)

[Morgan Evanar]

Originally posted by Dae Jinn
A chick with the name _? o_O I have no clue who that is, and shouldn't Marcus be able to see this person, since he is a Mod?


*steals the monkey and makes it wear rollerskates* :mischief

Mark is a group board mod, not a global one.

[Xazor Elessar]

_??? The only person I know who's name starts with _ is _______. :\ Her??? *sigh* Guess I'll never know. :(

[Marcus Telcontar]

Don't ask me, I no nuttin.

[Alpha]

Congrats whoever you are!!! :)

[Navaria Tarkin]

No, it's not my ebil self :p

[Turcyn Rorke]

______ is the only one that comes to mind.

[Dae Jinn]

:eek! ______??!!? Wha??? Weirdness!

[ReaperFett]

Maybe it was, maybe it wasnt. No fun if you keep guessing :)

[Turcyn Rorke]

Ah, you bastard.

Was I right or something?

[Figrin D'an]

And I'm sure this thread is going to make said person more comfortable and convince him/her to being posting again. :rolleyes

Smooth, people... real smooth...

[Xazor Elessar]

:rolleyes Whatever, I'm tired of guessing. :lol

[Marcus Telcontar]

This thread needs a decent hijack

[imported_Grev Drasen]

This thread needs answers.

Where are you _?

[Taylor Millard]

*rasises his glass of Boddington's to the ever lovin' _

[Loki Ahmrah]

Originally posted by Marcus Elessar
This thread needs a decent hijack

Amen.

[Sigil Roland]

Untill this mystery person decides to come out, I'll dance the lurking dance of disco!

*Gets his grove on!*

[Shawn]

And I'm sure this thread is going to make said person more comfortable and convince him/her to being posting again.

Smooth, people... real smooth...Like that was ever really the intention. :p

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by Shawn
Like that was ever really the intention. :p


No, but wouldn't you agree it's just a little bit on the childish side?

[Sigil Roland]

Originally posted by Figrin D'an
No, but wouldn't you agree it's just a little bit on the childish side?

The fact is I'd like to know who is keeping tabs of whos lurking, after all I am paranoid enough to think that someone is trying to control my mind with their Cable TV Remote.

*Still Dancing!*

[ReaperFett]

I dont see posting that someone has hit 100 lurk spottings is childish. I see it as having a bit of fun.

[Sigil Roland]

Great, lets have fun then... Who is this magical lurker?

[ReaperFett]

You stopped dancing :)

[Sigil Roland]

*Changes music*
No I didn't.
*Starts to Square Dance.*

[Silus Xilarian]

*hears a Banjo*

*makes a pre-emptive retreat*

[Figrin D'an]

Originally posted by ReaperFett
I dont see posting that someone has hit 100 lurk spottings is childish. I see it as having a bit of fun.

Having fun at someone elses expense, maybe. I just don't see the need point out something like that. So the person wants to lurk and maybe read some threads. That's the person's perogative. The person isn't causing trouble, or doing anything harmful. Let them lurk and read. If the person wants to be pointed out, they'll log in and make themselves publically visible in the "whos online" display.

But, whatever... have fun. I'll let you to it.

[imported_Gerbo Lang]

I'm wondering if said person can even post here anymore?

[Loki Ahmrah]

Agree with Figrin, I do. A reason, said lurker remains invisible, there is.

[imported_Gerbo Lang]

actaully me think me knows who it is and it isn't who I origanly though tit was.

[Morgan Evanar]

Originally posted by Loki Ahmrah
Agree with Figrin, I do. A reason, said lurker remains invisible, there is.

IMO the lurker is a coward.

[Sigil Roland]

Originally posted by Gerbo Lang
actaully me think me knows who it is and it isn't who I origanly though tit was.

Uh ok.. I'm glad someone has an idea of who it is.

*Still dancing to good old Banjo music.*

[imported_Gerbo Lang]

Actaully I'm pretty sure its this person by about 85%.

[Sigil Roland]

*Stops dancing.*
Ok then.... I'm glad this went from a fun celebration to a convo about who it is since this person ovbiously doesn't want to be known.

*Starts dancing to Rag time music.*

[imported_Gerbo Lang]

its not that this person doesn't want to be know. they just don't want to be associated with SWfans.

[Sorreessa Tarrineezi]

o_O hmm, got an idea finally.....

[Nathanial K'cansce]

This thread needent be here.

Isn't that the whole purpose for being invisible? So they can lurk on the board without having the common folk know they are there. So they might have a peaceful time lurking or posting or whatnot?

I just see this as an abuse of power and an invasion of privacy. Especially giving out the first letter of said poster's name.

Bad form.... bad form.

[Xazor Elessar]

Ooooooo, I know who it is now. I think you guys shouldn't have this thread -- they obviously want to lurk and so let them! *sigh* Really, picking at them and calling them a coward is not something we at SWFans should be known for. :\

[Obiwan2 Kenobi]

Agree with Figrin I do....

[Figrin D'an]

Well said, both Snack and Xazor.

[Morgan Evanar]

If someone lurks for months and months without posting, well, it just becomes kinda funny.

[Keerrourri Feessaarro]

There are 26 letters in the alphabet and a billion more posters on the forum. There's enough anonymity for said poster to remain lurking. The red carpet has simply been rolled out, is all.

If the poster wishes to post, they will. If they wish to lurk, they will, and nobody will be the wiser.

[Sean Piett]

Agreed.

[Jedi Master Leia Solo]

Sorry I honestly don't get the big deal behind lurking. It is a person's option to be invisible or not, right?

If not..well hey, no one should have the option to be invisible then. Why bother having the option?

Quite honestly...I dont get the big deal.

[Liu Fong]

I don't care who the person is, or why they're lurking. But I find a celebration of lurking to be quite hilarious. :lol

[Keerrourri Feessaarro]

Its all in jest. Essentially, a few months ago, the staff noticed that this person was lurking on a regular basis (ie, every day), but not posting at all. We decided that if said poster was seen lurking over 100 times, that we'd throw a welcome party. :)

[Nathanial K'cansce]

If someone lurks for months and months without posting, well, it just becomes kinda funny.

What's wrong with just reading what people write here? Maybe they just like reading the storylines that are occuring here.


There are 26 letters in the alphabet and a billion more posters on the forum. There's enough anonymity for said poster to remain lurking.

I can give you the names of 5 people in this thread whom could instantly tell who this thread was a about. There is hardly any anonymity with those who have any idea about things.


If the poster wishes to post, they will. If they wish to lurk, they will, and nobody will be the wiser.

Agreed, so my question is, why this thread was started? Just seems like a poker to keep the fire warm.


And jest or not, I believe it crosses a line when they are being called cowards and the like.

Just my two cents.

[Jedi Master Leia Solo]

But...maybe the person didn't take it that way ya know Charley.
Its like making fun of that lil kid in school and just plain embarrassing them. Ya know?

As a friend, I am telling you I was a lil surprised by this thread.

[Zeke]

Side note: OMG, it's LEIA!

On topic comment: Only one way to know what this person thinks, and that's if they PM someone or post here. I say we don't worry with it.

[Jedi Master Leia Solo]

Hi Zeke

But Zeke that is not the case. People's feelings should be considered first. Not after the fact.

If thats the case...HECK...I've lurked recently myself. See my point. That's all I am trying to say.

[Keerrourri Feessaarro]

Agreed. If the poster has any concerns regarding the thread, they may make them known and they will be acted on.

Perhaps, Leia...but not every day for the past six months.

[Figrin D'an]

And what if the person doesn't take it in jest? What if the person thinks it's an attempt to slight and embarass him/her?

Regardless of the degree of anonymity that you believe is present, people talk... they ponder, they speculate, and they talk. It won't take long for them to put the pieces together and figure out to whom it is this thread refers.

I find this thread thoroughly inappropriate, regardless of the intended jest. It just serves to give the board, and the staff, a bad reputation.


I've spoken my mind. I won't be participating in this further.

[Jedi Master Leia Solo]

Charley... :( can't you see something wrong with this??? I thought I knew you better

Agreed Figrin.

[Obiwan2 Kenobi]

Why was this thread created?

Is it really necessary? No.

[Motssumi Rosskaarru]

oi, tis in jest, no need to take it so seriously..... :p

[Obiwan2 Kenobi]

I disagree...and Figrin I could have not said things better myself...very very well said....

[Morgan Evanar]

It could have been an interesting welcome mat.

OH NOSE FEELINGS!

If you're lurking, you aren't participating. If you aren't participating, I can't very well give two craps, can I?

[Zeke]

Originally posted by Morgan Evanar
blah.

That sums this li'l arugment up quite nicely.

[Motssumi Rosskaarru]

quite, works for me.... meh....

[Jedi Master Leia Solo]

a day, a week, a month, 6 months, a year...does it really make a difference? I don't think so.

Again...I don't see the big deal.


How can you say that Chris? You know/knew me at GJO. I was an admin there for a long time. I would like to think I was a fair person and was told I was.

This is totally uncalled for and I would have objected to it over there and I don't care who it is.

:( I can't believe this!!

I am very disappointed....I have been talking to Charley and Dani about coming back here. But if this is the way people treat other people around here. I don't want any part of it.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I find it interesting that a few people who never post here any more posted in this thread. :)

WB Leia and Obiwan2!

As for a lurker to sign in if they want to be known, that's all well and good. It is, as most of us know, very easy for a person to not sign in, and still be able to read all the threads here. Banned people can do that. If a banned person signs in, they cannot see threads.

Lurkers who lurk while signed in, *can* indeed be seen. Its not like the mods or admins were going out of their way to seek this person out. It just happened. And it happened to much, it tickled a funny spot.

[Sanis Prent]

Thread closed due to upsetting inflamed sensitivities. At least we got a few lurkers to come out of the woodwork :\

Find priorities to get offended at, next time.