# Welcome! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports\ **Created:** [March 11, 1999, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome/16 "1999-03-11T05:25:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![sta3535](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome/16/21 "2025-05-19T17:45:38Z")
> [@What are your thoughts/opinions on "bumping" older threads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-opinions-on-bumping-older-threads/1001087): > > Even though some people may have mixed feelings towards bumping older threads that aren’t active anymore, I don’t see it being much of an issue IMO, but it depends on what the thread is about: If someone asked for some advice and received several postings of advice, then there’s no need to continue the conversation (IMO) However, if someone decides to “bump” an older thread out of boredom, mainly because they don’t have any discussion ideas at the moment, or don’t need any advice at the moment… ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome/16/22 "2025-05-19T19:35:29Z")
**Moderating** [quote=“What are your thoughts/opinions on “bumping” older threads?, post:1, topic:1001087”] Even though some people may have mixed feelings towards bumping older threads that aren’t active anymore, I don’t see it being much of an issue IMO [/quote] Regardless of your opinion on bumping threads, do not bump threads for no purpose whatsoever (or boredom). No warning issued, but this is considered to be intentionally disruptive behavior. Do not do it again. Since this thread is 24 years old and was bumped for no reason, this is closed. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome/16/23 "2025-05-19T19:35:32Z")
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