Rule A15 Do not bump threads

[Myth]

Could you clear this rule better example, like you cant Post in threads that are Older than three Months or something. This would make the Rules much more clear and understandable.


Thanks,
Myth

[GommeInc]

It depends on the thread. If someone is going to hospital for a month, then maybe bumping can be allowed so people get the full story of the hospital trip (when the person has returned). Bumping should be allowed for a week in most cases.

[Thisyou]

Yeah like you can Bump If it 2 Months old, but older than that wont be allowed.

[Blinger1]

What is considered a bump though? I mean, if you post in a subforum that hasn't been posted in for a while but the thread is towards the top (in the top 5??) then is that still a bump??

[GommeInc]

What is considered a bump though? I mean, if you post in a subforum that hasn't been posted in for a while but the thread is towards the top (in the top 5??) then is that still a bump??

That's a good point, if it's on the first page then it shouldn't count as a bump.

[Myth]

Yeah but sometimes you can Bump threads. If the post is relevant or contributes to the Thread/Topic. But like the Threads thta are made in January 08 or June stuff. You can created a new topic for it. Easier than risking an Infraction or Warning.

[Blinger1]

That's a good point, if it's on the first page then it shouldn't count as a bump.

The argument will be "but how do you know if it was on the first page?". That would be easy to tell (might take some time), find the last post on the first thread of the second page (make sense??) and then check the dates between that one and the one on the thread that was bumped.
If there is a huge difference (i.e, 2 months) then chances are it was bumped??

[Myth]

Yeah Blinger you do have a good post. But I was just that they could Clear It up more. Make it 100% understandable by people.

[The Professor]

Its purposely open ended so common sense can be used when deciding whether to punish for breaking that rule

[Samishlol]

Then need to make it more clearer, say like your not allowed to bump a thread after 2 weeks or so.