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

Cyber Lurker

someone who repeatedly comments on people's statuses, pictures, posts saying something totally dumb or stupid.

dude.. Austin commented on one of my pictures again.... "yeah.. he is such a Cyber Lurker.."

by bonmayne101 February 27, 2011