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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted July 30, 2013 03:36 AM

I have been mystified recently when replies on a thread contain the one single word BUMP . A search engine explained it is connected with Bumping, or To Bump.

It is used by members of an on-line Forum to bring a particular thread to the top of the list once again.

I would like to suggest to our Moderators that any new reply just containing this single word be deleted.

The purpose of this, and any Forum, is to exchange ideas and seek information from fellow members.

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Maurice

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Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

Posts: 5468
From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2013 03:42 AM

CMIIW, If we read the rules and reguations in this forum, bumping is indeed not allowed.

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2013 03:47 AM

Of course you realize someone will eventually bump this thread.

A few years ago an IT guy at my job decided to introduce "NNTR" (no need to reply) to hold down e-mail space on the servers, and he added "NNTR" at the end of his e-mail.

-half the company replied with "great idea!"

Actually there are certain circumstances where I can see "bump" being used: for example in a sales or wanted category.

-not so much in regular conversation. If there is something new to add, then add something. Even "I'd like to discuss this again because..." is better.

Most of the time I've seen "bump" used (in other Forums) is to drag up some old Hornet's nest people had gotten tired of fighting about months before just to make trouble. That would not (and should not) fly here.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted July 30, 2013 05:12 AM

I appreciate Steve's point about a "Sale" or "Wanted" item which has not attracted any takers and the member wishes to draw attention to the post. In this case it would be much better to remind members that the item is still for sale or wanted by actually saying so.

It might even bring a response.

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Maurice

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted July 30, 2013 10:22 AM

I agree: if it was me I'd copy into a new thread and forget about the old one. I just don't get too upset if someone else "bumps" a sales thread.

The day someone walks into my office and starts a conversation with "Bump!", I'll start to worry.

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted July 30, 2013 11:23 AM

Steve
The person walking into your office could be Mr. Bump.
http://themistermen.co.uk/mr_men/mr_bump.html

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Robert Crewdson
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1031
From: UK
Registered: Jun 2013

posted July 30, 2013 11:28 AM

This banned word is getting a lot of use here.

Could also refer to Bump Keys.

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Lee Mannering
Film God

Posts: 3216
From: The Projection Box
Registered: Nov 2006

posted July 30, 2013 12:18 PM

I have no idea what 'bump' is but I do like the Mr men and Mr Silly who lives in happyland! [Smile]

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Graham Sinden
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1131
From: Kent, UK
Registered: Aug 2005

posted August 02, 2013 04:54 PM

BUMP

Seriously though I have no problem with bumping. If members want to do that its fine, particularly on the sales/wants thread to highlight they are still looking for a particular title. Adding the word 'Bump' is no different than adding just 'Still looking'

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Michael O'Regan
Film God

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From: Essex, UK
Registered: Oct 2007

posted August 02, 2013 05:14 PM

...and not half as annoying as people removing whole posts once they've sold their item.

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Graham Sinden
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1131
From: Kent, UK
Registered: Aug 2005

posted August 02, 2013 05:27 PM

You're right Michael. I hate that when sellers re-edit the whole post and just write SOLD. When you look back at old posts you have no idea what was sold!

Graham S

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Joe Taffis
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1592
From: United States
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 02, 2013 06:50 PM

I just reviewed the "Rules and Policies" page (click on "faq" at the top of the page) [Wink]

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Hugh Thompson Scott
Film God

Posts: 3063
From: Gt. Clifton,Cumbria,England
Registered: Jan 2012

posted August 07, 2013 03:39 PM

I agree with Michael there, as sometimes little bits of info get wiped too. As for the bumping bit, can't see the harm, folks trying
to sell bits & bobs sometimes get swamped, and lost, trying to put their gear back to the forefront doesn't do any harm.

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Jeff Missinne
Film Handler

Posts: 69
From: Superior, WI USA
Registered: Nov 2012

posted August 08, 2013 01:57 PM

I thought doing the Bump went out with disco! [Big Grin]

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