tidposter

Tidposter is a term that emerged around 2019, primarily within online communities, to describe a person who leaves a seemingly insignificant or irrelevant comment on a post after a considerable amount of time has passed since the original post was made. The "tid" in tidposter is thought to derive from "tidbit," suggesting a small, perhaps inconsequential, piece of information. The "poster" refers to the act of posting online.

The behavior of tidposting is distinct from simply being late to a discussion. Tidposting often involves a comment that is either so brief as to add little to the conversation, or a comment that is tangential to the original topic. The humor or observation associated with tidposting often lies in the sheer lateness of the contribution, highlighting the user's engagement with content long after it has reached its peak relevance. This can sometimes be interpreted as a sign of thoroughness, as the user may have scrolled through many pages of comments before adding their own, or it can be seen as a playful way to acknowledge the passage of time.

Tidposting is not typically associated with any negative connotations and is generally viewed as a lighthearted online phenomenon. It can be found across various social media platforms and forums where comment sections are a prominent feature. The practice is more about the timing and the nature of the comment than any malicious intent.