Interesting perspective that would never have crossed my mind.
I love this format because I've been on internet forums since dial-up Compuserve 30 years ago and find the new social media format difficult because it comes across to me as chaotic and unorganized.
It's all what you're used to...
I can explain a few occasional lurkers.
When I post a new article I share it with my writers' chat people -- if only to prove that there is a reason I haven't shared any new fiction excerpts. Some are polite enough to come have a look even though they are apartment dwellers and transients in...