Statistically impossible Lurking

[Radrook]

Forum URL: varietygalore.boards.net

I find all this seemingly permanent non-participation to be statistically impossible. Especially people becoming members because membership allows posting, and then continuing to lurk.

[bigballofyarn]

Every member counts as a guest before they log in. Bots also count as guests. Your entire forum is open to the public which makes it more likely to attract more bot views. Some new members take some time before making their first post. They want to get a feel for the community first.

[Radrook]

Apr 9, 2024 6:10:58 GMT -8 bigballofyarn said:

Every member counts as a guest before they log in. Bots also count as guests. Your entire forum is open to the public which makes it more likely to attract more bot views. Some new members take some time before making their first post. They want to get a feel for the community first.

      Do Bots apply for membership in order to participate and then lurk?
  

[bigballofyarn]

Apr 9, 2024 20:58:33 GMT -8 Radrook said:

Apr 9, 2024 6:10:58 GMT -8 bigballofyarn said:

Every member counts as a guest before they log in. Bots also count as guests. Your entire forum is open to the public which makes it more likely to attract more bot views. Some new members take some time before making their first post. They want to get a feel for the community first.

      Do Bots apply for membership in order to participate and then lurk?
  

It's conceivable. Bots have been known to join forums and other sites to harvest data. This is not unique to ProBoards.

[Radrook]

Apr 10, 2024 1:50:59 GMT -8 bigballofyarn said:

Apr 9, 2024 20:58:33 GMT -8 Radrook said:

      Do Bots apply for membership in order to participate and then lurk?
  

It's conceivable. Bots have been known to join forums and other sites to harvest data. This is not unique to ProBoards.

Thanks for the feedback!