Question about the word "Bump"

[LeeJohn2313]

So, I know a lot of people who use the word "Bump" on their post, and my question is why do they use it and does it have any meaning?

 

[seliph]

it's used to "bump" the thread to the top of the page

 

[MapleSilver]

Whenever you post in a thread, that thread will go to the top of any new posts. Because of that, if your thread is still relevant and you want it to receive more attention, you "bump" it to the top so people can more easily see it.

 

[Raayzx]

"Bump" means "bring up my post" so more people can see your post.

 

[Stella-Io]

Bump is an acronym? I never thought of it like that, mind blown. I knew what its purpose was but I didn't know that.

 

[Snowesque]

This is why I just write "Still active!", newer users sometimes are confused haha.

 

[LeeJohn2313]

Oh thanks all for responding lol, makes sense now!

 

[That Marshal Fangirl]

"Bump" means "bring up my post" so more people can see your post.

wHat

 

[Bcat]

wHat

bae... you've been on here for two years and didn't know what bump means?

 

[That Marshal Fangirl]

bae... you've been on here for two years and didn't know what bump means?

Shhh...some things are better left undiscussed

 

[LambdaDelta]

p positive someone just made up the acronym after the fact

but yeah, bumping is literally just pushing a thread to the top of the index listing via a new (generally non-substantial content) post

 

[seliph]

p positive someone just made up the acronym after the fact

that, and it was started waaaay before belltree forums was a thing. no one really uses it to say "bring up my post" anyways.