5.3.5.1.1. Lurker (吃瓜群众)
This Internet slang refers to The Chinese masses are not interested in politics and therefore not ready to vote (中国群众对政治不感兴趣，因此不准备投票) quite well: "吃瓜群众", the "Melon eater masses.",
Most people dare not comment, they just watch, knowing that any comment, in either direction, is a risk they take, with little likely benefit.
This Internet slang refers to The Chinese masses are not interested in politics and therefore not ready to vote (中国群众对政治不感兴趣，因此不准备投票) quite well: "吃瓜群众", the "Melon eater masses.",
Most people dare not comment, they just watch, knowing that any comment, in either direction, is a risk they take, with little likely benefit.