silent members
[/ˈsaɪlənt ˈmɛmbərz/]
noun
membros silenciosos
1. Members of a group, organization, or assembly who do not actively participate, speak, or contribute during meetings or discussions
The silent members of the board rarely voiced their opinions during meetings.
Os membros silenciosos do conselho raramente expressavam suas opiniões durante as reuniões.
2. In business context, partners or shareholders who invest capital but do not take an active role in management or decision-making
The company had several silent members who preferred to remain uninvolved in daily operations.
A empresa tinha vários membros silenciosos que preferiam não se envolver nas operações diárias.
3. Inactive participants in online communities, forums, or social media who observe but do not post or interact
Most of the forum's silent members eventually became active contributors.
A maioria dos membros silenciosos do fórum eventualmente se tornou colaboradora ativa.
The concept of 'silent members' is particularly relevant in corporate governance and online communities. In Brazilian business culture, 'sócios silenciosos' (silent partners) are recognized legal entities with specific rights and responsibilities. In digital spaces, particularly on platforms like Reddit and forums, 'silent members' or 'lurkers' represent a significant portion of communities who gain value without visible participation.
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