Pretty sure it's due to a larger social phenomenon called the 90-9-1 rule:
The 90-9-1 rule is an observation-based rule that states that 90% of internet users are lurkers who read or observe, 9% of users contribute from time to time, and 1% of community members create new content.
Source: https://search.brave.com/search?q=90+9+1+rule&source=android
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