yes, i do lurk a fair bit. i'm guilty!! sometimes, i just can't contribute anything because what i would say has already been said (like the recent 'do you condemn racing cheaters' thread. sometimes it's an advice question and, being a newbie, i don't feel i could really help anyone (like the 'bikes for the overweight' question- i had no clue!). the *real* deterrant, though, is that i only have 'net access at work. (of course, i am a very responsible employee... ) so i log in, start a post, and by the time i finish (an hour or so later) i've timed out!! so i have to copy and paste my text after i log in, which can be a pain sometimes, and does deter me if i'm busy. but, i will make an effort to post more, as i do enjoy this forum immensely!!!