Personally I love lurkers, and if they want to hide under the sofa without being exposed, that's OK too. I just recommend that they read the threads about embarrassment, and then if they still feel like lurking or want to post as a secret Guest, that's OK. It just ought to be kept in front of our minds that Guests are.... guests who should be getting hospistality. Crowhugger does a fine job with that, especially, I've noticed.

And-- maybe a thread or two titled for Lurkers would work, I've sure had a few newbies reveal themselves by startig New Members threads. Maybe this one will do the trick.

BTW, are you guys sure thee people really eist? I have heard that, in addition to thumbsucking and other childhood habits, the Secret Friend thing can really linger late in life.

You guys are real tho, right?