A Weird Rule That Should Be Modified

[Amiroslo]

I dont like the bump rule either!

[Detox]

I like the necro-posting rule, although it could use some modification.

My main section is FlyFF, and we never experience old threads being on the first page. Therefore, at our section the rule is fine as it is. But if it happens in other sections, that necro applies to thread on the first page, the rule should be edited.

I think changing the rule to the following would be great:

"Do not bump an existing thread 2 weeks after the previous post. Instead create a new post, and if necessary link to the old one. This rule does not apply if the thread is at the first page of the section. "

[Grenadier]

Do you really think that? Even if they are on the 1st page? -_-

It doesnt matter were it is, if its old, you leave it alone... -_-

[wackyracer]

It doesnt matter were it is, if its old, you leave it alone... -_-

but I don't wanna c:

[Vision]

The bumping rules is there for a reason, if your going bump which is going make a good contribution to the thread say like theres an error or something in the thread like coding or your going add a new update to the thread then i think that should be fine but if your just going say " Thanks Tyler " then that is spam.

Please just comprehend what Shoelace said. Unnecessary bump = delete post + warning / infraction. You'll be given exception if you contributed to the thread.

[bobsobol]

If mods are going to infract people for bumping threads then they can take the half second to close old threads by double clicking the thread icon. I did that in RF and never had any problems.

Makes more sense, don't feel bad for you getting infracted though. The time it takes to close a thread is the same amount of time it takes to check the last reply date.

Ron, you know we are advised not to close a thread which has not gone out of control, specifically because there may be reason to take exception to the "bumping" rule.

Now I don't know if these bumps would qualify for such an exception, and would personally rather see new threads which [thread=] link to the ones they are replying to, and I will Merge them and thank the poster rather than have to infract them and close an otherwise acceptable thread.

I'm more likely to give an infraction if you have repeatedly ignored the warning this site gives you when you try to reply to a thread which is too old. (I believe the cut-off is actually about 2 weeks, not 1 month, but you do get a very clear warning)

Now... having said that, I also take issue with this "general" rule in certain situations, and on sub-sections, we explicitly exclude that rule from the general one provided your contribution is a direct bug report, update or other piece of information which should generally be found within the thread and not hunted down in another which seems unrelated until you find the [thread=] link in it.

If such a reversal is not posted in a sections sub-rules, then it is safest to assume that you will at least be given a warning, and may want to PM the section moderator before bumping an old thread, rather than simply assuming that your information is so damned useful that it simply has to be right to bump.

In that order, you actions may well have been valid, and in any event, the lack of consideration is disrespectful. Not only to the staff, but also to other users. What gives you the right to disagree with the rules which make up our common decency and etiquette?

Short: In general, this rule is good. If you feel that your situation is exceptional, I advise you to take that up privately with the section supervisor. (as normal) I'm not hostile to your bumps, (didn't examine them in detail) or other reasonable bumps beyond the norm, but do not agree with the argument against the basic rule.

What qualifies as "exceptional bumping" which may be acceptable in certain sections, will vary from section to section. Therefore, if it is to be allowed in any particular section, the situations in which it is permissible must be clearly defined.

[El Jamie]

Hi wackyracer,

I understand that you may have a problem with me after this stuff, but I'm only trying to fulfil my rank as Moderator for the section. YOU must understand that I want to keep it strict so if it does ever become active again (which hopefully one day it may happen) they'll understand that I want to keep it in order. Bumping old threads does not help in any way and that's the only reason why I warned/infracted you after you had done it.

If you have a problem with me or any other moderator then it's also recommended that you contact a higher-up (preferably a super moderator, Exy or MentaL)

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused to you.