I lurked for a long time (around a year?) before I finally signed up. Part of the reason was someone from work showed me the site and I didn't want to say anything too personal for him to read. That would have been strange... he was basically my boss at the time. Then I moved to another branch where I work and I thought I could get away with it.
Part of the reason I lurk most of the time is that I don't feel like what I have to say really adds to the thread. So rather then just post for postings sake I wait until I have something meaningful to say. At least most of the time... :p Besides, everyone here on the cellar is so witty it is intimidating sometimes. And I don't want to be shunned, I love it here too much!
There are probably many reasons why different people lurk. Those are just my reasons. Hee hee...
