re: salt cellar

i just looked at the views and i have 95 ! so those are mostly lurkers that just come on and take a peek. so how do we get those to join us, but more importantly, how do we get them to come out of their shell and participate ? ive got no idea guys because ive tried everything with only a little luck. and more so. where are the 5k + members that were here before the LJ'S exodus ? and how do we get them back ?