1. I tend to "lurk" rather than "hang out" in comments sections. It's more mysterious and sinister (I'd also like to point out the nuanced difference between "lurking" and "stalking"). People think they catch a glimpse of me out of the corner of their eye, and wonder if it was their imagination. But I'm always there, in the shadows, reading to comment when they least expect it...

2. I'll try to follow your example and delude myself. I'm not entirely sure you're deluded though. I like you, and that carries a lot of weight due to my popularity, so because of my endorsement, my popularity will rub off on you (see, it's working already).