Why I like this list but not OT (long)

[Mary Arrotti]

I don't think it's fair to imply that someone who posts infrequently is a less valued member of the list. And it's not accurate to equate the value of posts with the number of posts. 
   
  There are people who post frequently who I think give good advice and add to the quality of postings. I appreciate the time they devote to the list. There are other people who are less interesting but equally chatty. 
   
  It's because of this second type that there's been past discussion about limiting the number of posts one person can make. A list with a dozen people posting with great regularity is probably less useful than one where many people zero in & contribute their specialized info. 
   
  Instead of questioning the value of a lurker or infrequent poster - wouldn't it be better to try to create an environment where more people want to contribute?

Dick Margulis <margulisd at comcast.net> wrote:
  This question arises because you are a lurker. Other than complaining 
about inappropriate posts, I see about six posts from you, mostly 
questions, not contributions to answers. You and many other lurkers have 
occasionally come out of hiding to threaten leaving the list because of 
one perceived trend or another. My question is this: Why should anyone 
care? 
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