I may regret this

I have never been one to succumb to peer pressure. I was unapologetically geeky, even before geeks were chic, thank you very much. This time, though, I just can’t help myself.

Apparently, we’re halfway through a bloggy special occasion known as De-Lurking Week and many of the sites I frequent are participating by encouraging those who read and don’t comment to come out of the woodwork, resulting in a fantastic response. Some are being charitable while others are witty, but me? I’ve been reluctant to put out this invitation because, well, I’m afraid that no one out there is actually lurking and how sad would it be if no one was there to de-lurk? Is it pathetic that I wish there were lurkers, even if that word makes stalkers and other scary people spring to mind? While I’m jumping off this bridge with everyone else, I may as well admit that welcoming a pity de-lurk is not below me, in case anyone was wondering.

Let me just say: if anyone out there reads this site and would like to prove that I’m not in an empty room, that would be very nice of you and I would really appreciate it. You don’t even have to be an official lurker because I am all about the love. Plus, I promise to respond with a friendly e-mail and many thanks for humoring me by saying hi.

Hi!

6 comments

#1 Anonymous on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 9:29 am

I had no idea until I read your latest entry that it was de-lurking week! Damn, I have a lot of catching up today before tomorrow is over!

I will officially be lurking on your blog from now on.

Rest assured that you are not alone!

#2 Anonymous on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 9:30 am

And just to make it more gritty and authentic, my comment has a typo!

#3 Spazz on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 12:18 pm

I think that you and I found each other on IndieBloggers. Anyway, Happy De-Lurking week:)

Spazz

#4 Anonymous on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 9:10 pm

Hi, my name is Karen. I lurk. I admit it. :)

#5 Anonymous on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 11:04 pm

I am not a lurker but here saying hi at 11pm and did you know I have been with my coworkers nonstop today since 8am so I am going a little CRAZEE here.

#6 Janet on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 12:43 am

Not alone! I’m here!

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