[Rebel_Ace]

socialismislost stated that he was a long time "lurker". By reading the action on FR, you can figure out what to say when you decide to sign up. His use of terms need not be conspiratorial.

[CharlesWayneCT]

And he could well be; but it is often the case that when a real newbie gets caught, they say “I’ve been a long-time lurker”.

If a long-time lurker, they will certainly recognize the typical charge of being a retread, and will ignore it if it is not true.