PB> I'd venture to say that there's at least one lurker, monitoring the
 PB> messages here, just to see whether they wish to join in.  They may
 PB> have seen the title to the echo, or been invited to join in by a
 PB> member, but the upshot is they are here although not participating.
 PB> No registration required, or admission requirements.  This is a wide,
 PB> open area.

Me, for example!  I read all the time and don't jump in too often

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