From time to time, we have threads asking "Where is Joe Bloggs?" or "What's happened to A N Other?". Often, 'Catters are able to fill in some of the blanks or the person involved chips in and identifies him/herself.

I feel sure that a lot of people who used to be active, but who we no longer here from, may still be out there reading but not posting. This may be because they feel they have nothing left to say or maybe they prefer to stay out of the brawls that so often mar discussions hereabouts. I, myself, post sparingly for these very reasons although I am an avid reader of posts both above and below the line. When I do post on a topic of general interest, it would be nice to have an idea who might be receiving my words of wisdom.

I propose that we have a "Lurkers' Register", updated once a year, where people who have nothing particular to say can let others know they are still around. All that would be required for a member who is logged on, would be to open the thread and hit the submit button, or to add a name first, if coming in as a Guest. Any additional messages would be optional.

The beauty of a thread where no-one is required to add a message is that there would be nothing to argue about and censorship would not be an issue.

If you are a lurker and would like others to know your still around, then why not tack on your name to this thread to form the 2006 LURKERS' REGISTER.


DC