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Okay, I'm going to make this short and sweet.. In light of The Specialist situation going on and in light of all the annoying bumps that weren't him anyways, can we please limit the bump feature to either one of the two: 1. The thread starter -or- 2. Mods, Seniors, Addicts, all, etc?
Just not let everyone have the ability to bump things. This way, when that user is banned he can't bump his own threads or others. Personally, I like number one.. Anyways, thanks for your time..
It's been suggested all over the place. so i think it's time mnstrgrl gets to work :)
Yeah, I hope so.. because this is really becoming quite an annoying problem.
rather than lmmit it in such a way - why not approach it from a different angle and only allow a certain number of bumps in a given timeframe like 1 every 12hrs or something per user? maybe longer. That way it doesn;t limit what threads you can bump and I know i for one hardly ever bump so a time-limit aint going to be a prob.
Dude as far as I know this already is implmented. Besides how hard is it for him to create 12 accounts and do it again?Quote:
Originally posted here by valhallen
rather than lmmit it in such a way - why not approach it from a different angle and only allow a certain number of bumps in a given timeframe like 1 every 12hrs or something per user? maybe longer. That way it doesn;t limit what threads you can bump and I know i for one hardly ever bump so a time-limit aint going to be a prob.
alot harder than just going along and randomly bumping threads. And if this was emplemented then how was he able to bump all the other ones before?
Also if it is present how was I just able to bump 5 threads in GCC? (sorry for peps seeing these on front page had to prove a point) so errr Gore I think you're talking BS about there being a time restriction already in place.
He had multiple accounts..... And from what I think it was MsMittens... They said they have a limit, not long ago if you bumped more than a few threads it said you can't do it for a while.
Yes, it just told me you can't bump more than twice in 5 hours.
EDIT:
Weird, it just said that yet I haven't bumped anything in.... A long time.
And don't tell me I'm talking ****, didn't say "No you **** ups don't know what you're saying" I said "As far as I know".
I just bumped 5 in like prolly 2mins - not much of a limit. If there is one either the cut-off point is too high or its broke.
But the whole thing about only the thread started can bump is a joke - alot of the time on here the GOOD conversation/questions/answers starts up mid way through the thread and has very little to do with the thread starter.
My vote for :
1 bump per user in any 24hrs (perhaps by IP address?)
bumps do not appear on frontpage (configurable by each user like forum display)
bumps cost points - every bump costs 15aps (going to mean bugger all to anyone but means peps who have neg points or people with no points cant bump)
as far as i remember new users start with 10aps(!?) so by mking it 15 they can sign up as many times as they want they still have to have pos aps to bump.
My idea is the one Neg liked:
You can only bump when you get a custom title.
Why not just attach a name, a reason, and a reasonable limit (a couple a day sounds fair). If they are a ***** it will be obvious. If they have posted, they will be negged, if not, they will be banned by the mods.
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Which I guess is to say, why not get rid of bumping altogether ? A one line post to reposition a good thread is not such a problem. If there is no good reason, they will be negged.
why are you set upon taking the ability away from users - if you are going to do that why stop half way just get rid of the feature altogether!
we dont need to restrict who has access - just how they can use it.....and by saying "mine is the only idea that neg liked" does not make it any more valid than any others supplied (no offense Neg) but that is just one persons opinion.
And why are you set on not reading what I'm saying? I did NOT say it was the ONLY idea neg liked.Quote:
Originally posted here by valhallen
why are you set upon taking the ability away from users - if you are going to do that why stop half way just get rid of the feature altogether!
we dont need to restrict who has access - just how they can use it.....and by saying "mine is the only idea that neg liked" does not make it any more valid than any others supplied (no offense Neg) but that is just one persons opinion.
Oh he's so sexy because he won't bend over for anyone. OMG! He is like so Haaa'ad Kore!Quote:
Besides how hard is it for him to create 12 accounts and do it again?
I am still in favour of only allowing the original thread starter to bump a thread. I say this because they are the only ones I can see who would need to, if they had not had a reply.
If they have had a reply and it did not work, or they need more information, then they should add a post to that effect. Similarly, anyone else should add a post (I believe Hesperus made that point?) That will automatically bump the thread together with a reason.
Thinking back, the only time I have seen strange "bumping" has when people have been causing mischief, or someone appears to have hit the button out of curiosity or by mistake. I think that the original poster idea covers this?
:)
Hrmm, I like Gore's idea..
That's probably the best one I've heard. I'd either implement that, only allow thread starter to bump (because then TheSpecialist can't bump anything), or only allow Mods/Seniors/Addicts/etc) thus requiring you to be here for awhile and all that for you to bump. The system would have weeded you out by then if you were a "troll account".Quote:
You can only bump when you get a custom title.
Anyways.. I'd just like if something was done.
NAH ............
Dump the Bump :D
IF you want to bring it back into the public eye, add a post, that way we ALL see who done it :)
foxy: I don't know if you were serious, but that's not a half bad idea.. I'd second it. Although right now, I'm ready to second anything.. but yeah, good idea IMO.
Of course it was serious :confused:
It would sort out ALL the issues being discussed.
AND it HAS to be the easy option, just chop some code out ............
just don't ask ME which bit of code :D
Agreed.Quote:
It would sort out ALL the issues being discussed.
True, I'm liking it..Quote:
AND it HAS to be the easy option, just chop some code out ............
Don't worry, I don't want them asking me which bit of code either.. my luck, I'd erase the AP system.. and Negative.. :D ;)Quote:
just don't ask ME which bit of code
OK then :
after me :
Dump the BUMP
Dump the BUMP
:D
Seeing as the old bumped threads were also concerning this feature [bump thread]
I'll just add this to keep it in public view,
and ask - how long does it take before these suggestions are accepted or dumped ?
I still say that to Dump the Bump would be the quickest way to seal this particular problem, I AM aware that there are other ways to play the fool with the front page, but this one IS being used NOW.
Hi Foxy~
Whilst it is not the most elegant solution, it is certainly the simplest. In all honesty I only think I have seen the bump feature used "properly" a couple of times whilst I have been here.
As you have elegantly demonstrated with your post, you can politely bring stuff back into focus without upsetting anyone, and I doubt if I have seen the "impatient" post more than half a dozen times?
Unfortunately, it is difficult to defend a public site 24/7 against a determined assailant, but there is no point in making it easy for them?
:)
Difficult, yes.. it's even annoying. TheSpec obviously doesn't have that much time on his hand thus he is "determined".. but yeah, don't make it easy for him. There are moderators who can ban and users who can use the AP system to self-moderate.. just don't abuse it.Quote:
Unfortunately, it is difficult to defend a public site 24/7 against a determined assailant, but there is no point in making it easy for them?