Janet reminds us that this is National Delurking Week 2007. So, all of you who come here and read and say nothing, click on that "0 comments" link here and type "Hello". Or more. Who are you? Why are you here? What do you like and dislike here? This is your chance to break the ice and start commenting here and on all other blogs you frequent.
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Hi. Im a science technician in an upper school in the UK.
this is one of the only blogs about science that I actually find interesting. (and relevent)
*Hugs, fella!*
Sign me in here for roll call.
~:o)
And when is the designated day or week for people who blog too much (such as myself) to go back to lurking?
And what is the protocol for suggesting to someone that, although you're not accusing them of trolling, they might appreciate the silent joys of lurking?
The remaining 51 weeks, of course, you are supposed to be quiet and let me talk ;-)
That's what comment moderation and IP bans are for! :-)
Couldn't there be some sort of central repository for delurkification? All of this commenting is keeping me too busy!
*must learn to use preview button*
Just waving as I breeze through...
I know I've commented before, but still I thought I could jump on this bandwagon and say thanks for blogging. I've always enjoyed your work since before your move to Sb. I guess that means I'll stick around a while--if that's okay.
I think there are quite a few of us who comment rarely but read often. :)
here's a hello for all the times I don't comment, Coturnix.