No, it's just that the lurkers outnumber the posters by a LOT. For example, right now there are 5043 people on ECCIE (2373 members and 2655 guests). Only a tiny fraction of them will post anything, much less be a recognized name. Originally Posted by KCQuestorI'd say Q is right on. It's a numbers game. With many more lurkers, providers have a higher likelihood of being visited by them, that is, unless there is something characteristic of lurkers that makes them more likely to make appointments than non-lurkers. Then the numbers game deteriorates.
I have heard that they don't post because of the drama too, but also it's probably just not worth the hassle for them. I love my lurkers and posters equally, there are just more non-posters than posters that select me for my companionship.I completely agree with u Allie...(great thread, btw) I also dont have that many reviews. I respect the gentlemens privacy as much as they respect mine, so having a ton of reviews arent that important to me. I will, however, have some new ones added soon for ya'lls reading pleasure
It might also explain why some ladies don't have as many reviews or even newer reviews though. Originally Posted by Allie_Kat
If it weren't for the posters, there would be no lurkers. Originally Posted by BigMikeinKC
But you could also say that without the lurkers there would be no posters. The lurkers pay most of the premium access and they drive the number of site visits up, which increases ad revenue. Originally Posted by KCQuestorThese are both very good points
I am a provider and most of my clients are non-posters 9 100%I am a provider and most of my clients are non-posters 12 100%
I am a provider and most of my clients are posters 0 0%
I am a poster and a client 27 79%
I am a non-poster client 7 21%
I am just here for the conversation 1 3%
But some will not responde even to a survey. Originally Posted by newtotown