Invitations scarce?

[IsaacH]

Originally posted by Daniel S
By the way, is the term "hovering" used elsewhere as synonym for "lurking"?

I don't think so.

Orginally posted by raul
I didn't use lurking because it has a negative connotation and is not an accurate description of what I was trying to express.

As for lurking having a negative connotation, that is not the case in 'net parlance, at least as far as my experience goes. In fact, many forums and newsgroups request that you lurk for a while before posting, so you'll know the conventions of that particular forum and how not to step on people's toes accidentally. The term "lurking", in the electronic communications sense, has a long history. The Jargon File confirms that it isn't pejorative.

[Killer]

Originally posted by raul
IHovering - Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
-Move to and fro
-Hang in the air; fly or be suspended above

Reminded me of ghost.