Several reasons I lurk more than participate.

Early on received a number of moderations without sufficient explanation as to why, when clearly others (long standing members) were not moderated for similar if not identical infractions

Got targeted by fascist trolls who created a load of horrible fake IDs of me, which really put me off.

Became too ill to cope with negativity in general. A lot of unkindness goes on in some threads. I actually feel bad for both sides regardless of my personal political and philosophical views. And feel ashamed for those who use such vitirolic language at their fellow human beings.

Embarrassed by my inability to contribute anything of value since I became so ill. Cognitive functioning is much diminished with illness and medications.