Thread Bumping

[Alolan_Apples]

It?s Apples vs. Pears everybody!

Just kidding, this isn?t something to fight about. No one member should be named/blamed for the bumping, and I think Alolan_Apples withheld from doing that for a (good) reason.

Although I can confirm that bumping sprees are when multiple threads are being bumped by a single user, I cannot specify who?s behind each bumping spree. That would be considered harassment, which will not be tolerated at all. Even if I were to allude to particular threads being bumped or particular bumping sprees. And if it?s not considered harassment, it?s still bullying.

I can talk about a personal experience when I did this. Back in 2016, that thread ?Troll the person above you? has been dead for a whole year. I decided to bump that thread, and it got more popular than it was back then. Why did I have no qualms bumping it? The reason is because it was a Basement thread, where the forum games are. Also, I didn?t bump any other old thread within the next 30 days or more, and that thread was last active in 2015 at the time, not 2014 or 2013. But the last two reasons are meaningless because it?s a Basement thread. If I did bump an old thread from Brewster?s, it was that movie thread where you can discuss what was the last movie you seen. But that dead for only one month, and it was what I called ?an everyday discussion?. So even though I have done this before, even I follow my own limits.

I wouldn?t say that the majority of people are fine with it on the poll; if anything the majority accepts it under certain circumstances and restrictions. Bumping old threads can be annoying, is definitely allowed per the rules, and ultimately lies in the hands of the staff. Let?s allow people to bump and vent about bumping, and it?s all fine.

Even though the plurality favors no restrictions at all, you are right that the majority favors some limits. If even one of these restrictions takes effect, bumping sprees would be suppressed, not just option #2. Option #5 would still allow it, but it could only let you go so far in terms of age, which would still suppress it.

 

[Alolan_Apples]

I hope my poll wasn’t too vague. If you don’t understand what I mean “if it’s done once in a while”, it means you can only bump one old thread per month, not bump one active thread once every 24 hours. It basically means you can’t bump old threads excessively in one day or week.

 

[LambdaDelta]

new idea: bumped threads should all be last post date pre-bumping 2012 or older

so they're much more sure to be threads I haven't already replied to, instead of there just being an entire front page of topics I either have nothing more to say on or simply don't care for

 

[cornimer]

I'll admit that if I see like 10 threads from 2016 bumped up in a row it's a bit annoying, but I wouldn't fight anyone over it or anything.

 

[SensaiGallade]

I don't see an issue with thread bumping unless:

1. You're doing it too many times a day.
2. Bumping up old and irrelevant threads, the only acceptable place for bumping old threads is the Basement, and if its relevant, Brewster's.

I wouldn't see an issue with anyone outside of the thread creator bumping threads with important and relevant info, such as a collectible price guide, or a guide to having villager's move out. But if the topic is outdated and only bumped or posted on just to farm some TBT then no thanks.

 

[Lavamaize]

I think it is okay to thread bump if it an everyday discussion or a successful shop or business. I don't think unsuccessful shops or requests should be bumped every few hours though or even sometimes.

 

[Locket]

i dislike when threads from years ago are brought up especially considering that there's a very good chance that i've voted on the poll or replied to the thread.

 

[Antonio]

Sorry for originally coming off as rude/throwing accusations, apples. I was tired and I just realized how my post may have came off as. Again, sorry.


The point I'm making is that bumping a thread shouldn't be a big deal. There are already restrictions like every 4 hours you can bump the thread and bumping old threads from years ago aere against the rules, unless it's still relevant. There's already restrictions added and I believe they are fair restrictions.

Thread Bumping
Bumping is posting in a thread when it falls down the board index to purposely return it to the top for increased visibility. To avoid excessive and unnecessary posting on the forum, threads should not be bumped until the thread is inactive for at least four hours. Due to the slower rate of posting in the Animal Crossing amiibo Card Post Office board, threads may only be bumped after eight hours of inactivity. If you continually exceed either of these bump limits, you may receive a warning, infraction, or suspension. Please report instances where a user is consistently exceeding this limit.

Posts which "bump" an inactive thread from an extended period of time ago, unless the topic is still relevant.

 

[Alolan_Apples]

Sorry for originally coming off as rude/throwing accusations, apples. I was tired and I just realized how my post may have came off as. Again, sorry.

I forgive you. And yes, I acknowledge that the rules are already against bumping irrelevant threads. However, I still cannot agree that it shouldn’t bother me. Just because a forum taboo is considered acceptable on this site doesn’t mean you can hedonistically do it. Like it’s okay to bump old threads if the topic can still be discussed, but that doesn’t mean you can bump 5 or 10 old threads from Brewster’s in one day. Also, if it’s an old thread from 2014 or 2015, that’s still excessive. It annoys some of us too. Since it’s done too many times for far too long, I suggest that the rules need updating to where you can no longer bump old threads from three years ago or longer unless if the thread has 500+ posts, and that you cannot bump two or more old threads within a 30-day timespan.

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I think I over-explained myself and posted the same argument over and over again. I should stop.

 

[Blood Eclipse]

Well this is a hard one to decide on because every comment I read here makes really good points. I'm still pretty new to Treebell, so I go to the old threads if I already replied to all the new ones, or have nothing in mind to say for them.

I don't find it particularly annoying (maybe someday I will, but I'll try to remember that not every user is a veteran or knows the rules well, mistakes happen).

I don't think you should get banned for bumping a thread. Maybe a warning about bumping it if it's overly excessive? Or a semi ban if you ignore the warning?

I can see why someone would find it annoying though if they already responded to all the top polls/topics.

I'd just create a new topic or go through old threads I haven't replied to if this is the case.