See post #1.
Off the top of my head, chela, you tend to only post once in topics that I read. Short posts, too, usually one or two sentences. At least that’s my impression - I live in the more debate-focused forums. And it’s also biased by the fact that if you post more than once in a thread, I wouldn’t note the fact. Because your profile is hidden.
I think I’ve replied to you maybe once or twice ever. This is not a coincidence.
Sometimes you do get more involved in threads.
I remember you had a presence in the “How do we feel about teachers fired for posting homemade porn?” thread. And I specifically did not engage with you at all because your profile was hidden, and I didn’t feel like reading all your posts without the filter function. So while I don’t have you “on ignore”, be advised that I have ignored your posts. Because they are harder for me to read. Because your profile is hidden.
Likewise in the “When does a kiss merit 1-4 years in jail? (Spanish soccer)” thread, which I read but didn’t participate in, I sort of skim your posts and the posts of people replying to you. I don’t give your posts the full consideration I do for other posters. Because it’s harder for me to follow your posts across large threads. Because your profile is hidden.
I’m not saying you have ulterior motives for a private profile. I don’t really care why you do so (though I don’t see any benefit).
~Max