ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Lur

Okay kiddo, let's talk about "lur".

When you go to a website or a social media platform, you might see people writing things and you want to read what they say but you don't want them to know you're there. That's when you "lurk".

Lurking means watching or reading what people are saying but not joining in or commenting or liking. It's like you're playing hide and seek and you're hiding so well that nobody knows you're there.

Some people like to lurk to learn new things without people knowing they are there. Sometimes people lurk because they are too scared to join in, or they are just shy.

But remember, it's always good to be kind and respectful when you are lurking. Just because nobody can see you, doesn't mean you shouldn't be nice!
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