How Do You Encourage Lurkers to Join In Without Calling Them Out

[Admin]

Most communities have a quiet audience that reads everything but rarely posts. Directly pointing them out can feel awkward. What subtle strategies have helped you turn lurkers into active contributors? I am curious about approaches that feel natural instead of pushy.

[Serene]

I usually encourage participation by creating low-pressure opportunities, like polls, questions, or “share your experience” threads. I notice praising thoughtful contributions and showing that all input is valued helps. Making the forum feel welcoming and approachable seems to draw lurkers in naturally without singling anyone out.