Bumps?

Nile

isasmurf wrote:

If you feel that a previous thread would prove useful to another question, then you should provide a link to it. 'Bumping' a thread is bad net-etiqutte.

Guilty as charged, isasmurf.

I have bumped threads but always give an explanation. For a technophobe like me, who hasn't a scooby how to provide a link:o ........bumping is the only option.

Queenie

isasmurf wrote:

If you feel that a previous thread would prove useful to another question, then you should provide a link to it. 'Bumping' a thread is bad net-etiqutte.

I don't bump myself

:think: I use several forums ... never knew that before, the other forums are usually quite happy with it LOL . Cheers though!

Binxy

isasmurf wrote:

If you feel that a previous thread would prove useful to another question, then you should provide a link to it. 'Bumping' a thread is bad net-etiqutte.

I have found 2 opposing views on this.

Some forums insist you thoroughly search for a thread of a similar subject, and add your comment/question to that before daring to post a new one (it never happens) and others go mental if you dig up an old thread and resurrect it.

Damned if you do and damned if you don't :rolleyes:

Pat__3

jo_b wrote:

Anybody can 'bump' a thread if they feel that an older thread is still relevant and deserves to be pushed back on to the front page.

(Some posters do find it annoying though!) Probably best to explain why you're bumping the thread to avoid any unnecessary hassle.

I agree with jo_b, there was a post somewhere that said if you bump up a post it is best to put why you are bumping it.:)

I'm not sure if it was Martin that said this, know doubt if I can't find the said link someone else will.;)

elvis_bloggs

spendaholic wrote:

Thanks, both.

Does that mean that only the mods and guides can "bump"?

Anybody can bump a post but only the mods and guides get away with it, ordinary mortals such as you and I will get into trouble for it.

daveboy

You may even find that some 'bumpers' do it to increase the meaningless post count underneath their username.

jo_b_2

elvis_bloggs wrote:

Anybody can bump a post but only the mods and guides get away with it, ordinary mortals such as you and I will get into trouble for it.

Only if taken to extremes!