Question about 'bumping' etiquette

[Descentia]

I often read old posts from in the 'similiar threads' box or when doing a search. What is the etiquette about posting to these older threads? Is there a time cut-off when it is not acceptable to post anymore?

[Life2k]

I have nothing against it. Bump the fun ones up and leave the stinkers in history. My opinion only of course.

[Skylark]

You may want to mention up front that you're bumping it, just to make it clearer where the old discussion stops and the new one begins.

Examples:

*bump*

"I'm bumping this thread because I wanted to add..."

[Galatea]

As a moderately new member, I love when old (interesting) threads are re-opened. Case in point, the circumcision thread. Someone also bumped a fun thread asking women how crunchy we were. I like Skylark's advice, too. :)

[Michael]

I would say it's up to you. As long as it's not on the first few pages of recent posts then I think it's fine to start a new thread.

A lot of it just depends on what you want out of it. If you're seeking opinions it might be good to start a new thread so that it generates a little discussion and gets newer members involved. If you don't really have anything new to add and just want to make a brief comment then it might be best to bump.

I don't know, I would probably say if the thread hasn't had a post in the last 3 months you should probably just start a new one.

[Descentia]

Thanks.

[WonderRandy]

I also agree with Skylarks comment about making it clear that it was bumped. I get really confused otherwise.... :confused:

[Descentia]

Will do. :)

Randy - I love Dr Seuss too! Cool sig.

[The_Gazumper]

I misread this as 'Question about 'humping' etiquette'. :D

[Gracie]

I misread this as 'Question about 'humping' etiquette'. :D

So, did you have a question or an answer? :o

[Descentia]

I misread this as 'Question about 'humping' etiquette'. :D

No problems, please enlighten us on your own form of humping etiquette! :lol:

Funny how you can read thread titles wrong when you have something else on your mind!