On a message board that is…you know when someone posts “bump”, then adds post? My netiquette is sorely lacking, but me talk pretty one day.
moves a post to the top of the forum. bumps it up
Q.E.D
January 15, 2004, 4:34am
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It just means they’re bumping the thread back to the top of the list, so more people will see it.
“Bump” is used to denote that someone wants their thread back at the top of the list or “bumped” to the front. Since threads are listed by most frequent post or reply, and if someone finds their post getting forgotten about and on page 3, they can reply “bump” hit submit reply, and it will be back at the top of page 1.
The heck with bumping a thread …
Do the Hustle!
Meeko
January 15, 2004, 4:44am
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Can we bump posts on SD? I have a real old one, that is so long gone.
From Arnold ’s FAQ - guidelines for posting at the SDMB
If you start a thread, and after a while think you would like more comments on it, you may be tempted to “bump” the thread by adding a post to make the thread reappear back at the top of the forum list. We strongly discourage this practice, but since the boards are so busy sometimes a single “bump” will bring about good results. Our guidelines:at least until your thread is no longer visible on the first page of the forum)[/li][li]Bump your thread only once[/li][li]Do not make a habit of always bumping each of your threads.[/list][/li]When you bump your thread, it is preferrable to include additional information relevant to the original post, which may help encourage posters to respond.
What if I want to continue / add to the discussion on a topic that was mentioned in an old thread?
Start a new thread with a link to the old thread. A general guideline for “old” would be a thread older than three months.
