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--- tactics:lurk-moar [2024/10/04 10:15] – [Encyclopedia Dramatica] Humphrey Boa-Gart
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 ====== Lurk Moar ======
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+[{{ :tactics:lurkmoar.jpg?300|You need to lurk more, or this may very well happen to you!}}]
-**Lurking** is the practice of observing a community or social group, without speaking or actively participating. Lurking allows one to learn the social norms of said community, so that they may not utterly embarrass themselves when they open their mouth. Many basic community traits such as shared views, in-jokes, memes, rivalries, history, dramas and more, can be figured out by lurking. Some places have little patience for outsiders, and can be quite hostile to someone who has not taken the time to get a read on the community. When in doubt, **lurking more** is always the safest bet.
+**Lurking** is the practice of observing a community or social group, without speaking or actively participating. Lurking allows one to learn the social norms of said community, so that they may not utterly embarrass themselves when they open their mouth. Many basic community traits such as shared views, in-jokes, memes, rivalries, history, dramas and more, can be discerned by simply lurking. Some places have little patience for outsiders, and can be quite hostile to someone who has not taken the time to get a read on the community. Whenever you are in doubt, **lurking //more//** is always the safest bet.
-This is especially important during espionage and intelligence gathering operations, where blending in with the crowd is crucial for long-term survival within the social sphere one is scoping out. Lurking is also an important skill for newcomers to [[:anonymous|Anonymous]], as [[anonymous:AnonOps]] personnel have limited time and manpower to explain obvious things that could have been easily figured out by lurking more.
+Lurking is an invaluable skill for newcomers to [[:anonymous|Anonymous]], as [[anonymous:AnonOps]] personnel have limited time and manpower to explain obvious things that could have easily been figured out by lurking more. This is especially important during espionage and intelligence gathering operations, where blending in with the crowd is crucial for survival and success.
 ===== Alternative Definitions =====
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 ==== Encyclopedia Dramatica ====

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