Members on-line vs. Guests

[Mr. Security]

Over the months, I've noticed that we have considerably more guests viewing this forum than members. As I write this, it's 1 member to 23 guests. Why is there such a difference? Are members simply viewing the forum and not logging on unless they want to post? What do you think?

[Bill Warnock]

Over the months, I've noticed that we have considerably more guests viewing this forum than members. As I write this, it's 1 member to 23 guests. Why is there such a difference? Are members simply viewing the forum and not logging on unless they want to post? What do you think?
Mr. Security and fellow forum members I do not understand this. All we as a collective body can hope for is those that those who visit with us take away something useful and armed with that information may become interested in this profession or assist them in some form or fashion. As with the person in school who is afraid of saying something the rest of the class might think stupid, we here should be above that. Ridicule of a person's remark shows shortsightedness on our part.
Enjoy the day,
Bill

[N. A. Corbier]

Over the months, I've noticed that we have considerably more guests viewing this forum than members. As I write this, it's 1 member to 23 guests. Why is there such a difference? Are members simply viewing the forum and not logging on unless they want to post? What do you think?

You've got people from Officer.com reading, the usual folks who come in via the search engines about a perticular topic and read a few other posts (Especially when they're reading posts that are 4-24 months old), and finally the lurkers, who usually see no reason to sign up. :)

[N. A. Corbier]

Over the months, I've noticed that we have considerably more guests viewing this forum than members. As I write this, it's 1 member to 23 guests. Why is there such a difference? Are members simply viewing the forum and not logging on unless they want to post? What do you think?

You've got people from Officer.com reading, the usual folks who come in via the search engines about a perticular topic and read a few other posts (Especially when they're reading posts that are 4-24 months old), and finally the lurkers, who usually see no reason to sign up. :)

From the "Who's Online," it looks like quite a few folks are search engine users. A few are printing topics out, as well, its safe to say - they're using "printable view."

[Mr. Security]

You've got people from Officer.com reading, the usual folks who come in via the search engines about a perticular topic and read a few other posts (Especially when they're reading posts that are 4-24 months old), and finally the lurkers, who usually see no reason to sign up. :)

From the "Who's Online," it looks like quite a few folks are search engine users. A few are printing topics out, as well, its safe to say - they're using "printable view."

Good observation. :) Let's hope we don't have too many "spies" trying to track us. (I'm paranoid ;) )

[Bill Warnock]

You've got people from Officer.com reading, the usual folks who come in via the search engines about a perticular topic and read a few other posts (Especially when they're reading posts that are 4-24 months old), and finally the lurkers, who usually see no reason to sign up. :)

From the "Who's Online," it looks like quite a few folks are search engine users. A few are printing topics out, as well, its safe to say - they're using "printable view."

N.A., I would still like to know what they are thinking, why they are "lurking." If their interest is tweaked, all the better. Still nice to know if we can help us or they can help us.
If they are printing posted material, hopefully nothing we have posted will be taken out of context or given their particular spin to the subject.
If they quote verbatim, it is hoped the author will be cited.
Maybe if we keep it lively enough, those folks who have lurked will join.
Enjoy the day,
Bill

[N. A. Corbier]

I often read without logging in, yet only log in when I need to post. This is especially true at work.

I login on my computer, but do not login on my GF's linux-based laptop. That keeps her laptop from being loaded with my cookies.

[1stWatch]

Good observation. :) Let's hope we don't have too many "spies" trying to track us. (I'm paranoid ;) )

Beware of little green men with buggy eyes! :eek:

[Mr. Security]

Beware of little green men with buggy eyes! :eek:

I knew it, I just knew it! I'm going to throw out my computer because its been infiltrated with those "little green men." :p ;)

[Tennsix]

I am sure they come in peace.

[N. A. Corbier]

I am sure they come in peace.
I am too. Did you bring your taser?

[ACP01]

The little green men are one thing but the little green women are dangerous.

A little booze, a quick ride in the saucer and the next thing you know intergalactic paternaty suit!

[Mr. Security]

I am sure they come in peace.

Take me to your leader. :D

[Tennsix]

The little green men are one thing but the little green women are dangerous.

A little booze, a quick ride in the saucer and the next thing you know intergalactic paternaty suit!
Yeah, just ask CPT Kirk.

[Tennsix]

I am too. Did you bring your taser?
No, but my phaser is set on stun.

[wjohnc]

I am not a 'lurker', I am not here from officer.com (though I think that is how I found securityinfowatch in the first place).

I joined as a member last week, and have made a couple of posts. I enjoy coming here and reading what is going on in all of SIO, and I post when a topic is of particular interest to me.

To that, I have been trying to get my employer to issue duty gear for about a month now (the decision rests now with the lawyers and insurance people - the boss has given his provisional approval). SIO has shed some light for that fight. :)

I found the uniform post by medic15al to be very interesting because when we get the gear I'll be working on the uniform (I'll try to post on that issue tomorrow).


wjohnc

me for all and all for me


damn I'm tired - it just took me 4 tries to spell 'tires', I mean 'tired'... :p