interesting chart from Gartner 2008 research on the participation in online community - creators (0-3%), Contributors (3-10%), Opportunists (10-20%) and Lurkers (80%).
This incredible post by Beth Kanter is a must read for anyone in IT or working with web 2.0 and professional development. Understanding the intrisic value of a newcomer is so important for anyone working in these feels. Newcomers have more power now than they could ever imagine.
Newcomers, speak out and give your opinion. The power is in your newness and guess what, if you wait till you're an "expert" then you're just like all the other experts out there.
Also, it is better to be a newcomer than a latecomer!
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