I have seen older threads getting bumped up, and it's getting annoying. Gamespot forums usually have locked their old threads up whenever someone tries to reply to a very old thread. Why not Sitcoms Online?

There is no rule against bumping old threads here except on certain boards (depends on the moderator), nor is one needed. I don't mind seeing past discussions being revived. Threads generally get locked after they reach 1000 posts, but before that can still be posted on.

I have seen older threads getting bumped up, and it's getting annoying. Gamespot forums usually have locked their old threads up whenever someone tries to reply to a very old thread. Why not Sitcoms Online?

I also don't see a problem. Why do we need a bunch of threads about the same thing?

It doesn't bother me. If it's of interest to me, I'll reply to it no matter when it was first posted.

I think the only threads they don't liked bumped is on Chit Chat.

There's really no reason to ban bumping. I've said this before but most topics don't have an expiration date so it wouldn't make sense to discriminate based on age.

The only bumping I'd like to see stopped is purposely bumping in Trading Post, using the post "bump", for no other reason than to bring the thread back to the top.

The only bumping I'd like to see stopped is purposely bumping in Trading Post, using the post "bump", for no other reason than to bring the thread back to the top.

Actually, that seems the most useful to me. Bumping up an old thread to see if someone new here happens to have what you're still looking for.

https://sewingiscool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Does-Sewing-Thread-Expire-What-To-Do-With-the-Old-Thread.jpg

I have seen older threads getting bumped up, and it's getting annoying. Gamespot forums usually have locked their old threads up whenever someone tries to reply to a very old thread. Why not Sitcoms Online?Your probably talking about me George as I have replied to alot of older threads lately and its not really a big deal :)

Dates dont matter.... The threads are still valuable to someone even if the OP doesnt see it..... I dont like sites thast lock older threads....why??

Its stupid and uncalled for... Dates dont matter in the slightest :)


Not to worry George,things are ok!!

Gamespot moderators seem to be against "necro-ing" threads for a while: https://www.gamespot.com/forums/games-discussion-1000000/games-discussion-board-rules-updated-may-8-2015-31188094/

Yea alot of people make a big deal about it and its silly...........


I dont see a problem -- Its better than having many threads all over the bases with the same subject right? :)

I have found alot of gold on different sites,it would be a shame not to be able to reply to it just cause of a date....

Look at this thread buddy

http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?t=3207

There was NO REPLIES on it and I checked the link and it is still valid so I replied.... VERY USEFUL TO ME!!!


That site has since gone to VB4 and I left the site... (Horrible compared to what it WAS on (VB3.x (I dont remember exactly but it was beautiful)))

Gamespot moderators seem to be against "necro-ing" threads for a while: https://www.gamespot.com/forums/games-discussion-1000000/games-discussion-board-rules-updated-may-8-2015-31188094/SO is not Gamespot!! I hardly think anything that site does should be considered by SO. :crazy:

I don't see any issue with bumping old threads if the post holds significance to the topic of the thread being bumped, and I don't think we need a policy regarding this, whether within a single forum or site-wide. I once had a dispute with a moderator (FamilyTiesForever!) regarding the bumping of old threads. If a moderator of a particular forum were to ban bumping threads outright, this will force the creation of multiple threads focusing on the exact same topic.

I also agree with the majority here. SO WHAT if the former post was over six years ago...along as the new post is relevant. Can also be a nice way to bring back an interesting thread that may have unfortunately gotten obscured by lots of “Internet traffic”

I don't mind threads being bumped myself.

I don't mind threads being bumped myself.

Yeah, it’s really not a big deal...unless it’s a spoiler...but highly unlikely if you’re bumping up an old thread.

If you're exploring old topics and find something of interest and you have something to add, there's no reason not to do it.

Within some specific sitcoms, you can find episode-specific old posts, and you might want to post an opinion on the episode, for example. Why create a new thread when there's already a thread? And who's to define how old is too old?

And I'd like to know what the specific problem is. I offered an opinion about Trading Post and "BUMP" posts, but it's only an opinion and it's not really a problem. There's no rule.

Oh, all right. If everyone doesn't mind bumping old threads, then that settles it. Meanwhile, I'm gonna bump an old thread soon.

Oh, all right. If everyone doesn't mind bumping old threads, then that settles it. Meanwhile, I'm gonna bump an old thread soon.

You are awesome George!!;) Happy bumping!!! :cool::D:wave:

I don't see any issue with bumping old threads if the post holds significance to the topic of the thread being bumped, and I don't think we need a policy regarding this, whether within a single forum or site-wide.Well for example Jimmy doesnt like threads being replied to on his base (Movies) so I try not to...... If I see a thread I wanna reply to I ask him to please move it to the RANDOM base and I can reply there and he doesnt have to worry of it......

I also agree with the majority here. SO WHAT if the former post was over six years ago...along as the new post is relevant. Can also be a nice way to bring back an interesting thread that may have unfortunately gotten obscured by lots of “Internet traffic”



At the risk of sounding hypocritical (since this thread was last updated May 29 of 2019), I am curious about this topic as well.


I personally don't see a problem with bumping up any threads unless they're dated, meaning like if it's a post about an anniversary of a show or an event or a significant birthday of a celebrity (20, 20, 40, 50, etc), then those should really have their own posts (Unless you're making a comment about those specific posts). I have seen people bump up those kinds of posts and it's fine, but it's confusing to me.



However, I do wonder why a while ago I was "reprimanded" by the moderator of a board for bumping up a very old thread. I don't remember what thread it was, but I'd never seen it before and was just making a comment. It didn't make sense for me to have to create a whole new thread just to make a comment on something that was already discussed.



I get that if the thread is locked for the number of responses, then a new one must be made, but the fewer threads the better, IMO.

It shouldn't be up to the moderator, it should be a site-wide thing. I noticed that this site as a whole isn't as popular as it once was. Maybe it's just me but I have a lot of friends on Facebook whom I met on this board and maybe one or two of them still post here. The rest use Facebook exclusively, and that's fine, but having someone tell me that I couldn't bump up a thread that was still relevant kind of discouraged me from using this board for a while.



Just saying...


And that being said, I'm going to continue to do as I have been doing until someone decides it's a problem. I think we have bigger things to worry about on this site like people being rude to each other on certain boards for no reason other than their own insensitivity than if someone says something they don't agree with.

facebook ruined the fun of message boards.

facebook ruined the fun of message boards.

I agree.

I get that if the thread is locked for the number of responses, then a new one must be made, but the fewer threads the better, IMO. Definitely. I would think that takes up more site storage space if a bunch of new threads need created for the same thing. Now if someone can't find something or wants to start their own thread on something, that is fine. I have tried a few times using the search feature for older threads I know exist, using the title I knew it had. But search results always come up empty.

Definitely. I would think that takes up more site storage space if a bunch of new threads need created for the same thing. Now if someone can't find something or wants to start their own thread on something, that is fine. I have tried a few times using the search feature for older threads I know exist, using the title I knew it had. But search results always come up empty.


Exactly. And if it's a show I haven't watched in a long time (ie; recently I've been posting on the Family Affair board, which I never did before), I can usually find the answer if I look hard enough. But I've had the same problem with searches in the past.

facebook ruined the fun of message boards.

Facebook is horrible isnt it??

I avoid it like crazy!!

Facebook is horrible isnt it??

I avoid it like crazy!!


I try to but I can't do it. I admit it, I'm addicted. It is nice to be connected to family and friends, though. Especially now.

I've bumped up my share of older threads too, it just made more sense to add to a thread than make a new one on the same topic.

Yes and it looks better also.. (Instead of many threads on same topic all over the site)

I've bumped up my share of older threads too, it just made more sense to add to a thread than make a new one on the same topic.

Agreed. This is my preference too.

If someone actually has some good input to add to an older discussion, I think it's ok... But what gets annoying is to see an old thread bumped with someone simply saying something like, "yeah", or "I agree"

Once, not long ago, there was a thread from like 2001 bumped with someone just saying, "I agree"

facebook ruined the fun of message boards.

Facebook for individual sitcoms, is a mess. On the Beaver fan site, there's a new post (thread) on the location of Mayfield almost daily. And if you complain about it you're instantly flamed. It gets so bad the moderators and admins have to close them almost immediately.

And if you complain about it you're instantly flamed. It gets so bad the moderators and admins have to close them almost immediately.

That is, unfortunately, a two edged sword. For a newbie coming fresh into a forum, there is a very real risk that creating a new thread on a well traveled subject might get flamed by the "we've already COVERED THAT!" crowd. Just as painfully as by the "You bumped THIS OLD THREAD?" if they went with the alternative.

I think a common element might be that some people just don't enjoy sharing the internet, they prefer to try and control it. And flaming newbies is an easy target for them.

I believe it has gotten worse with the ubiquity of smart phones. With limited screen space available, the "hard heads" don't want to be bothered to have to scroll past material that does not specifically interest them, so they invent reasons aimed at discouraging non-essential (in their opinion, of course) posting.

I noticed that some of the threads in the Games board got bumped.

I noticed that some of the threads in the Games board got bumped.

Is that not allowed? They are not that old..I just posted in a couple today.

There are so many game posts that are not addressed.

Is that not allowed? They are not that old..I just posted in a couple today.

There are so many game posts that are not addressed.

It's allowed.

Yes and there is no reason for not allowing it...

Sometimes I post to threads on Jimmys base and he deletes my reply :(


I just wanna say I search the bases FOR EXISTING THREADS and if I find an active one,I reply because it looks better than having multiple threads ON THE SAME BASE about the same thing...... No reason to remove activity from it :)

Facebook for individual sitcoms, is a mess. On the Beaver fan site, there's a new post (thread) on the location of Mayfield almost daily. And if you complain about it you're instantly flamed. It gets so bad the moderators and admins have to close them almost immediately.

That is, unfortunately, a two edged sword. For a newbie coming fresh into a forum, there is a very real risk that creating a new thread on a well traveled subject might get flamed by the "we've already COVERED THAT!" crowd. Just as painfully as by the "You bumped THIS OLD THREAD?" if they went with the alternative.

I think a common element might be that some people just don't enjoy sharing the internet, they prefer to try and control it. And flaming newbies is an easy target for them.

I believe it has gotten worse with the ubiquity of smart phones. With limited screen space available, the "hard heads" don't want to be bothered to have to scroll past material that does not specifically interest them, so they invent reasons aimed at discouraging non-essential (in their opinion, of course) posting.

Sorry, I missed this several months ago. Just want to make crystal clear I was referring to Facebook in the original post above. The admins and moderators over there made it clear that posters should use the search function before opening a new thread (as they can here.)

Now they're pretty severe over there. They just take them out if they get tired of the same debates over and over.

This discussion gets a lot of back and forth on every forum that I have even been a member on...

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https://androidforums.com/attachments/no_bumping-jpg.126411/

This discussion gets a lot of back and forth on every forum that I have even been a member on...

https://pics.me.me/thumb_bump-this-post-one-more-time-quickmeme-com-arcane-legends-brawler-49268779.png

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11114/111141557/3827492-5475490438-0b8fe.jpg

https://media1.giphy.com/media/l4Epc716je6PETKP6/giphy.gif

https://androidforums.com/attachments/no_bumping-jpg.126411/



:lol::D:wave:

My gripe with bumping is someone doing it just to keep moving their thread to the top of the pile. I've seen this done quite often in the trading post forum.

My gripe with bumping is someone doing it just to keep moving their thread to the top of the pile. I've seen this done quite often in the trading post forum.

Yeah and the post is often just "Bump." Pretty obvious.

My gripe with bumping is someone doing it just to keep moving their thread to the top of the pile. I've seen this done quite often in the trading post forum.

You mean like the threads where there is like 12 posts all by the O.P., and no one else is even responding to them, but they keep on, keepin on?

someone doing it just to keep moving their thread to the top of the pile.

I suspect there are 2 sides to that coin as well. I think that some some people might be "gang bumping" numerous threads just to move down a thread that they have some form of objection to.
As I've described it before, it almost seems like they are "tending the litter box" trying to bury topics they find exception to.

I saw that someone bumped the Favorite Alien Show thread, the Actors Who Died While on a Hit TV Show thread, and the Favorite Season thread over on the Roseanne board.

Last couple days here without the inundation of indignation have been rather pleasant.

Hmmm maybe I should scan the bases again :D