Lurker

Someone who takes an active interest in and observes a community but doesn't participate in it.

*'New' member joins online forum*
Admin: Hello new member, and welcome! Make sure to read the forum rules before interacting since you haven't already.
New Member: Oh I've already read them, I'm not new here, I was just previously a lurker. I've been on this website for like 3 years but just now made an account and decided to start talking.

by suburban__dictionary April 24, 2023

dark side lurker

People who act good but deep down are bad .

Someone who will help you so they can fuck you over.

That handy man I hired seemed so nice but in reality he was a dark side lurker who stole everything.

by Catfish67 November 1, 2015