I can totally relate to JD lurking. I had to do that this summer when I was on sabbatical. It's not that I didn't want to post, it's just that there wasn't any sense in engaging in conversation since I had no idea WHEN I would be able to stop back by again. I had to check in from time to time and make sure I wasn't missing any big news in the metal world (and make sure my UMOS friends were still alive and well). That's probably what JD is doing.
I sure miss him giving me shit though!