Poltergeist

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The internet slang term “Poltergeist” refers to a person who lurks or observes online discussions without actively participating. A poltergeist is someone who silently watches the conversations but rarely or never engages or contributes any comments or interactions.

Examples:

A: “Have you ever noticed that Sarah is always online but hardly ever joins the chat? It’s like she’s a poltergeist or something.”
B: “Yeah, you’re right! She’s always there, silently watching what we’re talking about, but never says a word.”

X: “I have this friend on social media who constantly reads my posts and comments, but never likes or replies to anything. They’re like an internet poltergeist.”
Y: “Oh, I know the type! They prefer to stay in the shadows and just consume the content without actively engaging.”

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