Is "bump"ing alowed?
Of the underpants
14-07-2005, 02:16
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9240505&postcount=3 Just wondering coz if it is, I'll start using it for some of my threads...
Yes, as long as you don't do it too often. Once or twice is good; if you don't get responses, the thread is probably dead. (Heh, a rhyme)
Of the underpants
14-07-2005, 02:29
Yes, as long as you don't do it too often. Once or twice is good; if you don't get responses, the thread is probably dead. (Heh, a rhyme)
Rigggghhhht.....i'm sure i saw somewhere in the rules once where this is called post whoring or something and isn't therefore allowed?
Rigggghhhht.....i'm sure i saw somewhere in the rules once where this is called post whoring or something and isn't therefore allowed?
"Post-Whoring: Any post specifically designed to feature or increase your post count is considered post-whoring, and is illegal on NationStates. If you want to increase your postcount legally, you may do so in Jolt's spam forum. Don't be surprised if your "I made 1000 posts!" thread is moved to Spam."
Well, from this alone, I could say (not a mod, however) that "bumping" has almost no effect on post count when used once or twice as I suggested. The intent isn't to increase post-count, but to bring a thread back to attention.
Bumping more than once or twice in a relatively short time is post whoring, in my opinion.
Here's the excerpt:
"Excessive Bumping: Bumping is adding a meaningless (*bump*) post to a thread to push it back to the top of the list. Different forums move at different speeds, so bump rates vary between forums. In General or II, one bump an hour is plenty. In Moderation or Technical, once every 24 hours is the maximum. If the bulk of your posts are bumps, you should take it to mean that no one is interested in your topic, and let it die."
Of the underpants
14-07-2005, 02:48
"Post-Whoring: Any post specifically designed to feature or increase your post count is considered post-whoring, and is illegal on NationStates. If you want to increase your postcount legally, you may do so in Jolt's spam forum. Don't be surprised if your "I made 1000 posts!" thread is moved to Spam."
Well, from this alone, I could say (not a mod, however) that "bumping" has almost no effect on post count when used once or twice as I suggested. The intent isn't to increase post-count, but to bring a thread back to attention.
Bumping more than once or twice in a relatively short time is post whoring, in my opinion.
Here's the excerpt:
"Excessive Bumping: Bumping is adding a meaningless (*bump*) post to a thread to push it back to the top of the list. Different forums move at different speeds, so bump rates vary between forums. In General or II, one bump an hour is plenty. In Moderation or Technical, once every 24 hours is the maximum. If the bulk of your posts are bumps, you should take it to mean that no one is interested in your topic, and let it die."
Ah right, ok....cheers.
Of the underpants
14-07-2005, 02:53
I've never bumped at all before....just so you know...
I've never bumped at all before....just so you know...
You're not alone. 2,000 posts and not a single bump. :eek:
Keep posting, and feel free to bump. (just don't count on me to do it! ;) )
Sarzonia
14-07-2005, 03:15
My not a mod answer:
It depends. If you're trying to generate interest for a thread, a strategic bump here and there can be fine. A 24 hour bump can be fine. But bumping a thread just five or 10 minutes after posting to it is probably post whoring.
It's really up to the thread starter, though if you're posting to someone else's thread. Sometimes (like with storefronts), a bump can be appreciated. Other times, it can be quite annoying.
I've never bumped at all before....just so you know...My f***in' Mod, how do you live without it? :eek:
( ;) )
Of the underpants
14-07-2005, 12:27
My f***in' Mod, how do you live without it? :eek:
( ;) )
Hey, now I know I CAN do it, I WILL do it....lol