8mm Forum: Ban Bumping

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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Winbert Hutahaean (Member # 58) on July 30, 2013, 03:42 AM:

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

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on 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.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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.

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on 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.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on 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

Posted by Robert Crewdson (Member # 3790) on July 30, 2013, 11:28 AM:

This banned word is getting a lot of use here.

Could also refer to Bump Keys.

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on 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]

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on August 02, 2013, 04:54 PM:

BUMP [Big Grin]

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'

Graham S

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on August 02, 2013, 05:14 PM:

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

Posted by Graham Sinden (Member # 431) on 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

Posted by Joe Taffis (Member # 4) on August 02, 2013, 06:50 PM:

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

Posted by Hugh Thompson Scott (Member # 2922) on 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.

Posted by Jeff Missinne (Member # 3373) on August 08, 2013, 01:57 PM:

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

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