Re: [Air-l] where does the term "lurking" come from

Heck, I don't like that, either, though. Still too negative. There is immense value in having lots of people connected, even if most are silent.

Yes. And since there's always the possibility that they could contribute, "lurk" and "lurker" seem perfectly valid terms. Does anyone actually use the term pejoratively in reference to Internet communication? I haven't seen this. And besides, it's well established in its newer definition, I would suggest. Neil Randall