When looking at who contributes in crowdsourcing systems, or with social media in generally, we almost always find that we can split the users into a small group of power users who do the majority of the contributions, and a very large group of lurkers who contribute little to nothing.
In crowdsourcing systems and social media, user contributions often reveal a clear divide between a small group of power users who generate the majority of content and a larger group of lurkers who engage minimally. This disparity highlights the challenges of fostering active participation and may raise questions about the dynamics of influence and engagement within these platforms.