What does "bump" mean?

[Balthazar00]

Hi! I wanted to ask a question about something I see quite a bit on the Forum threads. I sometimes see that people will post "bump" on their threads. What does this mean and what is the purpose of this? I'm just wondering. Sorry if this is a really obvious, stupid question!

Thanks for your time!

 

[Zastava]

Just to resfresh your post so it shows up on the top of the list

 

[unclear.six]

It means no one want's your stuff lol.

Really though if you use the "What's New" button putting a "bump" reply in your thread will cause it show up in the what's new page. Otherwise it will just stay where it is. It does not bump it up in the actually section it is in however, unless you change some settings the forum follows a chronological system.

 

[Zastava]

llol

 

[JimK]

I've also seen forums use 'TTT', which means 'To The Top'

 

[Balthazar00]

Very interesting! I think that some of my stuff falls into the first sentence of the second reply! LOL!

This is good to know. I guess if I dropped the price on some of the things I have, I can always do a "repost" and it will go back to the top of the list in the section in which it was originally placed. I usually try to give my stuff a few weeks before I do this b/c I don't want to be viewed as "hogging" the section!

Thanks, everyone!

 

[Okuma]

Very interesting! I think that some of my stuff falls into the first sentence of the second reply! LOL!

This is good to know. I guess if I dropped the price on some of the things I have, I can always do a "repost" and it will go back to the top of the list in the section in which it was originally placed. I usually try to give my stuff a few weeks before I do this b/c I don't want to be viewed as "hogging" the section!

Thanks, everyone!

yes, a relist will put it back up top, but you do not have to wait that long. The current rule is you have to wait at least three days before relisting.

 

[Q-bald]

Idk if there is a formal rule on this forum but on most forums a bump is allowed every two days.
I try not to bump more than that.

 

[Balthazar00]

This is great information! You know... I must say that this is, by far, the best forum in which I participate! Lots of good people on here. Thanks!

 

[Glockamole salad]

Nope, not dumb. I learned something today. Thanks